Boston United v Scunthorpe prediction

National League · · Jakemans Community Stadium

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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Boston United v Scunthorpe, National League on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:30 GMT.

Free pick
Over 2.5 goals
Best price: 1.55 at Betano
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Over 2.5 goals in the last 90 days, 67% of 581 landed (95% range 63–70.7%); it had given them 76.4% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
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The match

Boston United host Scunthorpe in the National League on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 17:30 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.

Form and the table

10 of Boston United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Boston United’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Boston United have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.75. Boston United have scored 19 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Boston United have conceded 28 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Nine of Scunthorpe’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Scunthorpe’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Scunthorpe have two wins, no draws and seven defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.67 points per game, scoring 1.11 and conceding 2.11. Scunthorpe have scored 18 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Scunthorpe have conceded 28 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Boston United (21st) and Scunthorpe (22nd) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Boston United the stronger side, 50 rating points above Scunthorpe (Boston United 1379, Scunthorpe 1329, after at least 107 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 October 2026, finished Boston United 1–3 Scunthorpe.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · National League · Jakemans Community Stadium
  • Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Boston United 1 · draws 1 · Scunthorpe 1 · 5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Boston United 1W 0D 4L · Scunthorpe 1W 0D 4L

Boston United v Scunthorpe (National League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 28 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Boston United v Scunthorpe — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Boston UnitedLLLLW
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.2 scored / 3.2 conceded per game
ScunthorpeLLWLL
Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.2 scored / 2.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Boston United 1 · 1 draw · Scunthorpe 1 · 5 goals/game
  • 2026-10-17 Boston United 1–3 Scunthorpe
  • 2026-02-14 Scunthorpe 3–6 Boston United
  • 2025-10-18 Boston United 1–1 Scunthorpe
League standing · 2026/27
Boston United#21 pos15 pts15 pl-9 GD
Scunthorpe#22 pos10 pts14 pl-10 GD
Goals per game
Boston United scored1.27
Scunthorpe scored1.29
Boston United conceded1.87
Scunthorpe conceded2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win Boston United v Scunthorpe?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Boston United v Scunthorpe is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.55 at Betano).
What is the head-to-head record between Boston United and Scunthorpe?
In their last 3 meetings, Boston United won 1, Scunthorpe won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Boston United and Scunthorpe?
Recent form — Boston United 1W 0D 4L; Scunthorpe 1W 0D 4L.

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