Our Hamilton vs East Fife Prediction: 2-1
Hamilton vs East Fife in the Scotland League One is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Hamilton vs East Fife prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hamilton's Last Match – Queen of South vs Hamilton
Hamilton will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 Scotland League One setback against Queen of South on December 27. In that match, Hamilton recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Queen of South | 50% | 0 (13) | - | 73 |
Hamilton | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
East Fife's Last Match – East Fife vs Kelty Hearts
East Fife will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Scotland League One loss to Kelty Hearts on December 27. In that match, East Fife recorded 50% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
East Fife | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 34 |
Kelty Hearts | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 36 |
Hamilton vs East Fife Stats
Key Stats
| Hamilton | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hamilton are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while East Fife average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Hamilton 14-20
East Fife 10-12
What are the odds for this match?
Hamilton to win: @2.5
Draw: @3.2
East Fife to win: @2.45
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825



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