Football Result
Fraser Fyvie 34'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Cove Rangers secured a 3-1 victory over Dumbarton in their Scottish League One clash at the Marbill Coaches Stadium. Dylan Lobban's brace (28', 81') and a goal from Fraser Fyvie (34') sealed the win for the away side, while Kristian Webster (49') scored Dumbarton's lone goal. Dumbarton, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation, had more possession (53%) but Cove Rangers, in a 4-4-2, were more clinical, converting 5 of their 6 shots on target compared to Dumbarton's 3 from 5. The AI correctly predicted a Cove Rangers win before the game.
Dumbarton, despite this defeat, had shown good form recently with two high-scoring wins before this match (6-0 against Kelty Hearts and 3-2 against Alloa Athletic), suggesting their attacking prowess. However, their next game is away to Montrose, a team that Dumbarton has struggled against historically, based on recent head-to-head results. Montrose have been inconsistent, with recent wins against Stenhousemuir and Annan Athletic, but also a loss to Arbroath and a draw against Cove Rangers. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, broke a losing streak with this win after losses to Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Arbroath. Cove Rangers' next match is at home against Alloa Athletic, a team against whom they have a mixed record. Alloa Athletic are in decent form, having won against Stenhousemuir and lost to Dumbarton recently, promising a competitive encounter.
Looking at the previous games between Cove Rangers and Dumbarton, Cove Rangers have had the upper hand, winning their most recent encounter earlier this year and often securing victories. This recent form and head-to-head history likely played a part in the AI's pre-match prediction. Dumbarton needs to improve their defensive stability, while Cove Rangers must maintain their attacking efficiency if they want to get good results in the next matches.
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Dumbarton
Draws
Cove Rangers