Value bet: Hamilton Academical to win @ 2.40 – our chance 45% vs 42% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultHamilton Academical to win ✓45% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.02
Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 11 July: Peterhead v Hamilton Academical in the League Cup, played at Balmoor.
Current form
Peterhead, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Forfar Athletic, away. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Hamilton Academical, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Haverfordwest County AFC, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Peterhead, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Hamilton Academical.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Peterhead 1.0 xG, Hamilton Academical 1.5 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Peterhead 29%, draw 26%, Hamilton Academical 45%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Hamilton Academical to win @2.40 – the bookmaker implies 42%, our ratings say 45%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Peterhead 1–1 Hamilton Academical. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Peterhead29%fair 3.47 · @2.68
Draw26%fair 3.87 · @3.55
Hamilton Academical45%fair 2.21 · @2.40
2.48Expected goals
1.03Peterhead xG
1.45Hamilton Academical xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–09%
0–08%
From our goals model: Peterhead 1.0 – 1.5 Hamilton Academical expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hamilton Academical to win✓
45%
2.21
2.40 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.77
1.57
Draw no bet
Hamilton Academical (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.64
–
Asian handicap
Peterhead +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
1.15
First team to score
Hamilton Academical to score first✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
28%
3.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.02
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Recent results
Peterhead – last 6
WWWWLL
7 Jul
@ Forfar Athletic
3–0
W
4 Jul
vs Celtic II
3–1
W
2 Jul
@ Dundee II
3–1
W
27 Jun
@ Banks O' Dee
3–0
W
14 Apr
vs Inverness CT
0–2
L
17 Mar
@ Inverness CT
1–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Hamilton Academical – last 6
WDDWLL
4 Jul
@ Haverfordwest County AFC
4–0
W
27 Jun
@ Raith Rovers
2–2
D
12 May
@ Clyde
1–1
D
5 May
@ Forfar Athletic
3–1
W
3 Mar
vs Stenhousemuir
0–1
L
21 Feb
@ Alloa Athletic
0–3
L
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Peterhead and Hamilton Academical.
What is the prediction for Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
On our numbers Peterhead have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Hamilton Academical 45%.
How many goals will there be in Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
Our predicted score is Peterhead 1–1 Hamilton Academical, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical?
Peterhead vs Hamilton Academical (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 11 July 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Balmoor.
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.