Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United preview and prediction
The match
Airdrie United travel to ZLX Stadium in the League One on Saturday 15 August (15:00 WAT) to face Hamilton Academical. Hamilton Academical are 2nd with 33 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Airdrie United sit 5th on 16 points (in the top half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Hamilton Academical's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Celtic II 1–3 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Airdrie United's last 5: WDDLW Most recently they beat Dumbarton 3–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.2 for Hamilton Academical and 0.8 for Airdrie United. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 68% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Hamilton Academical 50%, draw 22%, Airdrie United 28%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 54% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Hamilton Academical 1–1 Airdrie United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hamilton Academical50%fair 1.99 · @2.00
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.10
Airdrie United28%fair 3.63 · @3.60
2.00Expected goals
1.22Hamilton Academical xG
0.78Airdrie United xG
54%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
0–014%
1–113%
0–111%
2–010%
2–18%
From our goals model: Hamilton Academical 1.2 – 0.8 Airdrie United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hamilton Academical to win✓
50%
1.99
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
86%
1.17
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
49%
2.02
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
27%
3.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.07
–
Form
Hamilton Academical – last 6
LWWWLD
12 Aug
vs Celtic II
1–3
L
8 Aug
vs Alloa Athletic
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Montrose
5–0
W
25 Jul
vs Elgin City
5–0
W
21 Jul
@ Kilmarnock
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Raith Rovers
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Airdrie United – last 6
WDDLWL
11 Aug
@ Dumbarton
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs East Kilbride
1–1
D
1 Aug
@ Cove Rangers
0–0
D
25 Jul
vs Ross County
0–3
L
18 Jul
vs Annan Athletic
3–0
W
14 Jul
@ Clyde
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hamilton Academical and Airdrie United.
What is the prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United?
On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Airdrie United 28%.
How many goals will there be in Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United?
Our predicted score is Hamilton Academical 1–1 Airdrie United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United?
Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United (League One) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 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.
