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Tuesday, 21 July 2026Last updated 10:01
Ross County

Ross County

Home
D
11
Full time
Dundee

Dundee

Away
W
Global Energy Stadium
GoalVio prediction
Too close to call
No clear favourite

The model sees this as an open match — all three outcomes are within a tight range.

Ross County38%
Dundee37%
Draw24%
Most likely exact score1-0
Win probability
Ross County
38%
Draw
24%
Dundee
37%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Ross County
73
Dundee
100
Defence
Ross County
27
Dundee
91
Momentum
Ross County
33
Dundee
100
Danger (xG)
Ross County
1.80
Dundee
4.50
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 2.78 xG for Ross County and 1.22 xG for Dundee — strong and meaningful attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 2-1 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. Even with Ross County holding the stronger xG profile, the opposition's meaningful attacking output is sufficient to keep BTTS in play.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 4.00 — high attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 2-1 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. With both sides generating high xG, multiple scoreline combinations in the probability grid exceed 2.5 goals.The attack-versus-defence matchups across both ends of the pitch favour the attackers. Ross County's Attack Score (73) vs Dundee's Defensive Stability (91) and Dundee's attack (100) vs Ross County's defence (27) both point to a goal-friendly environment — neither defence is strong enough to suppress the other side's attacking output.

xG for (Ross County)
1.80
avg per match
xG for (Dundee)
4.50
avg per match
xG against (Ross County)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Dundee)
0.00
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
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Probability breakdown

38% confidence
Ross County38%
Draw24%
Dundee37%

Ross County leads with 38% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Ross County Backed to Win — Model Projects 1-0

Ross County host Dundee in League Cup. Ross County have recorded WWWDWW in recent matches while Dundee arrive with a run of LDWWLW.

Key factors

: 🎯 xG Advantage The Goalvio xG model projects 2.78 expected goals for Ross County against 1.22 for Dundee — a significant advantage that translates into a higher win probability. xG is the model's most reliable predictor of match outcomes.
: 🔒 Defensive Stability Ross County have kept 4 clean sheet(s) in 10 recent matches — a defensive record that gives them a meaningful edge in this fixture. Defensive solidity is one of the strongest predictors of match outcomes at this level.
: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Ross County's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 53% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.

Why GoalVio backs this

Ross County are generating a dominant xG advantage — 2.78 projected against 1.22 for Dundee. xG measures the quality of chances created, not just shots. A gap of 1.56 is the clearest signal in the model that Ross County are the materially more dangerous side in this fixture.

Biggest risk: Dundee have won 3 of their last 10 matches — a run of form the model acknowledges but cannot fully override. If Dundee carry that momentum into this fixture and score first, the upset probability rises significantly above what the headline verdict suggests.

Risk factors

  • Dundee are in decent form with 3 wins from their last 10 matches — an upset cannot be ruled out.
  • With both teams expected to score, the game could remain open until the final whistle — late goals are a real possibility.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.

Recent form

Ross County

Ross County

D
@ Nairn County
14 Jul 2026
22
Dundee

Dundee

W
@ Annan Athletic
14 Jul 2026
50
L
@ Kilmarnock
12 May 2026
13

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Ross County vs Dundee?

GoalVio's model predicts Ross County to win with 38% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Ross County vs Dundee?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-0.

Will both teams score in Ross County vs Dundee?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Ross County vs Dundee?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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