Our Hamilton vs FC Edinburgh Prediction: 2-1
Hamilton vs FC Edinburgh in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 27, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Hamilton vs FC Edinburgh 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 aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 Scotland League One triumph against Queen of South on August 9. In that match, Hamilton recorded 50% possession and 12 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Queen of South | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 42 |
Hamilton | 50% | 0 (12) | - | 49 |
FC Edinburgh's Last Match – Stranraer vs FC Edinburgh
FC Edinburgh will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Scotland League Two win against Stranraer on August 9. In that match, FC Edinburgh recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stranraer | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 23 |
FC Edinburgh | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 46 |
Hamilton vs FC Edinburgh Stats
Key Stats
| Hamilton | FC Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.35 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hamilton are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while FC Edinburgh average 0.9 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.