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As Hamilton Academical prepares to host Elgin City in the upcoming Scottish League Cup match on July 25, 2026, recent form suggests a significant advantage for the home side. Hamilton has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a strong competitive edge and solid tactical execution. Their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities has been pivotal in their recent successes.
Conversely, Elgin City has struggled, managing only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This poor run indicates potential vulnerabilities in their defensive structure, as well as difficulties in capitalizing on offensive chances. Their recent performances suggest a need for improvement in both consistency and tactical discipline to challenge a well-organized Hamilton side.
Bookmakers heavily favor Hamilton with odds of 1.14 for a home win, while Elgin City’s odds sit at 16.97 for an away upset. While Hamilton’s strong home form and Elgin’s struggles paint a clear picture, the unpredictability of cup matches means that anything is possible. Both teams will be keen to assert themselves, making for an intriguing contest.
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| Hamilton 82.3% |
Draw 12.1% |
Elgin 5.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Hamilton: 0.71%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.11 | 8.1 | 16.5 | |
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1.11 | 6.75 | 15.5 | |
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1.14 | 7.32 | 17.67 | |
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1.12 | 8 | 17 |
Latest Results
| 21.07.26 Kilmarnock FC – Hamilton Academical – 1:0 18.07.26 Hamilton Academical – Raith Rovers – 2:1 penalties 11.07.26 Peterhead – Hamilton Academical – 0:1 04.07.26 Haverfordwest County – Hamilton Academical – 0:4 27.06.26 Raith Rovers – Hamilton Academical – 2:2 |
18.07.26 Elgin City – Kilmarnock FC – 0:1 14.07.26 Elgin City – Peterhead – 1:3 11.07.26 Raith Rovers – Elgin City – 3:1 30.06.26 Nairn County – Elgin City – 0:6 27.06.26 Airdrieonians FC – Elgin City – 1:1 |
Facts
Standings
2026/27
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Queen’s Park | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Stirling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Arbroath | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:9 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:11 | 3 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:13 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Clyde | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Livingston | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brechin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
| 5 | Forfar Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:14 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 8 |
| 2 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:6 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr ✔ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Falkirk | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Alloa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 2 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Montrose | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Stenhousemuir | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 5 | East Fife | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Dunfermline | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 6 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (31.19%)
2. Rangers: 3.25 (23.99%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.14%)
4. Aberdeen: 17 (4.59%)
5. Hibernian: 21 (3.71%)
6. Dundee Utd: 26 (3%)
7. Motherwell: 26 (3%)
8. Dundee FC: 26 (3%)
9. St. Mirren: 41 (1.9%)
10. Partick: 65.4 (1.19%)
11. St Johnstone: 65.4 (1.19%)
12. Kilmarnock: 65.4 (1.19%)
13. Livingston: 65.4 (1.19%)
14. Raith: 80.2 (0.97%)
15. Ross County: 80.2 (0.97%)
16. Ayr: 80.2 (0.97%)
17. Queen’s Park: 80.2 (0.97%)
18. Inverness: 100.2 (0.78%)
19. Stenhousemuir: 100.2 (0.78%)
20. Dunfermline: 110.2 (0.71%)
21. Hamilton: 110.2 (0.71%)
22. Montrose: 120.2 (0.65%)
23. Queen of the South: 120.2 (0.65%)
24. Clyde: 130.2 (0.6%)
25. East Fife: 150.2 (0.52%)
26. Kelty Hearts: 180.2 (0.43%)
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