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Dumbarton vs Cove Rangers: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Dumbarton DumbartonvsCove Rangers Cove Rangers
Our predictionCove Rangers to win
Model score: Medium · 44/100
Score hint: 0-1

The model puts Cove Rangers at 46%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: medium.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · DumbartonDraw2 · Cove Rangers
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.62+12.8%
1X2Cove Rangers2.03+1.1%
1X2Dumbarton2.88-0.3%
1X2Draw3.85-0.8%
BTTSYes1.42-12.8%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

DumbartonLLLLL
Cove RangersLLWLL
Team strength rating
Dumbarton
29
Cove Rangers
52

Most likely scorelines

1-112.5%
0-110.7%
1-28.8%
1-08.8%
0-27.6%
0-07.6%

Expected goals

1.17Dumbarton
xG
1.42Cove Rangers
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score52%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Dumbarton Cove Rangers

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Cove Rangers win2.03Fair (+1.1%)
Double chanceCove Rangers or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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1912941
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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Dumbarton at 31%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Cove Rangers at 46%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.

The market leans toward Cove Rangers. Dumbarton is priced at 2.88. The draw is priced at 3.85. Cove Rangers is priced at 2.03.

Cove Rangers have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.

Dumbarton have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. Cove Rangers have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 52% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Dumbarton or Cove Rangers?

Our model rates Cove Rangers as the most likely outcome at 46% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Dumbarton vs Cove Rangers?

A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 0 Dumbarton wins, 2 draws, 4 Cove Rangers wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

3.823.312.792.271.76
Home 2.88 Draw 3.85 Away 2.03

Match statistics

Player of the matchWhiteCove Rangers7.7

Dumbarton

Starting XI
  • 1Rice
  • 3Omar Al.
  • 4Webster
  • 8Todd J.
  • 9Lang
  • 10Craig
  • 11Sowa
  • 15McIntosh Le.
  • 21Honeyman
  • 24Doyle Mi.
  • 34Robson T.

Cove Rangers

Starting XI
  • 2Bisland
  • 5Souter
  • 6Parker
  • 7Harrington
  • 8Francis-Burrell
  • 9Oladipo
  • 11McAllister
  • 12Maguire C.
  • 16Teasdale
  • 21Demus
  • 26White7.7

League table

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2Queen's Park32106:36
3Kelty Hearts32104:55
4Queen of the South31205:54
5Brora Rangers40403:110
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