Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:30 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Airdrie United v Hamilton Academical in the League One, played at Albert Bartlett Stadium. In the table, Airdrie United are 5th, upper half, on 16 points after 14 matches; Hamilton Academical are 2nd (among the top four) with 33. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Airdrie United, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Hearts U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 3.5 goals per game.
Hamilton Academical, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Gala Fairydean Rovers, away. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Aug 2026) it ended Hamilton Academical 4–0 Airdrie United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Airdrie United 1.0 xG, Hamilton Academical 1.4 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Airdrie United 29%, draw 23%, Hamilton Academical 48%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Airdrie United 1–1 Hamilton Academical. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Airdrie United29%fair 3.39 · @3.30
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.25
Hamilton Academical48%fair 2.08 · @2.05
2.37Expected goals
0.99Airdrie United xG
1.38Hamilton Academical xG
57%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–113%
0–09%
1–09%
0–29%
1–29%
From our goals model: Airdrie United 1.0 – 1.4 Hamilton Academical expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical?
On our numbers Airdrie United have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Hamilton Academical 48%.
How many goals will there be in Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical?
Our predicted score is Airdrie United 1–1 Hamilton Academical, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical?
Airdrie United vs Hamilton Academical (League One) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Albert Bartlett 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.
