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Raith vs Hamilton

Scotland Scotland

Challenge Cup 2025/2026 Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy
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Match Events

5' Event
O'Connor D.
40' Event
Cameron F.
Assist: Aitken K.
51' Event
Brown S.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 5-2, with Raith advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

39%
Raith
15%
Draws
46%
Hamilton
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Hamilton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Hamilton carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Hamilton arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Raith, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Raith Clean Sheet 20%
Hamilton Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Raith Hamilton
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 14 17
Draws 5 4
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1.52 1.93
Goals Conceded 1.03 1
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2026 League Cup
Hamilton vs Raith
2:1
Jun 27, 2026 Club Friendly
Raith vs Hamilton
2:2
Dec 9, 2025 Challenge Cup
Raith vs Hamilton
5:2
Mar 29, 2025 Championship
Hamilton vs Raith
0:3
Feb 22, 2025 Championship
Raith vs Hamilton
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Raith Compare

Top Goalscorer Rowe J.
3 Goals
Assists Leader O'Connor D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47

Hamilton Compare

Top Goalscorer Cameron F.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Raith 32 / 100
Hamilton 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Raith Hamilton

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.80 goals per match.

Raith found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (29 games).

Recent resilience: Raith stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Hamilton has conceded goals in 59% of their last 29 outings.

Scoring Trends

Raith VS Hamilton
1.38 Goals Scored 1.63
0.38 Goals Conceded 0.5
63% Over 1.5 38%
25% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Raith

(Home)
19 Sept
Partick
0 : 0
Raith
12 Sept
Raith
4 : 0
Arbroath
05 Sept
Inverness
0 : 2
Raith
28 Aug
Dunfermline
1 : 0
Raith
22 Aug
Raith
2 : 0
Ayr
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Hamilton

(Away)
19 Sept
Hamilton
4 : 1
Queen of the South
08 Sept
Spartans
0 : 4
Hamilton
05 Sept
East Kilbride
0 : 1
Hamilton
29 Aug
Hamilton
1 : 0
Cove Rangers
25 Aug
Hamilton
0 : 1
Edinburgh City
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Arbroath 3
Kelty Hearts 2
Elgin City 2
East Fife 3
Alloa 2
Airdrieonians 3
Montrose 2
Spartans 1
Queen's Park 2
Clyde 1
Forfar Athletic 2
Edinburgh City 1
Raith 5
Hamilton 2
Queen of the South 4
Dunfermline 3
Hearts B 0
St Johnstone 1
Ross County 4
Celtic B 0
Ayr 2
Peterhead 1
East Kilbride 1
Stranraer 4
Cove Rangers 1
Partick 2
Dumbarton 0
Inverness 9
Stirling 3
Morton 2
Stenhousemuir 2
Annan 0
1/8-finals
Arbroath 3
East Fife 0
Airdrieonians 3
Montrose 1
Queen's Park 2
Forfar Athletic 0
Raith 1
Queen of the South 0
St Johnstone 2
Ross County 0
Ayr 4
Stranraer 1
Partick 3
Inverness 4
Stirling 1
Stenhousemuir 2
Quarter-finals
Arbroath 2
Airdrieonians 3
Queen's Park 1
Raith 2
St Johnstone 3
Ayr 4
Inverness 1
Stenhousemuir 0
Semi-finals
Airdrieonians 1
Raith 2
Ayr 1
Inverness 2
Final
Raith 4
Inverness 1