- Montrose are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions (Won 3, Drew 2).
- Queen of the South have won one of their three away matches in League One this season, drawing one and losing one.
- Queens have won the last three head-to-head meetings between these two sides.
Montrose have momentum but Queens are a tough opponent
Montrose are enjoying two consecutive wins in front of their own fans this Saturday as they seek to take advantage of home advantage, and our Montrose vs Queen of the South prediction suggests this could be a tightly contested battle against a team they have had mixed recent results against in recent years.
Stewart Petrie has had plenty of time to leave his own mark on the Gable Endies since taking over in December 2016 and has done so by instilling a pragmatic, possession-based approach that values structure and solidity over panache.
Montrose will aim to control the pace and tempo in Saturday’s contest by trying to keep the game narrow and their possession dominant with selective but intense pressing. Aidan Quinn, with two goals in six League One appearances, will be their main outlet.
The Doonhamers sit sixth in the 2025-2026 League One standings with ten points from seven games, while Montrose are one place and two points behind in seventh.
Doonhamers can be deadly on the counter
Peter Murphy has already stamped his mark on Queen of the South since arriving at the club in May 2024 and his teams have a reputation for work rate and tactical flexibility.
They will look to play at a higher tempo than Montrose and use the width of the pitch to their advantage, using quick transitions and looking to win second balls. This Montrose vs Queen of the South prediction suggests that both teams will rely heavily on their respective tactical strengths.
The South of Scotland side have had a mixed bag of results over the past few weeks, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five, but all three of their away games in League One have been relatively successful, averaging 1.00 goal per away fixture.
Head-to-head trends and recent form suggest a close game
Kurtis Guthrie is the main goal threat for the visitors, having scored three times in seven appearances in the league this term, while Liam Smith adds creativity from the flanks and has recorded three assists in seven league games.
Queen of the South are slightly favored at 2.45, with Montrose not far behind.
However, the away side has the momentum and have won the last three meetings between the sides.
Montrose’s recent results
Queen of the South’s recent results
Montrose are coming into the match after back-to-back draws, a 1-1 result at East Fife followed by a 0-0 away draw at Stirling Albion in the Challenge Cup, whereas the South of Scotland club are winless in three after a 2-1 defeat at East Fife and a 2-0 loss at Inverness Caledonian Thistle were followed by a 0-0 draw against Hearts II.
With all the factors considered, the recent head-to-head results and form of both clubs suggest this will be a very close contest with little to separate the sides in the end. However, Montrose have a decent record against Queen of the South, having won two of their last three home matches against Queen of the South, and their momentum could be enough to gain the upper hand in this clash, as highlighted by the Montrose vs Queen of the South prediction.
Our pick in the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.82 reflects our view that this will be a cagey game with neither team giving much away and neither capable of running away with the victory. For those seeking further insight, our Montrose vs Queen of the South preview provides a comprehensive look at the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and our Montrose vs Queen of the South betting tips recommend caution in the goal markets for this encounter.
