Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 August

Ayr United

W L D L D

3rd place in Scottish Championship

3-2

17/08/2024 10:00

Hamilton Academical

L W W D L

7th place in Scottish Championship

Scottish Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical on 17 August 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical preview before placing your bet.

Ayr United will face Hamilton Academical in Scottish Championship on August 17, 2024 at 10:00.
Ayr United are currently 3rd with 63 points after 36 matches.
Hamilton Academical sit 7th with 36 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.88.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2024-08-17

Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical - Prediction & Odds

Ayr United

Hamilton Academical

2024-08-17 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Falkirk	73	36	22	7	7	72	33	39
02 Livingston	70	36	20	10	6	55	27	28
03 Ayr United	63	36	18	9	9	57	39	18
04 Partick Thistle	55	36	15	10	11	43	38	5
05 Raith Rovers	53	36	15	8	13	47	43	4
06 Greenock Morton	48	36	12	12	12	42	48	-6
07 Hamilton Academical	36	36	10	6	20	38	64	-26
08 Dunfermline Athletic	35	36	9	8	19	28	43	-15
09 $Queen\'s Park$ Queen\'s Park	35	36	9	8	19	36	55	-19
10 Airdrie United	29	36	7	8	21	34	62	-28

Head To Head

03/08/2024 10:00

Hamilton Academical

0 - 2

Ayr United

SCO CH

18/03/2023 11:00

Hamilton Academical

0 - 2

Ayr United

SCO CH

07/01/2023 11:00

Ayr United

1 - 0

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

11/11/2022 15:45

Hamilton Academical

2 - 3

Ayr United

SCO CH

13/08/2022 10:00

Ayr United

2 - 2

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

01/04/2022 14:45

Ayr United

1 - 1

Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

Hamilton Academical

17%

Draw

33%

Ayr United

50%

Ayr United Last 6 matches

09/08/2024 14:45

Ayr United 5 - 0 Airdrie United

SCO CH

03/08/2024 10:00

Hamilton Academical 0 - 2 Ayr United

SCO CH

27/07/2024 10:00

Ayr United 3 - 2 Buckie Thistle FC

SCO LC

23/07/2024 14:45

Stenhousemuir 1 - 4 Ayr United

SCO LC

20/07/2024 12:15

Dundee United 2 - 1 Ayr United

SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Ayr United 1 - 0 Falkirk

SCO LC

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Hamilton Academical

10/08/2024 10:00

Greenock Morton 0 - 0 Hamilton Academical

SCO CH

03/08/2024 10:00

Hamilton Academical 0 - 2 Ayr United

SCO CH

27/07/2024 10:00

Raith Rovers 1 - 1 Hamilton Academical

SCO LC

23/07/2024 14:45

Hamilton Academical 1 - 2 Ross County

SCO LC

20/07/2024 10:00

Stranraer 0 - 3 Hamilton Academical

SCO LC

16/07/2024 14:45

Hamilton Academical 0 - 0 Stirling Albion

SCO LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ayr United

Hamilton Academical

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

21 (55%)17 (45%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

12 (33%)24 (67%)

Ayr United

Recent matches

Hamilton Academical

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)28 8(22%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ayr United

Hamilton Academical

Shots

Ayr United

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hamilton Academical

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ayr United Pass Hamilton Academical

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ayr United

Played games

Hamilton Academical

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.22

4.89

186

Corners

154

4.28

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.08

Offsides

0.00

2.18

GK saves

114

3.17

Ayr United

DISCIPLINARY

Hamilton Academical

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

2.17

0.05

0.03

11.61

441

Fouls

478

13.28

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical on 17 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ayr United vs Hamilton Academical Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ayr United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hamilton Academical's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Championship standings and the Scottish Championship form table to understand exactly where Ayr United and Hamilton Academical sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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