Queen of South vs Inverness: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Queen of the South prepare to host Inverness C.T on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Wilkie , this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Queen of the South, currently 3rd in the standings with 39 points from 25 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 24 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Inverness C.T, sitting 1st with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Queen of the South and Inverness C.T have favored Inverness C.T, ending in a 2-2 draw. This fixture has generally favored Inverness C.T in recent years.

In their previous league match against Alloa Athletic, Queen of the South recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Stewart, Charters, Hannah, Douglas, Hewitt, Luissint, Dickenson, Smith, Lyon, Kennedy, Guthrie . A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Inverness C.T's last outing came against Hamilton, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Munro, Robertson, Savage, Devine, Macleod, Brannan, Stewart, Bavidge, Allan, Sole, Zimba. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Queen of the South are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Queen of the South and Inverness C.T 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Queen of the South's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Inverness C.T's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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