Hitchin Town vs Needham Market: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
Hitchin Townvs
Needham MarketThe model puts Needham Market at 45%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: medium.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +The head-to-head record favours Needham Market (2-2-7).
- +Recent form favours Needham Market.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
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Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Hitchin Town have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Needham Market have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Hitchin Town have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Needham Market is priced at 2.18.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||
| 4 | ||||||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Hitchin Town at 31%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Needham Market at 45%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.
The market frames this as a close contest. Hitchin Town is priced at 2.764. The draw is priced at 3.56. Needham Market is priced at 2.18.
Hitchin Town have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Needham Market have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.
Hitchin Town have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. Needham Market have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 52% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Hitchin Town or Needham Market?
Our model rates Needham Market as the most likely outcome at 45% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Hitchin Town vs Needham Market?
A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 11 meetings: 2 Hitchin Town wins, 2 draws, 7 Needham Market wins.
Odds movement
League table
England. Southern Premier League. Central| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Real Bedford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 2 |  Bromsgrove | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Stourbridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Rushall Olympic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Kettering Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Bury Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Redditch United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 |  Worcester City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Leiston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 |  Stratford Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 |  Leighton Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 |  Peterborough Sports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 |  Anstey Nomads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 |  Racing Club Warwick | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bishop's Stortford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 |  Banbury United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Hitchin Town | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Halesowen Town | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 19 |  Alvechurch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 20 |  Leamington | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 21 | Needham Market | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 22 |  Stamford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
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