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League Cup · Scotland · ZLX Stadium

Hamilton Academical

LDWWD
5–0
FT

Elgin City

LLLWW

Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City prediction & analysis

61%
Footrivo pick

Under 3.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.70 · Lost ✗

5/10Rating
1.70Odds
GG

Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 54% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultHamilton Academical to win ✓74% · @1.15
Double chanceHamilton Academical or draw ✓90% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.08

Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City preview and prediction

The match

The League Cup sees Hamilton Academical take on Elgin City on Saturday 25 July, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at ZLX Stadium.

Form guide

Hamilton Academical's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to Kilmarnock 0–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.

Elgin City's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Kilmarnock 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.2 for Hamilton Academical and 0.6 for Elgin City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 60%, both teams to score at 54%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 61% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.63, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hamilton Academical 2–0 Elgin City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Hamilton Academical74%fair 1.35 · @1.15
Draw16%fair 6.08 · @5.80
Elgin City10%fair 10.28 · @15.00
2.85Expected goals
2.21Hamilton Academical xG
0.64Elgin City xG
54%Both score
60%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%

From our goals model: Hamilton Academical 2.2 – 0.6 Elgin City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultHamilton Academical to win ✓74%1.351.15
Double chanceHamilton Academical or draw ✓90%1.111.01
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗54%1.842.00 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78%1.29–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓60%1.671.42
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗61%1.631.70
Half-time resultHamilton Academical ahead at half-time ✓53%1.90–
Half-time / full-timeHT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical ✓49%2.05–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14%7.08–

Form

Hamilton Academical – last 6

LDWWDD
21 Jul@ Kilmarnock0–1L
18 Julvs Raith Rovers1–1D
11 Jul@ Peterhead1–0W
4 Jul@ Haverfordwest County AFC4–0W
27 Jun@ Raith Rovers2–2D
12 May@ Clyde1–1D
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Elgin City – last 6

LLLWWD
18 Julvs Kilmarnock0–1L
14 Julvs Peterhead1–3L
11 Jul@ Raith Rovers1–3L
4 Jul@ Johnstone Burgh3–2W
30 Jun@ Nairn County6–0W
27 Jun@ Airdrie United1–1D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Hamilton Academical and Elgin City.

Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City head-to-head page →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.

Who will win Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Elgin City 10%.

How many goals will there be in Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

Our predicted score is Hamilton Academical 2–0 Elgin City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 25 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at ZLX Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.