Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883 preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Bedford Town take on Darlington 1883 on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT). Bedford Town are 10th with 22 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Darlington 1883 sit 22nd on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Bedford Town's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Oxford City 0–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Darlington 1883's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Worksop Town 1–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Bedford Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for Bedford Town and 1.2 for Darlington 1883. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bedford Town 38%, draw 23%, Darlington 1883 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Bedford Town 1–1 Darlington 1883. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bedford Town38%fair 2.62 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.40
Darlington 188339%fair 2.56 · @2.45
2.48Expected goals
1.23Bedford Town xG
1.25Darlington 1883 xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
0–08%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Bedford Town 1.2 – 1.2 Darlington 1883 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
Darlington 1883 to win✓
39%
2.56
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.42
1.45
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Darlington 1883 / FT Darlington 1883✓
21%
4.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.44
–
Form
Bedford Town – last 6
LLWWWD
8 Aug
@ Oxford City
0–1
L
1 Aug
@ Kettering Town
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Walton & Hersham
2–0
W
14 Jul
vs Biggleswade
2–0
W
11 Jul
vs Berkhamsted
2–0
W
7 Jul
vs Aldershot Town
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Darlington 1883 – last 6
LLLLWL
8 Aug
vs Worksop Town
1–2
L
28 Jul
vs Rotherham
0–2
L
21 Jul
vs Carlisle
2–4
L
18 Jul
@ Newcastle
0–3
L
6 Apr
@ South Shields
1–0
W
3 Apr
vs Scarborough Athletic
1–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bedford Town and Darlington 1883.
What is the prediction for Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
On our numbers Bedford Town have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Darlington 1883 39%.
How many goals will there be in Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Our predicted score is Bedford Town 1–1 Darlington 1883, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883 (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
