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Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.47 expected goals for Hamilton Academical and 0.44 for Cove Rangers, a combined total of 2.91. That distribution gives Hamilton Academical the largest share of the 1X2 market at 82%, with the draw at 13%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 33% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 82% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Hamilton Academical win
82.0% probability
Expected goals
2.47 – 0.44
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Hamilton Academical home form
15 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Cove Rangers away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Hamilton Academical to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 82%, against 82% / 13% / 5% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.47 goals for Hamilton Academical and 0.44 for Cove Rangers, a combined 2.91 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
95%
Double chance 12
87%
Double chance X2
18%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–016.6%
- 3–013.7%
- 1–013.5%
- 4–08.5%
- 2–17.3%
Recent form
Hamilton Academical
- 2026-10-03T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Peterhead · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Kilmarnock II · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-23T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Cowdenbeath · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Queen of the South · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Spartans · 4-0 (W)
Cove Rangers
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Queen of the South · 3-4 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Aberdeen U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-22T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Fraserburgh · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ross County · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Montrose · 1-2 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross County | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 28 |
| 2 | Hamilton Academical | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 28 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 4 | Montrose | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 16 |
| 5 | Airdrie United | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 13 |
| 6 | Alloa Athletic | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 12 |
| 7 | Peterhead | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -8 | 10 |
| 8 | Queen of the South | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -22 | 10 |
| 9 | East Fife | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| 10 | Cove Rangers | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 6 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Hamilton Academical win, at 82.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 33% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
A 82% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.