Airdrieonians vs Cove Rangers Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Airdrieonians vs Cove Rangers Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Saturday’s action sees a clash in the Scottish Championship Qualification final between Airdrieonians and Cove Rangers.

Airdrieonians have struggled this season, sitting in 9th place in the Scottish Championship, and now have to fight for their survival. On the other hand, Cove Rangers have been impressive, finishing 2nd in the Scottish League One and earning their spot in the Championship Qualification final.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Airdrieonians have won their last three matches

• Airdrieonians have scored seven goals in their last five matches

• Cove Rangers have nine goals in their last five matches

• Cove Rangers are unbeaten in their last two away meetings with Airdrieonians

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

The hosts, Airdrieonians, have had a difficult season, but in recent weeks, when competing in the Championship Qualification play-offs, the Scottish side have thrived. Airdrieonians have convincingly won their last three matches, scoring five goals and conceding just two.

Their opponents, Cove Rangers, came into the clash as the team on form, and the team playing with house money as they looked to secure a spot in the tier above by taking the place of Airdrieonians. However, the last time out was a tough loss to the Championship side, Cove Rangers, losing 2-1, and having plenty to change in this second meeting.

Ben Wilson will be one to watch in this fixture, the Northern Irishman having scored nine goals and assisted three in 32 Scottish Championship appearances this season. The 23-year-old comes into the fixture on strong form, having scored once and assisted twice in his last three games.

Airdrieonians Preview

Airdrieonians Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Melrose, MacDonald, Bannon, Graham, Strapp, McGrattan, McMaster, Frizzell, Wilson, Mochrie, McStravick.

At the back, goalkeeper Cade Melrose looks to get his third clean sheet of the season, while in attack, Ricco Diack will look to add to his goal tally, the striker having scored three goals in the league this season.

Cove Rangers Preview

Cove Rangers Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Suman, Doyle, Gillingham, Darge, Harrington, Lobban, Marshall, Yule, Fyvie, Glass, Megginson.

Cove Rangers will look towards their midfield duo for creativity, Declan Glass having recorded three goals and five assists, and Findlay Marshall also recording eight goals and four assists this season.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in different tiers of Scottish football, meetings between Airdrieonians and Cove Rangers have been at a minimum. But within their 10 meetings, Cove Rangers and draws have been the most likely outcome, with four games resulting in each, compared to two wins for Airdrieonians.

Recent Meetings:

• 25th September 2021 – Cove Rangers 1-0 Airdrieonians

• 20th November 2021 - Airdrieonians 0-2 Cove Rangers

• 5th February 2022 – Cove Rangers 1-1 Airdrieonians

• 26th March 2022 - Airdrieonians 1-1 Cove Rangers

• 14th May 2025 – Cove Rangers 1-2 Airdrieonians

Betting Tip For Airdrieonians vs Cove Rangers

Airdrieonians will come in has the favourites and have the upper hand after winning in the previous leg, but Cove Rangers have it all to play for. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Airdrieonians to win. Odds of 3/5 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £16.00.

Prediction

Airdrieonians 1-0 Cove Rangers