Double chanceHamilton Academical or draw ✓83% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.36
Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
21:00 WAT, Tuesday 17 February: Hamilton Academical v East Fife in the League One, played at ZLX Stadium. In the table, Hamilton Academical are 2nd, among the top four, on 33 points after 14 matches; East Fife are 6th (lower half) with 15. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hamilton Academical 1.8 xG, East Fife 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hamilton Academical 59%, draw 24%, East Fife 17%.
Lower-risk option: Hamilton Academical or draw (83%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hamilton Academical 2–0 East Fife. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hamilton Academical59%fair 1.70 · @1.80
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.45
East Fife17%fair 5.74 · @3.90
2.61Expected goals
1.80Hamilton Academical xG
0.81East Fife xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Hamilton Academical 1.8 – 0.8 East Fife expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Hamilton Academical
East Fife
Attack vs League One average
+14%
-27%
Goals conceded vs average
-27%
-8%
Our expected goals here
1.72
0.70
Our own ratings from every League One result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hamilton Academical to win✓
59%
1.70
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Hamilton Academical or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.80
1.67
Draw no bet
Hamilton Academical (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Hamilton Academical -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.36
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
2.00
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Hamilton Academical to score first✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Hamilton Academical ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
38%
2.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.36
–
Recent results
Hamilton Academical
No recent results on record.
East Fife
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hamilton Academical and East Fife.
What is the prediction for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 24% and East Fife 17%.
How many goals will there be in Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Our predicted score is Hamilton Academical 2–0 East Fife, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Hamilton Academical vs East Fife (League One) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at ZLX Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
