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Hereford vs South Shields Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Hereford and 0.78 for South Shields, a combined total of 2.03. That distribution gives Hereford the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 33% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% 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
Hereford win
47.5% probability
Expected goals
1.25 – 0.78
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.
Hereford home form
10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
South Shields away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 2 of the last 7 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
77%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
52%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–016.5%
- 0–013.2%
- 1–112.8%
- 2–010.3%
- 0–110.2%
Recent form
Hereford
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Hednesford Town · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Bedford Town · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Stafford Rangers · 2-3 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs South Shields · 6-0 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Harborough Town · 3-0 (W)
South Shields
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Macclesfield · 3-4 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Buxton · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-29T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Brackley Town · 2-3 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Buxton · 4-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Witton Albion · 7-0 (W)
Head-to-head
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · Hereford 6-0 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2026-03-14T15:00:00.000Z · Hereford 2-1 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2025-10-18T14:00:00.000Z · Hereford 1-2 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2025-02-04T19:45:00.000Z · Hereford 1-0 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2024-08-10T14:00:00.000Z · Hereford 3-0 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2024-01-30T19:45:00.000Z · Hereford 0-3 South Shields (National League - North)
- 2023-10-07T14:00:00.000Z · Hereford 0-0 South Shields (National League - North)
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 Hereford win, at 47.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 39% and over 2.5 goals at 33%.
A 48% 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.