ROSS COUNTY VS RAITH ROVERS - SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DETAILS: ROSS COUNTY VS RAITH ROVERS
As Ross County prepare to host Raith Rovers on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ROSS COUNTY PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Ross County, currently 10th in the standings with 23 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 11 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
RAITH ROVERS PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Raith Rovers, sitting 5th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ROSS COUNTY VS RAITH ROVERS
Recent meetings between Ross County and Raith Rovers have favored Ross County, with Raith Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-6).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Ayr United, Ross County recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Carson, Pitan, Gallagher, Wright , Mackie, Lindsay, Docherty, Randall, Henderson, White, Ikpeazu. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Raith Rovers's last outing came against St. Johnstone, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Rae, Stevenson, O'Connor, Hanlon, Doherty, Brown, Matthews, Easton, Cameron, Vaughan, Hamilton. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Ross County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ross County and Raith Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ROSS COUNTY VS RAITH ROVERS
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Ross County's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Raith Rovers's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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