Hamilton Academical and Cove Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish League One season. The game takes place at The Hope CBD Stadium on Saturday, 24/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers

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APWin Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Hamilton Academical win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Hamilton Academical or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Hamilton Academical not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Cove Rangers to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Hamilton Academical and Cove Rangers, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Hamilton Academical preview

Hamilton Academical comes into the match having played 20 games in the Scottish League One so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.7 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

Hamilton Academical's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the Scottish League One, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offense system of Hamilton Academical is led by Oliver Shaw as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kevin O'Hara, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.15 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

Cove Rangers preview

On the other hand, Cove Rangers comes into the match having played 20 games in the Scottish League One so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.85 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses.

Cove Rangers's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Scottish League One, averaging 1.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.

The offense system of Cove Rangers is led by Mitchel Megginson as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Blair Yule, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.

Head to head: Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Hamilton Academical

Scotland - League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

1.7

Home W W W W

2.11

Away W L

1.36

Away Team

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Cove Rangers

Scotland - League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L

0.85

Home D L

0.6

Away W

1.1

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Published on 21 January 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 21 January 2026, at 20:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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