Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Hamilton Academical to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHamilton Academical to win ✓62% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓16% · fair 6.10
Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers preview and prediction
The match
The League One sees Hamilton Academical take on Cove Rangers on Saturday 29 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at ZLX Stadium. Hamilton Academical are 2nd with 33 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Cove Rangers sit 10th on 12 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Hamilton Academical's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Edinburgh City 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cove Rangers's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat Dundee United II 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Hamilton Academical arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.6 for Hamilton Academical and 0.7 for Cove Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Hamilton Academical 62%, draw 18%, Cove Rangers 20%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Hamilton Academical to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Hamilton Academical 1–0 Cove Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Hamilton Academical62%fair 1.62 · @1.57
Draw18%fair 5.56 · @4.00
Cove Rangers20%fair 4.94 · @4.80
2.25Expected goals
1.56Hamilton Academical xG
0.69Cove Rangers xG
53%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
0–17%
From our goals model: Hamilton Academical 1.6 – 0.7 Cove Rangers 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✓
62%
1.62
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.90
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
35%
2.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
16%
6.10
–
Form
Hamilton Academical – last 6
LDWLWW
25 Aug
vs Edinburgh City
0–1
L
22 Aug
@ East Fife
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Airdrie United
4–0
W
12 Aug
vs Celtic II
1–3
L
8 Aug
vs Alloa Athletic
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Montrose
5–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Cove Rangers – last 6
WWLLLD
25 Aug
vs Dundee United II
2–0
W
22 Aug
vs Peterhead
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ East Kilbride
0–3
L
11 Aug
@ Stirling Albion
2–4
L
8 Aug
@ East Fife
0–2
L
1 Aug
vs Airdrie United
0–0
D
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hamilton Academical and Cove Rangers.
What is the prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
Our pick is Hamilton Academical to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cove Rangers 20%.
How many goals will there be in Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
Our predicted score is Hamilton Academical 1–0 Cove Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers (League One) kicks off on Saturday 29 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.
