East Fife vs Montrose: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

East Fife

D L W L D

9th place in Scottish Division One

2-3

31/01/2026 11:00

Montrose

W L L L D

7th place in Scottish Division One

Scottish Division One

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for East Fife vs Montrose on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full East Fife vs Montrose preview before placing your bet.

East Fife will face Montrose in Scottish Division One on January 31, 2026 at 11:00.
East Fife are currently 9th with 36 points after 36 matches.
Montrose sit 7th with 42 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.04.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-01-31

East Fife vs Montrose - Prediction & Odds

East Fife

Montrose

2026-01-31 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Inverness	74	36	21	11	4	60	24	36
02 Stenhousemuir	67	36	18	13	5	50	27	23
03 Hamilton Academical	55	36	16	7	13	54	42	12
04 Queen of South	54	36	14	12	10	58	47	11
05 Alloa Athletic	53	36	15	8	13	50	38	12
06 Peterhead	43	36	12	7	17	48	64	-16
07 Montrose	42	36	11	9	16	48	67	-19
08 Cove Rangers	38	36	9	11	16	41	44	-3
09 East Fife	36	36	9	9	18	34	61	-27
10 Kelty Hearts	29	36	6	11	19	33	62	-29

Head To Head

22/11/2025 11:00

Montrose

2 - 1

East Fife

SCO L1

20/09/2025 10:00

East Fife

1 - 1

Montrose

SCO L1

05/03/2022 11:00

Montrose

0 - 0

East Fife

SCO L1

02/01/2022 11:00

East Fife

0 - 2

Montrose

SCO L1

23/10/2021 10:00

Montrose

4 - 1

East Fife

SCO L1

21/08/2021 10:00

East Fife

0 - 2

Montrose

SCO L1

Montrose

33%

Draw

33%

East Fife

33%

East Fife Last 6 matches

20/01/2026 15:45

East Fife 0 - 2 Inverness

SCO L1

13/01/2026 15:45

Arbroath 3 - 0 East Fife

SCO BC

10/01/2026 11:00

Stenhousemuir 5 - 0 East Fife

SCO L1

27/12/2025 11:00

East Fife 0 - 1 Kelty Hearts

SCO L1

20/12/2025 11:00

East Fife 0 - 1 Peterhead

SCO L1

16/12/2025 15:45

Elgin City 2 - 3 East Fife

SCO BC

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Montrose

20/01/2026 15:45

Alloa Athletic 4 - 1 Montrose

SCO L1

17/01/2026 11:00

Partick Thistle 3 - 1 Montrose

SCOFAC

06/01/2026 15:45

Airdrie United 3 - 1 Montrose

SCO BC

27/12/2025 11:00

Montrose 2 - 1 Inverness

SCO L1

22/12/2025 15:45

Montrose 2 - 1 Spartans

SCO BC

20/12/2025 11:00

Queen of South 1 - 0 Montrose

SCO L1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Division One

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

East Fife

Montrose

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

17 (47%)19 (53%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (53%)17 (47%)

East Fife

Recent matches

Montrose

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)32 4(11%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(53%)19 17(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)23 13(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

East Fife

Montrose

Shots

East Fife

Total shots

9.33 avg / game

Blocked

42 total

Avg. 2.63

Montrose

Total shots

9.56 avg / game

Blocked

27 total

Avg. 1.93

East Fife Pass Montrose

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

East Fife

Played games

Montrose

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.11

4.50

162

Corners

151

4.19

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.03

2.36

GK saves

2.72

East Fife

DISCIPLINARY

Montrose

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

2.00

0.08

0.06

11.78

424

Fouls

424

11.78

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the East Fife vs Montrose Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for East Fife vs Montrose on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Division One fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

East Fife vs Montrose Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess East Fife's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Montrose's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Division One Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Division One standings and the Scottish Division One form table to understand exactly where East Fife and Montrose sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Division One predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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