Hamilton Academical vs Airdrie United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Airdrie United travel to face Hamilton Academical on Saturday 15 August in the League One, with ZLX Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Hamilton Academical are 2nd, among the top four, on 33 points after 14 matches; Airdrie United are 5th (upper half) with 16. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Hamilton Academical, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Celtic II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Airdrie United, last 5: WDDLW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Dumbarton, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hamilton Academical 1.2 xG, Airdrie United 0.8 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hamilton Academical 50%, draw 23%, Airdrie United 27%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hamilton Academical 1–1 Airdrie United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hamilton Academical50%fair 2.02 · @2.00
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.10
Airdrie United27%fair 3.66 · @3.60
2.00Expected goals
1.21Hamilton Academical xG
0.79Airdrie United xG
54%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hamilton Academical to win✓
50%
2.02
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
1.75
Draw no bet
Hamilton Academical (draw no bet)✓
64%
1.55
–
Asian handicap
Airdrie United +1 (Asian handicap)✗
72%
1.38
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Hamilton Academical to score first✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
50%
2.02
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
27%
3.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.75
–
Recent results
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 23% and Airdrie United 27%.
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.
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.
