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Sept. 8, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Spartans Hamilton Academical
Spartans D L D D W W
Hamilton Academical D W L W W W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Spartans Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Home Elgin City 3 - 3 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Away Stranraer 1 - 0 Loss
Aug 11, 26 Away East Fife 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 8, 26 Home Edinburgh City 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 1, 26 Away Annan Athletic 2 - 4 Win
Jul 25, 26 Away Montrose 0 - 2 Win

Hamilton Academical Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Away East Fife 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Home Airdrie United 4 - 0 Win
Aug 12, 26 Home Celtic II 1 - 3 Loss
Aug 8, 26 Home Alloa Athletic 1 - 0 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away Montrose 0 - 5 Win
Jul 25, 26 Home Elgin City 5 - 0 Win

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.91% likelihood that both Spartans and Hamilton Academical will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Spartans or Hamilton Academical to win
This prediction indicates that Hamilton Academical has a 37.83% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.16 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.88% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.86% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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