Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 July

Forfar Athletic

W L W W L

3rd place in Group E

1-1

Pen. 3-1

20/07/2024 10:00

Cove Rangers

L W W W D

4th place in Group E

Scotland League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers on 20 July 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Forfar Athletic are currently 3rd with 4 points after 4 matches.
Cove Rangers sit 4th with 4 points from 4 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cove Rangers to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Cove Rangers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Forfar Athletic have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

10:00

2024-07-20

Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Forfar Athletic

Cove Rangers

2024-07-20 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/07/2024

Group E	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Spartans	9	4	3	0	1	7	3	4
02 Livingston	9	4	3	0	1	5	1	4
03 Forfar Athletic	4	4	1	1	2	3	4	-1
04 Cove Rangers	4	4	1	1	2	3	9	-6
05 Dunfermline Athletic	3	4	1	0	3	4	5	-1

Head To Head

26/12/2020 11:00

Forfar Athletic

0 - 1

Cove Rangers

SCO L1

14/11/2020 11:00

Cove Rangers

1 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO LC

07/11/2020 11:00

Cove Rangers

3 - 0

Forfar Athletic

SCO L1

09/07/2019 14:45

Forfar Athletic

2 - 1

Cove Rangers

INT CF

04/07/2017 14:45

Forfar Athletic

4 - 2

Cove Rangers

INT CF

12/07/2016 14:45

Forfar Athletic

3 - 3

Cove Rangers

INT CF

Forfar Athletic

33%

Draw

17%

Cove Rangers

50%

Forfar Athletic Last 6 matches

16/07/2024 14:45

Dunfermline Athletic 0 - 2 Forfar Athletic SCO LC

13/07/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic 0 - 2 Livingston SCO LC

06/07/2024 09:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 1 Formartine United INT CF

29/06/2024 09:00

Brechin City 0 - 3 Forfar Athletic INT CF

04/05/2024 10:00

Bonnyrigg Rose 4 - 0 Forfar Athletic SCO L2

27/04/2024 10:00

Forfar Athletic 2 - 0 Stranraer SCO L2

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cove Rangers

16/07/2024 14:45

Cove Rangers 0 - 5 Spartans SCO LC

09/07/2024 14:30

Cove Rangers 2 - 0 Formartine United INT CF

06/07/2024 08:00

Cove Rangers 1 - 0 Inverurie Loco Works INT CF

04/07/2024 14:30

Cove Rangers 3 - 0 Banks o Dee INT CF

02/07/2024 14:30

Cove Rangers 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic INT CF

04/05/2024 10:00

Cove Rangers 3 - 1 Edinburgh City SCO L1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scotland League Cup

Played games

Goals

Scored

309

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

377

Avg. per game

1.37

Scored

433

Avg. per game

1.51

Conceded

401

Avg. per game

1.40

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

184 (67%)91 (33%)

In last 275 matches

NoYes

213 (74%)73 (26%)

Forfar Athletic

Recent matches

Cove Rangers

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Forfar Athletic

Cove Rangers

Shots

Forfar Athletic

Total shots

9.24 avg / game

Blocked

29 total

Avg. 1.38

Cove Rangers

Total shots

10.81 avg / game

Blocked

28 total

Avg. 1.65

Forfar Athletic Pass Cove Rangers

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Forfar Athletic

275

Played games

Cove Rangers

286

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.28

4.54

1248

Corners

1387

4.85

0.00

Throw-ins

0.10

Offsides

0.14

0.77

212

GK saves

375

1.31

Forfar Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Cove Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

507

449

1.57

0.06

0.06

3.92

1079

Fouls

1340

4.69

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers on 20 July 2024 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 Scotland League Cup 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.

Forfar Athletic vs Cove Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Forfar Athletic's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cove Rangers'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.

Scotland League Cup 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 Scotland League Cup standings and the Scotland League Cup form table to understand exactly where Forfar Athletic and Cove Rangers 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 Scotland League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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