FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle preview and prediction
The match
The National League sees FC Halifax Town take on Carlisle on Tuesday 24 March, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at The Shay Stadium. FC Halifax Town are 10th with 24 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Carlisle sit 8th on 26 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
FC Halifax Town's last 3: DLL Most recently they drew with Rochdale 2–2 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Carlisle's last 3: WLW Most recently they beat Aldershot Town 2–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Carlisle arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for FC Halifax Town and 1.5 for Carlisle. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Halifax Town 38%, draw 23%, Carlisle 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.23. Predicted score: FC Halifax Town 1–1 Carlisle. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Halifax Town38%fair 2.61 · @2.55
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.30
Carlisle39%fair 2.57 · @2.35
2.95Expected goals
1.47FC Halifax Town xG
1.48Carlisle xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–28%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 1.5 – 1.5 Carlisle expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Carlisle to win✓
39%
2.57
2.35
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.29
1.23
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.72
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.38
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carlisle / FT Carlisle✗
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.86
–
Form
FC Halifax Town – last 3
DLL
24 Feb
vs Rochdale
2–2
D
21 Feb
@ York
1–4
L
17 Feb
vs Gateshead
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Carlisle – last 3
WLW
10 Mar
@ Aldershot Town
2–0
W
25 Feb
@ Hartlepool
1–3
L
21 Feb
vs Yeovil Town
3–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Halifax Town and Carlisle.
What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.23.
Who will win FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle?
On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Carlisle 39%.
How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle?
Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 1–1 Carlisle, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle?
FC Halifax Town vs Carlisle (National League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at The Shay Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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