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Arbroath vs Montrose

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Gayfield Park, Arbroath
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Match Events

19' Event
Loudon E.
Assist: Lyons B.
28' Event
Loudon E.
Assist: Barjonas J.
46'
Sub
Watson C. In: McKenna M.
Out: Watson C.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-2, with Montrose advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

4%
Arbroath
6%
Draws
90%
Montrose
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Montrose

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Arbroath haven't matched Montrose's recent run of results.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Montrose taking it.
  • Montrose arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Arbroath, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Arbroath Clean Sheet 16%
Montrose Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Arbroath Montrose
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 9 10
Draws 9 8
Losses 12 11
Goals Scored 1.63 1.75
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 21, 2026 League Cup
Arbroath vs Montrose
0:2
Apr 5, 2025 League One
Montrose vs Arbroath
0:1
Dec 28, 2024 League One
Arbroath vs Montrose
3:0
Nov 9, 2024 League One
Montrose vs Arbroath
1:1
Sep 7, 2024 Challenge Cup
Arbroath vs Montrose
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Arbroath Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Montrose Compare

Top Goalscorer Loudon E.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Arbroath 10 / 100
Montrose 83 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Arbroath Montrose

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick MON Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:5
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Montrose has conceded goals in 83% of their last 29 outings.

Arbroath found the back of the net in 63% of recent matches (30 games).

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

Arbroath went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Arbroath VS Montrose
1.63 Goals Scored 1.75
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Arbroath

(Home)
21 Jul
Arbroath
0 : 2
Montrose
18 Jul
Dundee Utd
3 : 0
Arbroath
14 Jul
Arbroath
1 : 2
Hearts
11 Jul
Spartans
1 : 2
Arbroath
04 Jul
Arbroath
4 : 1
Brechin
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Montrose

(Away)
21 Jul
Arbroath
0 : 2
Montrose
18 Jul
Stirling
0 : 2
Montrose
14 Jul
Montrose
1 : 0
Dundee Utd
08 Jul
Montrose
7 : 0
Inverurie Loco Works
04 Jul
Montrose
0 : 3
St Johnstone
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Aberdeen33008:29
2Queen's Park32016:36
3Kelty Hearts32014:55
4Queen of the South31025:54
5Brora Rangers40043:110
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Dundee Utd43018:19
2Montrose33005:09
3Stirling31023:43
4Arbroath31022:63
5Spartans30032:90
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1St. Mirren330012:39
2Dunfermline32019:46
3East Kilbride420213:106
4Cove Rangers31023:113
5Dumbarton30034:130
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ross County33008:38
2Dundee FC320110:37
3Clyde32016:46
4Airdrieonians31025:53
5Annan40042:160
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Partick430113:39
2Stenhousemuir33006:38
3Livingston320111:17
4Brechin30031:100
5Forfar Athletic30030:140
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Inverness33004:18
2East Fife32016:27
3St Johnstone32015:16
4Linlithgow Rose41032:73
5Morton30030:60
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ayr33006:29
2Edinburgh City42024:76
3Falkirk31026:24
4Alloa32013:54
5Stranraer30034:71
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Raith42025:28
2Kilmarnock33002:08
3Hamilton32012:25
4Peterhead31023:33
5Elgin City30032:70
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