Hamilton Academical 61%Draw 19%Cove Rangers 20%Expected goals 1.55 – 0.70
61%
Betarazi pick
Hamilton Academical to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultHamilton Academical to win ✓61% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.29
Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 29 August: Hamilton Academical v Cove Rangers 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; Cove Rangers are 10th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Hamilton Academical, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Edinburgh City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Cove Rangers, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Dundee United II, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Hamilton Academical, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Cove Rangers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hamilton Academical 1.6 xG, Cove Rangers 0.7 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hamilton Academical 61%, draw 19%, Cove Rangers 20%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Hamilton Academical to win (61%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hamilton Academical 1–0 Cove Rangers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hamilton Academical61%fair 1.63 · @1.57
Draw19%fair 5.40 · @4.00
Cove Rangers20%fair 4.97 · @4.80
2.25Expected goals
1.55Hamilton Academical xG
0.70Cove Rangers xG
53%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Hamilton Academical to win✓
61%
1.63
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.90
1.73
Draw no bet
Hamilton Academical (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Cove Rangers +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.45
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
First team to score
Hamilton Academical to score first✓
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Hamilton Academical / FT Hamilton Academical✓
35%
2.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.29
–
Recent results
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 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
On our numbers Hamilton Academical have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 19% 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.
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.
