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Boston United vs Scunthorpe prediction & analysis

64%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.44Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultBoston United to win ✓40% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 11.78

Boston United vs Scunthorpe preview and prediction

The match

Boston United host Scunthorpe in the National League on Saturday 31 October, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT) at Jakemans Community Stadium. Boston United are 19th with 18 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while Scunthorpe sit 23rd on 10 points (in the bottom three).

Form guide

Boston United's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Gateshead 2–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 3.7 conceded.

Scunthorpe's last 5: LLWDL Most recently they lost to Tamworth 1–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 2.5 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 17 October 2026, finished Boston United 1–3 Scunthorpe.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.6 for Boston United and 1.6 for Scunthorpe. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Boston United 1–1 Scunthorpe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Boston United40%fair 2.51 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.40
Scunthorpe37%fair 2.67 · @2.50
3.21Expected goals
1.63Boston United xG
1.58Scunthorpe xG
64%Both score
62%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–07%
0–16%

From our goals model: Boston United 1.6 – 1.6 Scunthorpe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBoston United to win ✓40%2.512.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77%1.291.29
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓64%1.571.44
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83%1.20–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓62%1.61–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓60%1.67–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗38%2.62–
Half-time / full-timeHT Boston United / FT Boston United ✓24%4.25–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8%11.78–

Form

Boston United – last 6

WLLLLL
27 Octvs Gateshead2–1W
24 Oct@ Eastleigh2–4L
17 Octvs Scunthorpe1–3L
13 Octvs Southampton U215–6L
10 Octvs Southend1–2L
3 Oct@ Yeovil Town0–6L
1.8Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5

Scunthorpe – last 6

LLWDLL
27 Oct@ Tamworth1–4L
24 Octvs Woking2–3L
17 Oct@ Boston United3–1W
13 Octvs Derby County U212–2D
10 Oct@ AFC Fylde0–2L
29 Sep@ Barrow0–3L
1.3Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

17 Oct 2026Boston United v Scunthorpe1–3
Boston United vs Scunthorpe head-to-head page →

National League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Boreham Wood161420+2744
2Harrogate Town161024+1132
3Southend16853+1129
4AFC Fylde16925+629
5Yeovil Town16844+1528
6Worthing16844+728
7Altrincham16916028
8Carlisle16754+926
9Barrow15744+725
10FC Halifax Town16736+824
11Sutton Utd16736-124
12Woking16637+121
13Kidderminster Harriers16565+121
14Aldershot Town16637021
15AFC Hornchurch16709-821
16Forest Green14545-119
17Eastleigh16547-619
18Wealdstone16538-618
19Boston United16538-818
20Tamworth15528-717
21Hartlepool165011-915
22Solihull Moors164111-2113
23Scunthorpe153111-1110
24Gateshead151113-254

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.

Who will win Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

On our numbers Boston United have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Scunthorpe 37%.

How many goals will there be in Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our predicted score is Boston United 1–1 Scunthorpe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Boston United vs Scunthorpe (National League) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Jakemans Community 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.