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Boston United v Scunthorpe: numbers & prediction

FA Cup · England

Boston United

LLLDL
1–3
FT

Scunthorpe

DLLWL
Boston United 48%Draw 21%Scunthorpe 32% Expected goals 1.63 – 1.27
55%
Betarazi pick

Over 2.5 goals

Fair pick · fair odds 1.81 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓

4/10Rating
1.70Odds

Picks by market

ResultBoston United to win ✗48% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.77

Boston United vs Scunthorpe: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Boston United welcome Scunthorpe for a FA Cup fixture on Saturday 17 October (15:00 WAT).

Current form

Boston United, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 5–6 defeat to Southampton U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.

Scunthorpe, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Derby County U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Boston United 1.6 xG, Scunthorpe 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Boston United 48%, draw 21%, Scunthorpe 32%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (55%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: Boston United 2–1 Scunthorpe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Boston United48%fair 2.10 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.50
Scunthorpe32%fair 3.17 · @2.70
2.89Expected goals
1.63Boston United xG
1.27Scunthorpe xG
52%Both score
55%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
2–07%
1–27%
0–17%

From our goals model: Boston United 1.6 – 1.3 Scunthorpe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBoston United to win ✗48%2.102.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79%1.261.22
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓52%1.91–
Draw no betBoston United (draw no bet) ✗60%1.66–
Asian handicapScunthorpe +1 (Asian handicap) ✓70%1.44–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78%1.27–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓55%1.811.70
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗67%1.49–
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓83%1.20–
First team to scoreBoston United to score first ✗53%1.88–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗40%2.48–
Half-time / full-timeHT Boston United / FT Boston United ✗28%3.63–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%10.77–

Recent results

Boston United – last 6

LLLDLW
13 Octvs Southampton U215–6L
10 Octvs Southend1–2L
3 Oct@ Yeovil Town0–6L
29 Sep@ FC Halifax Town1–1D
26 Sepvs AFC Fylde0–1L
19 Sep@ Forest Green3–1W
1.7Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Scunthorpe – last 6

DLLWLL
13 Octvs Derby County U212–2D
10 Oct@ AFC Fylde0–2L
29 Sep@ Barrow0–3L
26 Sepvs Hartlepool4–1W
19 Sep@ AFC Hornchurch0–1L
16 Sepvs Boreham Wood1–2L
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Boston United and Scunthorpe.

Boston United vs Scunthorpe head-to-head page →

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FT Carlisle2 Tamworth1 161%1.53X20%4.00220%5.00 2.1–1.1xG O2.5Over 2.5 goals 62%@1.50 ✓
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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.

Who will win Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

On our numbers Boston United have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Scunthorpe 32%.

How many goals will there be in Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Our predicted score is Boston United 2–1 Scunthorpe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

Boston United vs Scunthorpe (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 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.