Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouth Shields to win ✓50% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · fair 1.70
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗66% · @1.50
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.27
Buxton vs South Shields preview and prediction
The match
South Shields travel to face Buxton in the FA Cup on Saturday 3 October (15:00 WAT).
Form guide
Buxton's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to South Shields 0–4 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
South Shields's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Brackley Town 2–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 September 2026, finished South Shields 4–0 Buxton.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.6 for Buxton and 2.1 for South Shields. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 66% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Buxton 30%, draw 20%, South Shields 50%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Buxton 1–2 South Shields. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Buxton30%fair 3.34 · @3.00
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.50
South Shields50%fair 2.01 · @2.00
3.61Expected goals
1.56Buxton xG
2.05South Shields xG
59%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–19%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
0–26%
From our goals model: Buxton 1.6 – 2.1 South Shields expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Buxton vs South Shields?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Buxton vs South Shields?
On our numbers Buxton have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 20% and South Shields 50%.
How many goals will there be in Buxton vs South Shields?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Buxton vs South Shields?
Our predicted score is Buxton 1–2 South Shields, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Buxton vs South Shields?
Buxton vs South Shields (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 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.
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