Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 24, 2026 | Broadwood Stadium | Scottish League One | 15:00 GMT

Eighth host ninth as Hamilton look to haul themselves further clear of relegation danger when they host Cove in Cumbernauld.

Key Betting Tips: Hamilton Academical to Win @ 2.15 odds on BoyleSports.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Lineups

Hamilton Academical Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): _Smith, Hutton, Smutek, Kilday, Hendrie, Simpson, Newbury, Bradley, MacDonald, McKinstry, O’Hara _

Cove Rangers Predicted XI (4-4-2): _Mutch, Bisland, Eguaibor, Doyle, Herrington, O’Donnell, Strachan, Yule, Emslie, Megginson, Maguire _

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Current League Standings

Hamilton enter the match on the back of their first away win since October against Peterhead and will be aiming for end a three-month wait to earn consecutive league victories. However, lose and the Accies will find themselves in the relegation play-off place and maybe even three points from bottom. Victory for Paul Hartley’s Cove would see them leapfrog the hosts into eighth and they are also buoyed by going unbeaten in their last three league games. Their recent form is also favourable with one loss in their previous seven.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Head-to-Head Timeline

Both clubs are tied with three victories in their last eleven meetings with five ending in draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 15 November 2025: Cove 2-1 Hamilton (Scottish League One)
• 30 August 2025: Hamilton 0-0 Cove (Scottish League One)
• 23 March 2024: Cove 1-3 Hamilton (Scottish League One)
• 13 January 2024: Hamilton 2-0 Cove (Scottish League One)
• 4 November 2023: Cove 1-0 Hamilton (Scottish League One)

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Recent Matches Analysis

Hamilton Academical Last 5 Matches:

• Raith Rovers 5-2 Hamilton (Challenge Cup)
• Inverness CT 4-0 Hamilton (League One)
• Hamilton 1-0 Alloa (League One)
• Queen of the South 4-0 Hamilton (League One)
• Peterhead 2-3 Hamilton (League One)

The Accies have won two of their last five with one of them being a Challenge Cup exit. They have scored six goals but conceding 15 in five matches is a figure that would need to be substantially lower if they want to ensure safety.

Cove Rangers Last 5 Matches:

• Cove 1-2 Partick Thistle (Challenge Cup)
• Kelty Hearts 2-5 Cove (League One)
• Peterhead 0-4 Cove (League One)
• Cove 0-0 Inverness (League One)
• Kelty Hearts 1–1 Cove (Kelty Hearts win on penalties - Scottish Cup)

Despite failing to progress in the Challenge Cup and Scottish Cup, consecutive league wins for the first time since last March and an impressive draw at home to league leaders Inverness has placed the Toonsers in decent form ahead of a potentially season defining clash.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 40.00% confidence in Hamilton Academical to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Hamilton Academical to Win @ 2.15 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers

Kevin O’Hara (Hamilton Academical): The 27-year-old scored in the victory against Peterhead and with an assist in the win against Alloa, the striker is growing in confidence.

Mitchell Megginson (Cove Rangers): In his tenth season with the club and having scored four goals in the past two victories, the 33-year-old is providing a reminder of his scoring ability.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers Match Facts

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Stadium Information: The home of Hamilton since their departure from New Douglas Park last year. It was most recently the stadium of League Two club Clyde and also currently hosts the Rangers Women’s home matches.

Hamilton Academical vs Cove Rangers: Final Prediction

Hamilton Academical 2-1 Cove Rangers