Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Harrogate Town travel to face Scunthorpe on Saturday 5 September in the National League, with Attis Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Scunthorpe are 23rd, in the drop zone, on 10 points after 15 matches; Harrogate Town are 2nd (among the top four) with 32. There are 22 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Scunthorpe, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Carlisle, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Harrogate Town, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Gateshead, at home. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Harrogate Town, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for Scunthorpe.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Scunthorpe 2.0 xG, Harrogate Town 2.0 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Scunthorpe 40%, draw 21%, Harrogate Town 38%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.55 – longer than our fair 1.44, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Scunthorpe 2–1 Harrogate Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Scunthorpe40%fair 2.49 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.40
Harrogate Town38%fair 2.60 · @2.75
4.00Expected goals
2.02Scunthorpe xG
1.98Harrogate Town xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–17%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Scunthorpe 2.0 – 2.0 Harrogate Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Scunthorpe to win✗
40%
2.49
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.44
1.55 ▲
Draw no bet
Scunthorpe (draw no bet)✗
51%
1.96
–
Asian handicap
Harrogate Town +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Scunthorpe to score first✗
50%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Scunthorpe ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Scunthorpe / FT Scunthorpe✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.51
–
Recent results
Scunthorpe – last 6
LWLWLD
31 Aug
@ Carlisle
2–4
L
28 Aug
vs Solihull Moors
3–1
W
22 Aug
@ Eastleigh
2–3
L
18 Aug
vs Stoke City U21
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ Southend
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Yeovil Town
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Harrogate Town – last 6
WLDWWW
31 Aug
vs Gateshead
2–1
W
28 Aug
@ Aldershot Town
1–3
L
22 Aug
vs Barrow
2–2
D
15 Aug
@ Wealdstone
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs Solihull Moors
5–2
W
1 Aug
vs Scarborough Athletic
2–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Scunthorpe and Harrogate Town.
What is the prediction for Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town?
On our numbers Scunthorpe have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Harrogate Town 38%.
How many goals will there be in Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town?
Our predicted score is Scunthorpe 2–1 Harrogate Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town?
Scunthorpe vs Harrogate Town (National League) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Attis Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
