Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents impressive home form with 67% of home matches won and a +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts concede an average of just 0.67 goals per match in home games, keeping a clean sheet in 56% of fixtures, which testifies to a solid defense. Cove Rangers have significantly weaker away statistics with 50% losses and only 30% away wins, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match. Although the visitors have shown better form in the last five matches (1.6 PPG), their weakness in away games (40% FTS%) and lower xG (1.18 vs 1.37 for the hosts) indicate difficulties in scoring. The difference in league position (4th place vs 9th place) and Hamilton Academical's home advantage clearly point to a home victory as the most likely result.
Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamilton Academical played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Hamilton Academical has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cove Rangers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamilton Academical scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 1.20. Cove Rangers scores 1.05 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Hamilton Academical's games and 35% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 45%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamilton Academical has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.27 per game. Hamilton Academical takes 9.9 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamilton Academical's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hamilton Academical presents impressive home form with 67% of home matches won and a +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts concede an average of just 0.67 goals per match in home games, keeping a clean sheet in 56% of fixtures, which testifies to a solid defense. Cove Rangers have significantly weaker away statistics with 50% losses and only 30% away wins, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match. Although the visitors have shown better form in the last five matches (1.6 PPG), their weakness in away games (40% FTS%) and lower xG (1.18 vs 1.37 for the hosts) indicate difficulties in scoring. The difference in league position (4th place vs 9th place) and Hamilton Academical's home advantage clearly point to a home victory as the most likely result.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hamilton Academical | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cove Rangers is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.6 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hamilton Academical is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.75 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.05 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Hamilton Academical is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.3 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Hamilton Academical scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Cove Rangers scores in 45% of games (9 of 20 meczów), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hamilton Academical
Over / Under - Cove Rangers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hamilton Academical is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.15 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 20%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hamilton Academical
Cove Rangers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Hamilton Academical | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 42% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Hamilton Academical's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cove Rangers. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Hamilton Academical 2:0 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamilton Academical and Cove Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamilton Academical won 0, Cove Rangers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
Hamilton Academical score 1.75 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.05. The League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Hamilton Academical's matches and 35% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Hamilton Academical and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Hamilton Academical have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cove Rangers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.