Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Hamilton Academical

L W L W L

No standing data

3-1

18/01/2025 11:00

Musselburgh Athletic

W D W D W

No standing data

Scotland FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Our algorithm prediction: Hamilton Academical to win with probability 86%.

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

11:00

2025-01-18

Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Hamilton Academical

Musselburgh Athletic

2025-01-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Hamilton Academical and Musselburgh Athletic in the Scotland FA Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Hamilton Academical Last 6 matches

10/01/2025 15:45

Hamilton Academical 1 - 2 Partick Thistle SCO CH

28/12/2024 11:00

Hamilton Academical 3 - 2 Airdrie United SCO CH

21/12/2024 11:00

Falkirk 1 - 0 Hamilton Academical SCO CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Hamilton Academical 2 - 1 Queen's Park SCO CH

07/12/2024 11:00

Dunfermline Athletic 3 - 2 Hamilton Academical SCO CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Banks o Dee 1 - 2 Hamilton Academical SCOFAC

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Musselburgh Athletic

30/11/2024 11:00

Musselburgh Athletic 3 - 1 Boness Utd SCOFAC

16/11/2024 11:00

Boness Utd 2 - 2 Musselburgh Athletic SRC

26/10/2024 10:00

Musselburgh Athletic 2 - 1 Caledonian Braves SCOFAC

28/09/2024 10:00

Musselburgh Athletic 0 - 0 Darvel FC SCOFAC

31/08/2024 10:00

Penicuik Athletic 0 - 1 Musselburgh Athletic SCOFAC

30/10/2023 15:45

Musselburgh Athletic 1 - 1 Clyde SCOFAC

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scotland FA Cup

Played games

Hamilton Academical

296

Musselburgh Athletic

Goals

Scored

409

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

419

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 296 matches

YesNo

204 (69%)92 (31%)

In last 296 matches

NoYes

18 (86%)3 (14%)

Hamilton Academical

Recent matches

Musselburgh Athletic

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)18 3(14%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)7 14(67%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(76%)16 5(24%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)14 7(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hamilton Academical

Musselburgh Athletic

Shots

Hamilton Academical

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 2.35

Musselburgh Athletic

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 1.00

Hamilton Academical Pass Musselburgh Athletic

Total passes

8485

Avg. 303 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hamilton Academical

296

Played games

Musselburgh Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.24

5.07

1502

Corners

1.00

2.65

785

Throw-ins

0.00

0.29

Offsides

0.05

1.62

479

GK saves

0.14

Hamilton Academical

DISCIPLINARY

Musselburgh Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

498

0.62

0.06

0.10

6.85

2029

Fouls

0.95

1.47

435

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hamilton Academical vs Musselburgh Athletic on 18 January 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 FA 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 Musselburgh Athletic 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 Musselburgh Athletic'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 FA 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 FA Cup standings and the Scotland FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Hamilton Academical and Musselburgh Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scotland FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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