Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 15 August the National League North brings Bedford Town against Darlington 1883. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Bedford Town are 10th, upper half, on 22 points after 14 matches; Darlington 1883 are 22nd (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Bedford Town, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Oxford City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Darlington 1883, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Worksop Town, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Bedford Town, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.5 for Darlington 1883.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bedford Town 1.2 xG, Darlington 1883 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bedford Town 39%, draw 21%, Darlington 1883 40%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (70%, odds 1.45). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bedford Town 1–1 Darlington 1883. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bedford Town39%fair 2.57 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.40
Darlington 188340%fair 2.51 · @2.45
2.48Expected goals
1.23Bedford Town xG
1.25Darlington 1883 xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
0–08%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Bedford Town 1.2 – 1.2 Darlington 1883 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
Darlington 1883 to win✓
40%
2.51
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.50
Draw no bet
Darlington 1883 (draw no bet)✓
51%
1.98
–
Asian handicap
Bedford Town +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.42
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
Darlington 1883 to score first
46%
2.17
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Darlington 1883 / FT Darlington 1883✓
21%
4.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.45
–
Recent results
Bedford Town – last 6
LLWWWD
8 Aug
@ Oxford City
0–1
L
1 Aug
@ Kettering Town
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Walton & Hersham
2–0
W
14 Jul
vs Biggleswade
2–0
W
11 Jul
vs Berkhamsted
2–0
W
7 Jul
vs Aldershot Town
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Darlington 1883 – last 6
LLLLWL
8 Aug
vs Worksop Town
1–2
L
28 Jul
vs Rotherham
0–2
L
21 Jul
vs Carlisle
2–4
L
18 Jul
@ Newcastle
0–3
L
6 Apr
@ South Shields
1–0
W
3 Apr
vs Scarborough Athletic
1–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bedford Town and Darlington 1883.
What is the prediction for Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
On our numbers Bedford Town have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Darlington 1883 40%.
How many goals will there be in Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Our predicted score is Bedford Town 1–1 Darlington 1883, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883?
Bedford Town vs Darlington 1883 (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
