St Ives Town vs Needham Market

Expert Analysis: St Ives Town vs Needham Market

The upcoming match between St Ives Town and Needham Market promises an intriguing contest, with predictions suggesting a tightly contested affair. Both teams have demonstrated defensive resilience, as indicated by the high odds for both teams not to score in either half (85.70 in the 1st half and 83.00 in the 2nd half). However, the likelihood of over 1.5 goals (73.90) and over 0.5 goals in the first half (72.60) suggests that there will be some attacking play, particularly from St Ives Town who are favored to score in the 1st half (73.80). The average total goals predicted at 3.41 further supports the expectation of a lively game.

Prediction Insights

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: At 85.70, this is one of the most likely outcomes, indicating strong defensive performances expected from both sides.
• Over 1.5 Goals: With odds at 73.90, there is a significant chance that the game will see more than one and a half goals being scored.
• Under 2.5 Goals: The odds at 63.40 suggest that while there may be some scoring, it is unlikely to exceed two and a half goals.
• First Goal After 30 Minutes: Odds of 55.50 indicate that patience might be rewarded as the match progresses beyond the initial phase.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 56.90, it seems probable that Needham Market will struggle to find the net early on.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: At 55.40, this suggests continued defensive strength from Needham Market throughout the match.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: Odds of 57.40 highlight the potential for St Ives Town to capitalize later in the game.

Average Goals Analysis

The average total goals predicted at 3.41 indicates a moderately high-scoring match, with St Ives Town expected to score around 1.78 goals and concede approximately 2.03 goals. This suggests that while St Ives Town will likely put up a fight, Needham Market’s defense might also hold up well.