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Buxton vs Merthyr Town Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.40 expected goals for Buxton and 1.38 for Merthyr Town, a combined total of 2.78. That distribution gives Buxton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 53% for over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 38% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
63.3% probability
Expected goals
1.40 – 1.38
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Buxton home form
10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Merthyr Town away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Buxton to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 38%, against 38% / 25% / 37% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.40 goals for Buxton and 1.38 for Merthyr Town, a combined 2.78 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
63%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
62%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.0%
- 1–08.7%
- 0–18.6%
- 2–18.4%
- 1–28.3%
Recent form
Buxton
- 2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Chorley · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Worksop Town · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs King's Lynn Town · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs South Shields · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs South Shields · 0-4 (L)
Merthyr Town
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Marine · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-22T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Truro City · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Truro City · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Scarborough Athletic · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Chester · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-02-28T15:00:00.000Z · Buxton 3-1 Merthyr Town (National League - North)
- 2025-11-29T15:00:00.000Z · Buxton 1-2 Merthyr Town (National League - North)
- 2022-11-05T15:00:00.000Z · Buxton 2-0 Merthyr Town (FA Cup)
National League - North table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | Oxford City | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 24 |
| 4 | South Shields | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| 5 | King's Lynn Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | Hednesford Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 7 | Chester | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Buxton | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | Bedford Town | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 19 |
| 11 | Morecambe | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 12 | Spalding United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 13 | Chorley | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 14 | Worksop Town | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 15 | Marine | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| 16 | Harborough Town | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 16 |
| 17 | Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| 18 | Merthyr Town | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 19 | Radcliffe | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -5 | 15 |
| 20 | Brackley Town | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 |
| 21 | AFC Telford United | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 13 |
| 22 | Darlington 1883 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 11 |
| 23 | Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -10 | 10 |
| 24 | Spennymoor Town | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -14 | 7 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 63.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.
A 63% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.