Montrose
- Montrose have won four of their last five matches, currently on a 4 game winning streak.
- Montrose have won 2 and lost 1 of 3 home games in League One 2026/2027, conceding 6.
- Recent form sees Montrose come into this match following a 3-0 cup win over Clyde FC, a 2-1 league win at Queen of the South and a 3-0 away win at Peterhead.
Cove Rangers
- Cove Rangers have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last 5 matches.
- Cove are 8th with 5 points after 6 matches.
- Cove's recent results include a 2-0 cup win over Dundee Utd II, a 1-0 league loss at Hamilton and a 1-1 league draw with Alloa Athletic.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head also leans Cove Rangers' way, with the visitors having won each of the last 3 meetings, but Montrose haven't beaten them at home in their last 3, so the hoodoo is real.
Montrose
Montrose have been playing some of their best soccer in years with Gary Oliver in scintillating form, having scored 4 of their 11 goals in the last 5 matches, making him a real focal point for the team.
Cove Rangers
Cove, in contrast, have lacked a reliable finisher in League One 2026-2027, with Afonso Lindo leading the way with 1 goal in 3 games, although Jordan White has chipped in with 2 in the Toonsers' last 5, accounting for a 3rd of their 6 total goals in that run.
Betting Insights
- The odds reflect the form of the two teams fairly well, with Montrose favorites at 1.91, ahead of Cove Rangers at 3.46 and the draw at 3.48.
- Both teams to score looks a live bet at 1.62, while over 2.5 goals is also a decent option at 1.72.
Prediction
- The two approaches should contrast nicely here, with Montrose likely to keep things tight and nick the win if they can get the early momentum, with their pace on the counter-attack likely to punish Cove Rangers' shaky away record.
- Our main selection in this match-up will be Montrose to nick it.