League One
Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Prediction & Stats - League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers carries real history into this round of the League One.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at New Douglas Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Hamilton Academical or Draw
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Hamilton Academical the side to beat, with roughly 62% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Hamilton Academical Preview
Hamilton Academical reach this fixture 4 match into their League One. Here is where Hamilton Academical stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.5 points per game
10 scored, at 2.5 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Hamilton Academical, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kyle MacDonald, 3 goals
Most assists: Kyle MacDonald, 3 assists
Recent results — Hamilton Academical
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
Cove Rangers: how they are travelling
Cove Rangers come in 4 matches into their League One.
Here is what Cove Rangers have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 0.75 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Cove Rangers, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jordan White, 1 goals
Most assists: Reuben McAllister, 1 assists
Recent results — Cove Rangers
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
01/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Hamilton Academical
Recent meetings have tended to go Hamilton Academical's way against Cove Rangers.
From 13 match(es):
Hamilton Academical: 4 win(s)
Cove Rangers: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers prediction.
Form comparison Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Hamilton Academical
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.28 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
0.72 | 0.77 | 0.67 |
Away Team
Cove Rangers
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.19 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 0.92 | 1.9 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers
Match: Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers
Competition: League One
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: New Douglas Park
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Stats
The statistics for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.42
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 26%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 53%
Cards
5
League: 3
Corners
9.5
League: 10.11
Home Team
Hamilton Academical
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.28 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
0.72 | 0.77 | 0.67 |
Away Team
Cove Rangers
Scotland - League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.19 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 0.92 | 1.9 |
Corners
13 / Match
+73% Corners / Match
Hamilton Academical received +73% more corners than Cove Rangers in the League One
7.5 / Match
East Fife
(9)
Airdrieonians
(7)
Alloa Athletic
(7)
Montrose
(9)(3)
Peterhead
(2)
East Kilbride
(3)
East Fife
(4)
Airdrieonians
Cards
1.75 / Match
+17% Cards / Match
Hamilton Academical received +17% more cards than Cove Rangers in the League One
1.5 / Match
East Fife
(1)
Airdrieonians
(3)
Alloa Athletic
(3)
Montrose
(0)(2)
Peterhead
(2)
East Kilbride
(0)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
Goals Scored
2.5 / Match
+233%
Hamilton Academical is +233% better in terms of goals scored
0.75 / Match
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
(4)
Alloa Athletic
(1)
Montrose
(5)(3)
Peterhead
(0)
East Kilbride
(0)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
100%
Cove Rangers condeded 100% more goals than Hamilton Academical
1.25 / Match
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
(0)
Alloa Athletic
(0)
Montrose
(0)(0)
Peterhead
(3)
East Kilbride
(2)
East Fife
(0)
Airdrieonians
League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hamilton Academical
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Ross County
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Alloa Athletic
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
East Kilbride
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Peterhead
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
East Fife
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 7 |
Cove Rangers
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 |
Montrose
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 9 |
Airdrieonians
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Queen of the South
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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