Our South Shields vs Bedford Town Prediction: 3-1
South Shields vs Bedford Town in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This South Shields vs Bedford Town prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
South Shields's Last Match – South Shields vs Macclesfield
South Shields will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 England National League North triumph against Macclesfield on April 14. In that match, South Shields recorded 51% possession and 10 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Shields | 51% | 0 (10) | - | 59 |
 Macclesfield | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 103 |
Bedford Town's Last Match – Bedford Town vs Hereford FC
Bedford Town should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England National League North draw against Hereford FC on April 11. In that match, Bedford Town controlled 42% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bedford Town | 42% | 0 (5) | - | 33 |
 Hereford FC | 58% | 0 (3) | - | 41 |
South Shields vs Bedford Town Stats
Key Stats
| South Shields | Bedford Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Bedford Town average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.