The Non League Premier Northern sees Rylands take on Ilkeston Town on Saturday 21 February, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at The Hive Arena. Rylands are 5th with 30 points from 17 games (in the top half), while Ilkeston Town sit 20th on 13 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.5 for Rylands and 1.2 for Ilkeston Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rylands 46%, draw 21%, Ilkeston Town 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: Rylands 1–1 Ilkeston Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rylands46%fair 2.15 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.20
Ilkeston Town32%fair 3.08 · @3.10
2.65Expected goals
1.48Rylands xG
1.17Ilkeston Town xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Rylands 1.5 – 1.2 Ilkeston Town 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
Rylands to win✓
46%
2.15
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.76
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rylands / FT Rylands✓
26%
3.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.59
–
Form
Rylands
No recent results on record.
Ilkeston Town
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rylands and Ilkeston Town.
What is the prediction for Rylands vs Ilkeston Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Rylands vs Ilkeston Town?
On our numbers Rylands have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ilkeston Town 32%.
How many goals will there be in Rylands vs Ilkeston Town?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rylands vs Ilkeston Town?
Our predicted score is Rylands 1–1 Ilkeston Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Rylands vs Ilkeston Town?
Rylands vs Ilkeston Town (Non League Premier Northern) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at The Hive Arena.
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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