Scottish League
2025-11-01 - East Fife vs Hamilton Academical
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Scotland: League One
Venue: Bayview Stadium
Saturday 1st November 2025, 1500hrs (GMT)
East Fife return to home soil on Saturday afternoon aiming to continue their steady climb up the League One standings when they entertain high-flying Hamilton Academical at Bayview Stadium.
The Fifers are enjoying a solid spell of form under Freyr Alexandersson, having lost just one of their last eight matches in all competitions. Their recent 3-0 victory away at Kelty Hearts followed an impressive sequence of results which also included a 2-0 home success against Cove Rangers and a hard-earned 1-1 draw at Alloa Athletic.
East Fife have been particularly consistent at home, winning three of their five league fixtures in Methil while conceding only four goals.
With five wins and three draws from their opening eleven games, East Fife sit comfortably in mid-table and boast an improving average of 1.88 points per game over their last eight matches. They have tightened up defensively, conceding just once in their previous three outings, and will take confidence from their growing resilience and strong home record.
Hamilton Academical, meanwhile, arrive in Fife chasing another positive result as they look to sustain their promotion challenge. The Accies have collected six wins from their opening eleven fixtures, including notable recent victories over Montrose (4-0), Inverness (3-1), and Stenhousemuir (2-0).
Rob Edwards’ side were edged out 2-1 at home by Queen of the South last time out but remain second in the table with an impressive overall points-per-game figure of 1.82.
Away from home, Hamilton have been a tough nut to crack, winning three of five games on the road and averaging two points per match while conceding just once in their last three away fixtures. Their attacking output — averaging over two goals per game — makes them one of the division’s most potent sides.
The Betting Verdict
With East Fife improving and Hamilton maintaining strong travelling form, this could develop into a closely contested encounter in Methil.
The Pick :
East Fife 1-1 Hamilton Academical
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Draw at odds of 3.50 with Bet365
