- Ross County averages 1.08 goals per game at home, scoring only 14 times in 13 league fixtures this term.
- Raith Rovers average 0.46 goals scored and 0.85 goals conceded away from home this season.
- There has been no draw in the last three head-to-head meetings between the clubs.
A cagey clash could be on the cards at Dingwall
Stuart Kettlewell returned to the Ross County dugout on 29th December 2025, and has brought his pragmatic, structure-first approach to the club. County have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five games, with a cagey and compact style ensuring they are no longer conceding goals at an alarming rate.
Kettlewell’s first objective will be to get Ross County, who are currently 10th in the Championship 2025/2026 with 23 points from 25 matches, over the line this season in order to guarantee they will play Championship football in 2026/27. A run of three wins, two draws, and eight defeats in their 13 home league matches this term suggests that County are still in trouble in the bottom half of the table, as our Ross County vs Raith Rovers prediction highlights.
The last game at Victoria Park saw County defeated 0-1 by Queen’s Park; they have no wins in their last home outing. County have the solid Ronan Hale up front to spearhead their attack - he has seven goals in 19 Championship appearances this campaign.
Raith Rovers have been pressing teams since Imrie’s appointment
Dougie Imrie took over at Raith Rovers on 25th November 2025, and has quickly got the club pressing teams and playing with much more attacking intent. Rovers are 5th in the Championship 2025/2026 table after taking 30 points from their opening 26 matches, and are still in a strong position to make the playoffs after a run of two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five. This Ross County vs Raith Rovers preview shows that both teams will be eager to secure key points at this stage of the campaign.
Imrie’s pressing style of play has seen Rovers score more goals and push up the table since his appointment, and they arrive in Dingwall having drawn back-to-back games 0-0, the most recent being away at Greenock Morton. Rovers have struggled to take all three points on the road this campaign, winning just two of their 13 away matches, but with six draws and five defeats, they’re not an easy team to get the better of.
Dylan Easton leads the line for Rovers, but with just eight goals in 26 league games this year, he’s not exactly prolific. Jack Hamilton has three goals in Rovers’ last five, which is a much more timely boost for the Rovers.
An away goal may be enough to settle it
The bookies have County at 2.52 and Rovers at 2.76 to win this fixture, but we’re staying away from the moneyline bets as both sides have been struggling for goals. The Ross County vs Raith Rovers prediction takes into account the added spice of the reverse fixture result, which was a 6-0 home win for Rovers two months ago in the Championship 2025/2026, and the fact that County are battling for survival while Rovers are chasing the playoffs, so we think a draw may be the most likely result.
Ross County are a compact, defensively-disciplined unit under Kettlewell, who will look to stifle the life out of Raith’s attacking rhythm by pressing selectively and sitting in a solid block. Rovers press high and attack with width, using quick transitions and vertical passing to create chances, a stark contrast to County’s style.
The Ross County vs Raith Rovers betting tips also note that County’s average of 1.08 goals per home game, combined with Rovers’ away average of 0.46 scored and 0.85 conceded, makes the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.65 a solid wager.
