South Shields vs Chorley: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
South Shields welcome Chorley to Mariners Park for a National League North fixture on Saturday 15 August (15:00 WAT). In the table, South Shields are 1st, leading the league, on 32 points after 15 matches; Chorley are 13th (lower half) with 20. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
South Shields, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Scarborough Athletic, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Chorley, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Chester, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours South Shields, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.2 for Chorley.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Mar 2026) it ended Chorley 1–1 South Shields.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give South Shields 1.8 xG, Chorley 0.7 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – South Shields 64%, draw 23%, Chorley 13%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (72%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: South Shields 1–0 Chorley. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
South Shields64%fair 1.56 · @1.50
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.90
Chorley13%fair 7.75 · @5.50
2.43Expected goals
1.78South Shields xG
0.66Chorley xG
53%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–016%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: South Shields 1.8 – 0.7 Chorley expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for South Shields vs Chorley?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win South Shields vs Chorley?
On our numbers South Shields have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Chorley 13%.
How many goals will there be in South Shields vs Chorley?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Shields vs Chorley?
Our predicted score is South Shields 1–0 Chorley, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is South Shields vs Chorley?
South Shields vs Chorley (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Mariners Park.
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.
