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Ossett United vs Pontefract Collieries Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.53 expected goals for Ossett United and 1.53 for Pontefract Collieries, a combined total of 3.06. That distribution gives Ossett United the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. 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

62.1% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.53 – 1.53

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.

  • Ossett United home form

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

  • Pontefract Collieries away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Ossett United to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 38%, against 38% / 24% / 38% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.53 goals for Ossett United and 1.53 for Pontefract Collieries, a combined 3.06 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Ossett United win38%
Draw24%
Pontefract Collieries win38%

Double chance 1X

62%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

62%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals37%
Both teams to score61%

Correct score

  • 1–111.0%
  • 2–18.4%
  • 1–28.4%
  • 1–07.2%
  • 0–17.2%

Recent form

Ossett United

  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs United of Manchester · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Pontefract Collieries · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Guisborough Town · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-04-25T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Bradford (Park Avenue) · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-04-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Consett · 3-0 (W)

Pontefract Collieries

  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Prescot Cables · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Ossett United · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Padiham · 7-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-28T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Guiseley AFC · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-04-25T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Dunston UTS · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 62.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.

A 62% 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.