Statistical Preview: Ross County vs Raith Rovers
Ross County come into this weekend’s match as one of three Championship teams that are yet to register a league win this season. They sit 9th in the table, 10 points behind Raith Rovers in 3rd.
Ross County’s Form Guide
Using the Ross County vs Raith Rovers’ Match Centre on Andy’s Bet Club, we can see that in the league this season, Ross County have drawn all their away matches, and have lost every home match.
● 1–1 Draw vs Greenock Morton (A) – Championship
● 1–2 Loss vs Queen’s Park (H) – Championship
● 1–1 Draw vs Ayr United (A) – Championship
● 1–2 Loss vs Arbroath (H) – Championship
● 2–2 Draw vs Dunfermline Athletic (A) – Championship
Ross County’s Recent League Matches:
Greenock Morton vs Ross County
Against Greenock Morton, Ross County struggled to create chances, managing only half the number of shots Morton attempted and just one shot on target, which was a penalty that brought their only goal of the game. In contrast, Morton produced seven non-penalty shots on target, showing a clear attacking advantage.
Almost all of Ross County’s nine shots came from set pieces, with seven of them created this way. This was likely due to their strength in the air, as they won 58% of aerial duels, compared to Morton’s 31%.
Their passing told a different story. Ross County had only 73% pass accuracy compared to Morton’s 78%, and they were particularly weak with forward passes, completing only 58% against Morton’s 69%. This lack of precision was a key reason for their struggles to create meaningful chances.
Ross County vs Queen’s Park
The result of this match went against the xG, with Ross County creating 2.1 compared to Queen’s Park’s 0.7. This shows that despite losing, Ross County generated several chances where they had a high likelihood of scoring, but failed to convert, with their only goal again coming from the penalty spot, as it had against Morton.
The xG also highlights how efficient Queen’s Park were in front of goal. Their shot accuracy was 43%, compared to just 13% for Ross County, underlining the difference in finishing quality between the sides.
One reason Ross County were able to create so many chances was their crossing, delivering 31 with a 45% success rate, while Queen’s Park managed only eight at 13%.
Ross County were also strong in possession, recording an overall passing accuracy of 85%. Crucially, when it came to moving the ball into dangerous areas, they completed 71% of their passes into the final third, in sharp contrast to Queen’s Park’s 45%.
Ross County’s One to Watch:
Ronan Hale: Ross County’s striker has scored four goals in his last four matches, accounting for all but one of the team’s goals in that period, though two of them came from the penalty spot.
He has been the focal point of their attack, averaging 3.7 shots per match, and also has the ability to create chances for himself, completing 76% of his three dribbles per game.
Final Thoughts:
In this matchup, Raith Rovers can likely expect to face more shots than they have been used to facing so far this season, with Ross County taking an average of 12.4 shots, compared to the eight which Raith have faced per game.
These shots are also likely to come from positions closer to the goal, with an average shooting distance of 16.9 metres for Ross County, compared to 18.9 metres for Raith’s opponents.
Much of this threat comes from set pieces and crosses. Ross County have averaged 4.9 shots per match from dead-ball situations and put in 18 crosses per game, well above the 12 Raith’s opponents usually attempt.
Defensively, Ross County tend to rely on interceptions, making 49 per game, although they are weaker in the air, with a 44% aerial win rate compared to the 49% Raith’s opponents average. They also give away slightly more fouls (12.1 vs 10.7) and pick up more yellow cards (2.1 vs 1.9).
One further danger for Raith is penalties, with Ross County having won and converted one in each of their last two games.You can find more high-quality football statistical previews, football betting tips, and the best Free Bet offers over at Andy’s Bet Club. 18+, Please Gamble Responsibly.
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