Raith Rovers have performed better than Montrose so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
This pitch has grass, which is not Montrose's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Montrose have performed like this: Played 26 matches resulting in 11 wins, 7 draws and 8 defeats with the goal stats 39-32 (scored/conceded).
Raith Rovers form and stats
Raith Rovers, who have the most scored goals (39) in League One, have performed here at Stark's Park this season with 6 wins from 10 League One matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 1.
The fans are hoping that Raith Rovers will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-3 away loss in the Scottish Cup game against Livingston. A 1-1 draw away in the League One before that, with Forfar Athletic the opponent.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Raith Rovers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found seven games) they have won 4 times, drawn 2 and lost 1.
Raith Rovers can score goals in their home matches. After 10 league matches they have found the net 21 times. Raith Rovers are not conceding a lot of goals here at Stark's Park in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 9 from 10 matches.
Montrose form and stats
As the visiting team in League One matches, Montrose have produced an overall stat of 5-2-3 so far. Momentum is building for Montrose in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
The supporters enjoyed Montrose's previous game versus East Fife (placed 4th), a League One 1-0 win played at home. Before that one, a nice away victory 3-2 at Forfar Athletic.
We have checked recent matches where Montrose have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those eight games were W4-D1-L3.
Montrose have scored 14 goals on their travels this season, from 10 away games in the league. 12 goals have been conceded by Montrose in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Montrose - Raith Rovers 0-1. As for the last seven games between these two teams, there's 4 Raith Rovers victories, 2 draws and 1 Montrose win. 4 of these games ended with three goals or more, 3 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Gullan 9 goals |   G. Webster 7 goals |  B. Lyons 6 goals |
Raith Rovers missing players
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| Raith Rovers | Montrose | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 39 | 21 | 1 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 32 |
| 26 | 9 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 12 | 26 |
| 95% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 90% | 95% |
| 76% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 75% |
| 52% | 60% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 60% |
| 38% | 40% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 30% | 35% |
| 19% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 10% | 15% |
| 57% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 40% | 45% |
| 33% | 40% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 35% |
| 14% | 20% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 30% | 25% |
| 5.3 | 6.6 | 8 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| 4.3 | 3.8 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| 2 | 1.5 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 233 | 122 | 24 | Total Shots | T S | 17 | 85 | 199 |
| 81 | 41 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 35 | 75 |
| 48% | 51% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 40% | 43% |
- Raith Rovers has the most points (21) at home
- Raith Rovers has the most scored goals (39)
- Raith Rovers has the most scored goals in the second half (23)
- Raith Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Raith Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Raith Rovers have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Raith Rovers | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 39 |
| 2 | Falkirk | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 38 |
| 3 | Airdrieonians | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 37 |
| 4 | East Fife | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 33 |
| 5 | Montrose | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 32 |
| 6 | Dumbarton | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 21 | -7 | 28 |
| 7 | Clyde | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -8 | 22 |
| 8 | Peterhead | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 22 | -8 | 22 |
| 9 | Forfar Athletic | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -12 | 19 |
| 10 | Stranraer | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 28 | -23 | 12 |