St Ives Town vs Needham Market – Expert Analysis
The upcoming match between St Ives Town and Needham Market promises to be an intriguing encounter, with both teams having demonstrated resilience in their recent performances. The betting odds suggest a tightly contested game, with significant chances for both teams to keep the scoreline low. Historically, St Ives Town has shown a tendency to control the pace in the second half, while Needham Market often struggles to find the back of the net early on. This matchup is expected to be a tactical battle, with defensive strategies playing a crucial role.
St Ives Town
Needham Market
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 84.20% | (2-2) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 87.50% | (2-2) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 72.70% | (2-2) 1.22 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 71.40% | (2-2) | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 72.30% | (2-2) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 63.80% | (2-2) 1.95 | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 64.30% | (2-2) 2.20 | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 59.20% | (2-2) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 55.20% | (2-2) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 54.80% | (2-2) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 55.30% | (2-2) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.31% | (2-2) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.88% | (2-2) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.83% | (2-2) |
Betting Predictions and Insights
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 86.00
The odds indicate a high probability that neither team will score in the first half, suggesting a cautious approach from both sides as they assess each other’s tactics. - Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 85.20
Similar to the first half, the likelihood of a goalless second half is also high, reinforcing the expectation of a defensive game. - Over 1.5 Goals: 71.00
Despite the defensive outlook, there’s still a reasonable chance for over 1.5 goals, indicating potential for sporadic offensive bursts. - Over 0.5 Goals HT: 71.70
The odds for over 0.5 goals by halftime suggest that at least one team might break through early, possibly setting the tone for the rest of the match. - Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 71.10
St Ives Town has a decent chance to score in the first half, which could give them an early advantage and boost their confidence. - Under 2.5 Goals: 65.00
The prediction for under 2.5 goals aligns with the defensive nature expected in this match, pointing towards a low-scoring affair. - Both Teams Not to Score: 66.40
A draw with no goals is quite likely, reflecting the anticipated strategic play focused on maintaining clean sheets. - First Goal 30+ Minutes: 55.40
The odds favor the first goal being scored after the initial 30 minutes, suggesting a slow start with both teams settling into their formations. - Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 56.70
Needham Market is expected to struggle offensively in the first half, possibly due to St Ives Town’s strong home defense. - Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 56.20
Continuing their trend, Needham Market might find it challenging to score in the second half as well. - Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 55.90
St Ives Town could capitalize on their home advantage and break through in the latter stages of the match.
The average total goals predicted at 2.81 and average goals scored at 2.18 suggest that while scoring might be limited, there are opportunities for both teams to find the net at least twice during the game.
Average conceded goals standing at 1.43 further indicates that defenses will play a critical role in determining the outcome of this encounter.
