League One · Scotland · Balmoral Stadium
Cove Rangers
Hamilton Academical
Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical prediction & analysis
Hamilton Academical to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.59 · Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Cove Rangers 0.7 – 1.9 Hamilton Academical expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Hamilton Academical travel as clear favourites – 66% to win, against 15% for Cove Rangers.
Cove Rangers have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.3 per game. Hamilton Academical have 12 points from their last 6 (3W 3D 0L), averaging 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
We expect around 2.7 goals (0.7 for Cove Rangers, 1.9 for Hamilton Academical). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 56%. Most likely scores: 0–1 (13%), 0–2 (13%), 1–1 (10%).
In their last 1 meeting, Cove Rangers have won 0, Hamilton Academical have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 1.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Hamilton Academical to win at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.59 is better than our fair price of 1.51, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Hamilton Academical to win ✗ | 66% | 1.51 | 1.59 |
| Double chance | Hamilton Academical or draw ✗ | 85% | 1.17 | 1.11 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 56% | 1.79 | 1.67 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 76% | 1.32 | 1.17 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 53% | 1.90 | 1.66 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 69% | 1.45 | 1.38 |
| Half-time result | Hamilton Academical ahead at half-time ✗ | 46% | 2.17 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical ✗ | 41% | 2.41 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–1 ✗ | 13% | 7.50 | – |
Form
Cove Rangers – last 6
| 3 Nov | @ Formartine United | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | @ Airdrie United | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ Peterhead | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Oct | vs Formartine United | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | vs East Fife | 1–1 | D |
| 3 Oct | @ Queen of the South | 3–4 | L |
Hamilton Academical – last 6
| 3 Nov | vs Raith Rovers | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | vs Montrose | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | @ Ross County | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | vs East Fife | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ Airdrie United | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Oct | @ Gala Fairydean Rovers | 2–0 | W |
Head to head
| 29 Aug 2026 | Hamilton Academical v Cove Rangers | 1–0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical?
Our pick is Hamilton Academical to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.59.
Who will win Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical?
On our numbers Cove Rangers have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hamilton Academical 66%.
How many goals will there be in Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
When is Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical?
Cove Rangers vs Hamilton Academical (League One) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Balmoral 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.