Challenge Cup · Tuesday, 25 Aug 2026
Hamilton Academical
Home
0-1
Full time
ZLX Stadium
Edinburgh City
Away
Recommended tip
Home Win @ 1.04
Predicted score
3 - 0
Goal expectancy (xG)
2.86 - 0.54
Win probability
Home
90%
Draw
6%
Away
2%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
1
90%
1.04
Double Chance
Home/Draw
96%
1.01
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
83%
1.13
Both Teams To Score
No tip for this market.
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
83%
Over 2.5
50%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
3.4
Avg goals
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Recent form: last 5 games
Head-to-head
0
Hamilton Academical wins
0
Draws
0
Edinburgh City wins
No previous meetings between these teams on record.
Why this prediction
66%
Recent form
66%
73%
Attack
60%
80%
Defence
46%
50%
Head-to-head
50%
90%
Win probability
5%
Match Preview & Analysis
Hamilton Academical face Edinburgh City in Challenge Cup. Hamilton Academical have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 11 and conceding 3 (2 points per game). Edinburgh City have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 9 and conceding 8 (2 points per game).
There are no previous meetings between these sides in our records. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 83% and Both Teams to Score at 50%.
With a 90% probability backing Hamilton Academical, home advantage and superior chance creation make Hamilton Academical to Win (1) the primary recommendation. Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 3-0, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 90% win probability for Hamilton Academical, a 6% chance of a draw, and a 2% probability for Edinburgh City. Our top recommended betting pick is Hamilton Academical Win (1).
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 3 - 0, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 3.4 goals across both sides.
BTTS Yes is evaluated at 50%, indicating a higher probability of at least one team keeping a clean sheet.
The match takes place on Tuesday, 25 Aug 2026 at 18:45 (East Africa Time) at ZLX Stadium as part of the Challenge Cup.
