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Northwich Victoria vs Atherton Collieries Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.90 expected goals for Northwich Victoria and 1.60 for Atherton Collieries, a combined total of 3.50. That distribution gives Northwich Victoria the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% 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

Northwich Victoria win

45.1% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.90 – 1.60

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

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.

  • Northwich Victoria home form

    3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Atherton Collieries away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Northwich Victoria to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 22% / 33% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.90 goals for Northwich Victoria and 1.60 for Atherton Collieries, a combined 3.50 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Northwich Victoria win45%
Draw22%
Atherton Collieries win33%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

55%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals87%
Over 2.5 goals68%
Over 3.5 goals47%
Both teams to score68%

Correct score

  • 1–19.2%
  • 2–18.7%
  • 1–27.3%
  • 2–27.0%
  • 1–05.7%

Recent form

Northwich Victoria

  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Atherton Collieries · 2-3 (L)
  • 2025-08-03T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Campion · 0-2 (L)
  • 2025-07-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Witton Albion · 1-1 (D)
  • 2024-08-20T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Barnoldswick Town · 2-4 (L)
  • 2024-08-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Barnoldswick Town · 1-1 (D)

Atherton Collieries

  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs AFC Fylde · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Trafford · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Trafford · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Prescot Cables · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Northwich Victoria · 3-2 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · Northwich Victoria 2-3 Atherton Collieries (FA Cup)
  • 2020-08-29T14:00:00.000Z · Northwich Victoria 2-0 Atherton Collieries (Friendlies Clubs)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Northwich Victoria win, at 45.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 68% and over 2.5 goals at 68%.

A 45% 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.