Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouth Shields to win ✓45% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.75
South Shields vs Chester preview and prediction
The match
Chester travel to Wolf Competitions Stadium in the National League North on Saturday 24 October (15:00 WAT) to face South Shields. South Shields are 1st with 32 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Chester sit 8th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
South Shields's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to FC Halifax Town 2–3 away. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chester's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Bedford Town 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for South Shields and 1.2 for Chester. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: South Shields 45%, draw 22%, Chester 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.55. Predicted score: South Shields 1–1 Chester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
South Shields45%fair 2.25 · @2.30
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.20
Chester34%fair 2.97 · @2.70
2.64Expected goals
1.44South Shields xG
1.20Chester xG
62%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–19%
1–27%
2–07%
From our goals model: South Shields 1.4 – 1.2 Chester 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
South Shields to win✓
45%
2.25
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.37
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT South Shields / FT South Shields✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.75
–
Form
South Shields – last 6
LLWLWW
17 Oct
@ FC Halifax Town
2–3
L
10 Oct
@ Macclesfield
3–4
L
3 Oct
@ Buxton
2–0
W
29 Sep
@ Brackley Town
2–3
L
26 Sep
vs Buxton
4–0
W
19 Sep
vs Witton Albion
7–0
W
3.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Chester – last 6
WLWWLL
10 Oct
vs Bedford Town
1–0
W
3 Oct
@ Spennymoor Town
1–4
L
26 Sep
vs Worksop Town
4–1
W
19 Sep
@ Lower Breck
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Buxton
1–3
L
8 Sep
vs Merthyr Town
0–1
L
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between South Shields and Chester.
What is the prediction for South Shields vs Chester?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win South Shields vs Chester?
On our numbers South Shields have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Chester 34%.
How many goals will there be in South Shields vs Chester?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Shields vs Chester?
Our predicted score is South Shields 1–1 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is South Shields vs Chester?
South Shields vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Wolf Competitions 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.
