Date: 14 May 2025 | Kick-off: Italy 21:10 CEST • Germany 21:10 CEST • France 21:10 CEST • Spain 21:10 CEST • UK 20:10 BST
The final round of Scottish League One football sees Cove Rangers hosting Airdrieonians in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. With both clubs eyeing key positions in the table, the stakes are high at The Balmoral Stadium this Wednesday evening.
After a season of ups and downs, Cove Rangers have shown glimpses of attacking flair, averaging 1.72 goals per game while conceding 1.22. Airdrieonians, keen to climb the standings, arrive in solid form themselves and will be looking to spoil the home party under the floodlights.
How are both teams coming into this?
Cove Rangers have enjoyed a mixed run of late, unbeaten in 4 of their last 6 but with just 2 wins in that period. Their away record has been notably stronger (PPG 1.67) than at home (PPG 1.50), and they often score early, leading first in 64% of their matches.
Airdrieonians have been consistent at home and tend to start fast, taking the lead in over 60% of home fixtures. Their defence has improved recently, keeping clean sheets in 3 of the last 5 outings, and they will fancy their chances of skimming points off a somewhat vulnerable Cove backline.
Our forecast
Given Cove Rangers’ tendency to both score and concede frequently—61% of their matches exceed 2.5 goals—we expect an open game. Both teams have strong attacking records and occasional defensive lapses, so goals at both ends look likely.
While the hosts have the edge in recent head-to-head meetings, Airdrieonians’ resilience on the road suggests they will not be pushovers. Our tip is a High-scoring draw or a narrow home win, with the match likely to see at least three goals.
