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Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Hamilton Academical Hamilton AcademicalvsElgin City Elgin City
Our predictionHamilton Academical to win
Model score: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts Hamilton Academical at 75%. The model leans toward Hamilton Academical. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Our prediction was correct (predicted: Hamilton Academical · actual: Hamilton Academical)

Win probabilities

1 · Hamilton AcademicalDraw2 · Elgin City
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Hamilton Academical
85
Elgin City
20

Recent form

Hamilton AcademicalLWWWD
Elgin CityLLLWW

Most likely scorelines

2-017.6%
1-015.5%
3-013.3%
4-07.5%
2-17.3%
0-06.8%

Expected goals

2.27Hamilton Academical
xG
0.42Elgin City
Over 2.5 goals50%
Both teams to score31%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Hamilton Academical Elgin City

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Hamilton Academical win1.25Fair (+1.9%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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073
11561
21872
31361
483
531

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Hamilton Academical1.25+1.9%
1X2Elgin City10.20-0.6%
1X2Draw4.95-1.3%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts Hamilton Academical at 75%. The model puts the draw at 17%. The model puts Elgin City at 8%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward Hamilton Academical. Hamilton Academical is priced at 1.25. The draw is priced at 4.95. Elgin City is priced at 10.2.

Hamilton Academical have won 6 of the head-to-head meetings.

Hamilton Academical have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Elgin City have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 31% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Prediction Track RecordMethodology →Model card →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Hamilton Academical or Elgin City?

Our model rates Hamilton Academical as the most likely outcome at 75% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Hamilton Academical vs Elgin City?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 6 Hamilton Academical wins, 0 draws, 0 Elgin City wins.

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