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Match Analysis

Cove Rangers Dundee United II
Cove Rangers L D L L L W
Dundee United II L L L L L W
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Cove Rangers Dundee United II 5 - 1 October 11, 2025

Cove Rangers Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Away East Fife 2 - 0 Loss
Aug 1, 26 Home Airdrie United 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Away Dumbarton 2 - 0 Loss
Jul 21, 26 Away Dunfermline 5 - 0 Loss
Jul 18, 26 Home ST Mirren 0 - 4 Loss
Jul 14, 26 Home East Kilbride 3 - 2 Win

Dundee United II Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Nov 11, 25 Away Inverness CT 6 - 0 Loss
Oct 11, 25 Away Cove Rangers 5 - 1 Loss
Sep 23, 25 Away Spartans 1 - 0 Loss
Sep 6, 25 Away Peterhead 3 - 0 Loss
Aug 26, 25 Away Elgin City 3 - 1 Loss
Aug 12, 25 Away Stirling Albion 0 - 3 Win

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 50.37% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
Cove Rangers to win
This prediction indicates that Cove Rangers has a 50.66% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.26 %

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