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FA Cup · England

Boston United

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1–3
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Scunthorpe

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Boston United vs Scunthorpe prediction & analysis

55%
Footrivo pick

Over 2.5 goals

Fair pick · fair odds 1.81 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓

4/10Rating
1.70Odds
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Value bet: Boston United to win @ 2.20 – our chance 48% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultBoston United to win ✗48% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.71

Boston United vs Scunthorpe preview and prediction

The match

The FA Cup sees Boston United take on Scunthorpe on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT).

Form guide

Boston United's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Southampton U21 5–6 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.8 conceded.

Scunthorpe's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Derby County U21 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for Boston United and 1.3 for Scunthorpe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 52%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 55% chance at odds of 1.70. Predicted score: Boston United 2–1 Scunthorpe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Boston United48%fair 2.07 · @2.20
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.50
Scunthorpe31%fair 3.20 · @2.70
2.89Expected goals
1.64Boston United xG
1.25Scunthorpe xG
52%Both score
55%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
2–07%
1–27%
0–17%

From our goals model: Boston United 1.6 – 1.3 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 ✗48%2.072.20 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80%1.251.22
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓52%1.91–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78%1.27–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓55%1.811.70
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗67%1.49–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗40%2.48–
Half-time / full-timeHT Boston United / FT Boston United ✗28%3.58–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%10.71–

Form

Boston United – last 6

LLLDLW
13 Octvs Southampton U215–6L
10 Octvs Southend1–2L
3 Oct@ Yeovil Town0–6L
29 Sep@ FC Halifax Town1–1D
26 Sepvs AFC Fylde0–1L
19 Sep@ Forest Green3–1W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Scunthorpe – last 6

DLLWLL
13 Octvs Derby County U212–2D
10 Oct@ AFC Fylde0–2L
29 Sep@ Barrow0–3L
26 Sepvs Hartlepool4–1W
19 Sep@ AFC Hornchurch0–1L
16 Sepvs Boreham Wood1–2L
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Boston United and Scunthorpe.

Boston United vs Scunthorpe head-to-head page →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.

Who will win Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

On our numbers Boston United have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Scunthorpe 31%.

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

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our predicted score is Boston United 2–1 Scunthorpe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Boston United vs Scunthorpe (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 17 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.