Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultScarborough Athletic to win ✗46% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 10.76
Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town preview and prediction
The match
Merthyr Town travel to Mounting Systems Stadium in the National League North on Saturday 12 September (15:00 WAT) to face Scarborough Athletic. Scarborough Athletic are 20th with 16 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while Merthyr Town sit 17th on 19 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Scarborough Athletic's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Macclesfield 0–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Merthyr Town's last 5: WWLDD Most recently they beat Chester 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for Scarborough Athletic and 1.3 for Merthyr Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Scarborough Athletic 46%, draw 21%, Merthyr Town 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Scarborough Athletic 1–1 Merthyr Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Scarborough Athletic46%fair 2.18 · @2.05
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.30
Merthyr Town33%fair 3.00 · @3.10
2.81Expected goals
1.54Scarborough Athletic xG
1.27Merthyr Town xG
62%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–27%
2–07%
From our goals model: Scarborough Athletic 1.5 – 1.3 Merthyr 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
Scarborough Athletic to win✗
46%
2.18
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.61
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Scarborough Athletic / FT Scarborough Athletic✗
26%
3.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
9%
10.76
–
Form
Scarborough Athletic – last 6
DLLWLW
8 Sep
@ Macclesfield
0–0
D
5 Sep
vs AFC Telford United
0–1
L
31 Aug
@ King's Lynn Town
1–3
L
29 Aug
vs Southport
5–1
W
22 Aug
@ Chorley
1–2
L
18 Aug
vs Spennymoor Town
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Merthyr Town – last 6
WWLDDD
8 Sep
@ Chester
1–0
W
5 Sep
vs Macclesfield
2–1
W
31 Aug
@ Buxton
1–2
L
29 Aug
vs Chorley
1–1
D
22 Aug
@ South Shields
1–1
D
18 Aug
vs AFC Telford United
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Scarborough Athletic and Merthyr Town.
What is the prediction for Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town?
On our numbers Scarborough Athletic have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Merthyr Town 33%.
How many goals will there be in Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town?
Our predicted score is Scarborough Athletic 1–1 Merthyr Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town?
Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Mounting Systems 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.
