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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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Tamworth vs Newcastle United U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.63 expected goals for Tamworth and 1.72 for Newcastle United U21, a combined total of 4.35. That distribution gives Tamworth the largest share of the 1X2 market at 57%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 57% 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

Tamworth win

57.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.63 – 1.72

Model version

poisson-v2

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.

  • Tamworth home form

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

  • Newcastle United U21 away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Tamworth to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 57%, against 57% / 18% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.63 goals for Tamworth and 1.72 for Newcastle United U21, a combined 4.35 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Tamworth win57%
Draw18%
Newcastle United U21 win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

82%

Double chance X2

43%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals93%
Over 2.5 goals81%
Over 3.5 goals63%
Both teams to score76%

Correct score

  • 2–17.7%
  • 3–16.7%
  • 2–26.6%
  • 1–15.8%
  • 3–25.8%

Recent form

Tamworth

  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Aldershot Town · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Wealdstone · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Southend · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Harrogate Town · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-09T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Middlesbrough U21 · 1-3 (L)

Newcastle United U21

  • 2026-10-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Hartlepool · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Luton Town U21 · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Solihull Moors · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-22T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Bradford · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Leeds United U21 · 0-2 (L)

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.

National League Cup table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Tamworth win, at 57.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 76% and over 2.5 goals at 81%.

A 57% 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.