Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Hartlepool travel to face Scunthorpe on Saturday 26 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; Hartlepool are 21st (lower half) with 15.
Current form
Scunthorpe, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to AFC Hornchurch, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Hartlepool, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Worthing, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Scunthorpe, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.5 for Hartlepool.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Scunthorpe 0–0 Hartlepool.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Scunthorpe 1.5 xG, Hartlepool 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Scunthorpe 46%, draw 21%, Hartlepool 33%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Scunthorpe 1–1 Hartlepool. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Scunthorpe46%fair 2.17 · @2.05
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.60
Hartlepool33%fair 3.02 · @3.10
2.67Expected goals
1.47Scunthorpe xG
1.19Hartlepool xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Scunthorpe 1.5 – 1.2 Hartlepool expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool?
On our numbers Scunthorpe have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Hartlepool 33%.
How many goals will there be in Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool?
Our predicted score is Scunthorpe 1–1 Hartlepool, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool?
Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool (National League) kicks off on Saturday 26 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.