Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 August

Hamilton Academical

L L D W W

13th place in Group A

2-3

27/08/2025 14:45

Edinburgh City

W D W W L

8th place in Group A

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City on 27 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City preview before placing your bet.

Hamilton Academical are currently 13th with 10 points after 6 matches.
Edinburgh City sit 8th with 12 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hamilton Academical to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Hamilton Academical, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Edinburgh City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

14:45

2025-08-27

Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City - Prediction & Odds

Hamilton Academical

Edinburgh City

2025-08-27 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 27/08/2025

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Inverness	18	6	6	0	0	26	4	22
02 Stenhousemuir	18	6	6	0	0	18	2	16
03 Montrose	16	6	5	1	0	18	9	9
04 East Fife	13	6	4	1	1	17	9	8
05 Stranraer	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
06 East Kilbride	12	6	4	0	2	13	11	2
07 Forfar Athletic	12	6	4	0	2	10	8	2
08 Edinburgh City	12	6	4	0	2	11	10	1
09 Spartans	11	6	3	2	1	14	8	6
10 Elgin City	11	6	3	2	1	11	9	2
11 Dumbarton	11	6	3	2	1	10	8	2
12 Annan Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	15	10	5
13 Hamilton Academical	10	6	3	1	2	13	8	5
14 Alloa Athletic	10	6	3	1	2	17	14	3
15 Kelty Hearts	10	6	3	1	2	9	6	3
16 Clyde	10	6	3	1	2	14	12	2
17 Queen of South	10	6	3	1	2	12	10	2
18 Stirling Albion	9	6	3	0	3	9	9	0
19 Cove Rangers	8	6	2	2	2	9	6	3
20 Peterhead	8	6	2	2	2	10	10	0
21 Celtic U21	6	6	2	0	4	12	15	-3
22 Hearts (R)	6	6	2	0	4	9	14	-5
23 Hibernian FC U21	5	6	1	2	3	11	14	-3
24 Saint Mirren U21	4	6	1	1	4	9	15	-6
25 Dundee United (R)	3	6	1	0	5	5	18	-13
26 Aberdeen U21	1	6	0	1	5	9	20	-11
27 Motherwell FC U21	1	6	0	1	5	2	17	-15
28 Glasgow Rangers U21	0	6	0	0	6	6	16	-10
29 Kilmarnock U21	0	6	0	0	6	3	19	-16
30 Dundee U21	0	6	0	0	6	4	21	-17

Head To Head

09/03/2024 11:00

Hamilton Academical

1 - 0

Edinburgh City

SCO L1

30/12/2023 11:00

Edinburgh City

2 - 5

Hamilton Academical

SCO L1

21/10/2023 10:00

Hamilton Academical

1 - 1

Edinburgh City

SCO L1

19/08/2023 10:00

Edinburgh City

0 - 3

Hamilton Academical

SCO L1

09/07/2021 14:45

Edinburgh City

0 - 1

Hamilton Academical

SCO LC

18/01/2020 11:00

Hamilton Academical

5 - 0

Edinburgh City

SCOFAC

Hamilton Academical

83%

Draw

17%

Edinburgh City

Hamilton Academical Last 6 matches

23/08/2025 10:00

Alloa Athletic 1 - 0 Hamilton Academical SCO L1

16/08/2025 10:00

Hamilton Academical 1 - 2 East Fife SCO L1

13/08/2025 14:45

Hamilton Academical 0 - 0 Motherwell FC U21 SCO BC

09/08/2025 10:00

Queen of South 1 - 4 Hamilton Academical SCO L1

02/08/2025 10:00

Hamilton Academical 2 - 0 Montrose SCO L1

26/07/2025 10:00

Hamilton Academical 0 - 1 Dumbarton SCO LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Edinburgh City

23/08/2025 10:00

Elgin City 2 - 4 Edinburgh City SCO L2

16/08/2025 10:00

Edinburgh City 2 - 2 Annan Athletic SCO L2

13/08/2025 14:45

Edinburgh City 1 - 0 Kilmarnock U21 SCO BC

09/08/2025 10:00

Stranraer 1 - 2 Edinburgh City SCO L2

02/08/2025 10:00

Edinburgh City 1 - 2 Stirling Albion SCO L2

22/07/2025 14:45

Ross County 8 - 0 Edinburgh City SCO LC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Goals

Scored

409

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

419

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

367

Avg. per game

1.34

Conceded

496

Avg. per game

1.81

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 296 matches

YesNo

204 (69%)92 (31%)

In last 296 matches

NoYes

196 (72%)78 (28%)

Hamilton Academical

Recent matches

Edinburgh City

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hamilton Academical

Edinburgh City

Shots

Hamilton Academical

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 2.35

Edinburgh City

Total shots

8.94 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.05

Hamilton Academical Pass Edinburgh City

Total passes

8485

Avg. 303 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hamilton Academical

296

Played games

Edinburgh City

274

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.21

5.07

1502

Corners

960

3.50

2.65

785

Throw-ins

0.04

0.29

Offsides

0.08

1.62

479

GK saves

240

0.88

Hamilton Academical

DISCIPLINARY

Edinburgh City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

498

522

1.91

0.06

0.05

6.85

2029

Fouls

1004

3.66

1.47

435

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City on 27 August 2025 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 Scotland Bells Challenge Cup 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.

Hamilton Academical vs Edinburgh City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hamilton Academical's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Edinburgh City'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.

Scotland Bells Challenge Cup 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 Scotland Bells Challenge Cup standings and the Scotland Bells Challenge Cup form table to understand exactly where Hamilton Academical and Edinburgh City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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