Spartans vs Hamilton Academical Prediction - September 8, 2026

Challenge CupScotlandFull time
Spartans
0:4
Hamilton Academical
Projected scoreOur pick
2-2

Alternative:1-2

BTTS: Yes1.53Lost

Bookmaker odds

Home2.81price falling, opened at 2.86
Draw3.98price falling, opened at 4.10
Away2.03price rising, opened at 1.98

Market move since Sep 8. Crossed-out numbers are the opening price.

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Total goals
Over 1.51.14price rising, opened at 1.11
Under 1.54.70price falling, opened at 5.50
Over 2.51.48price rising, opened at 1.47
Under 2.52.33price falling, opened at 2.35
Over 3.52.36price rising, opened at 2.34
Under 3.51.52price falling, opened at 1.53
Both teams to score
Yes1.47price rising, opened at 1.46
No2.47price falling, opened at 2.50
Odd/Even
Odd1.78price rising, opened at 1.77
Even1.88price falling, opened at 1.89
Handicap
Home +0.251.84price falling, opened at 1.89
Away -0.251.78price rising, opened at 1.74

One bookmaker's current prices, not a best-price comparison. Check the odds before you bet. Results here settle on the 90-minute score, extra time excluded.

What is the prediction for Spartans vs Hamilton Academical?

The model's leading scoreline is 2 - 2, with 1-2 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Hamilton Academical are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.

Model CS-4Methodology

Why this prediction

  • Spartans and Hamilton Academical average 3.8 goals a match between them, against a line of 2.5.

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Grade: LOST

This is the same model snapshot Premium members could view before kickoff. It has not been recalculated from the result.

Scoreline Depth

  1. 2-26.8%Projected
  2. 1-25.8%Alternative
  3. 2-15.6%
  4. 2-35.6%
  5. 3-25.3%

Top five combined: 29.1%

Full score grid

Score Matrix

HomeSpartansxG2.35
AwayHamilton AcademicalxG2.45
0
1
2
3
4
5
6+
0
0.8%
1.9%
2.3%
1.8%
1.1%
0.5%
0.3%
1
2.0%
4.7%
5.6%
4.4%
2.6%
1.2%
0.7%
2
2.5%
5.8%
6.8%
5.3%
3.1%
1.5%
0.9%
3
2.0%
4.7%
5.6%
4.4%
2.6%
1.2%
0.7%
4
1.2%
2.9%
3.4%
2.7%
1.6%
0.7%
0.4%
5
0.6%
1.4%
1.7%
1.3%
0.8%
0.4%
0.2%
6+
0.4%
0.9%
1.0%
0.8%
0.5%
0.2%
0.1%

Market Probability View

Both teams to score Yes 82.6%17.4% No
Over 1.5 95.2%4.8% Under 1.5
Over 2.5 85.7%14.3% Under 2.5
Over 3.5 70.5%29.5% Under 3.5

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

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Correlated combos

Spartans win and over 2.5 goals34.7%
Spartans win and both teams score31.1%
Hamilton Academical win and over 2.5 goals37.8%
Draw and under 2.5 goals5.6%

Joint probabilities read from this match's score model. A combined market is not the product of two separate odds.

Outcome markets
Spartans or draw57.7%
Hamilton Academical or draw61.0%
Either team wins81.3%
Draw no bet: Spartans47.9%
Draw no bet: Hamilton Academical52.1%
Spartans win to nil7.8%
Hamilton Academical win to nil8.7%
Team goals
Spartans to score90.5%
Hamilton Academical to score91.3%
Spartans over 1.5 goals68.1%
Hamilton Academical over 1.5 goals70.2%
Spartans clean sheet8.7%
Hamilton Academical clean sheet9.5%

Model estimates from the same score model. These are probabilities, not betting recommendations.

Today's acca

2 selections at 1.73

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