Match

Montrose vs Clyde: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on August 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Links Park, Montrose

MontroseClyde

The Footlab model makes Montrose the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Clyde. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Montrose vs Clyde?

A very open match: only 18 Elo points separate Montrose (1,611) and Clyde (1,592).

Montrose win54 %
Draw21 %
Clyde win25 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Montrose have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Clyde have 5, 2 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Montrose
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026East Kilbride(home)3-0League One
Aug 15, 2026Alloa Athletic(away)0-3League One
Aug 11, 2026Fraserburgh(home)2-0Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Ross County(away)1-2League One
Aug 1, 2026Hamilton Academical(home)0-5League One
Clyde
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Forfar Athletic(home)3-0League Two
Aug 15, 2026Annan Athletic(away)2-1League Two
Aug 11, 2026St. Mirren U21(home)1-4Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026Dumbarton(away)0-1League Two
Aug 1, 2026Stranraer(home)3-1League Two

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Montrose win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Clyde win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 27, 2024Clyde 0-1 MontroseLeague Cup
May 6, 2023Clyde 2-1 MontroseLeague One
Mar 4, 2023Montrose 2-0 ClydeLeague One
Oct 8, 2022Clyde 1-3 MontroseLeague One
Aug 20, 2022Montrose 2-1 ClydeLeague One
Apr 16, 2022Clyde 2-1 MontroseLeague One

Last archived meeting: Clyde vs Montrose on Jul 27, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Montrose score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Clyde score 1.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Montrose1.51.464/157/15
Clyde1.51.9211/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Montrose vs Clyde?
The Footlab model makes Montrose the favourite at 54%, against 21% for a draw and 25% for Clyde.
Where and when is Montrose vs Clyde played?
Montrose vs Clyde is played on August 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Links Park, in the Challenge Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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