Our South Shields vs Buxton Prediction: 1-2
South Shields vs Buxton in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This South Shields vs Buxton 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 – Bedford Town vs South Shields
South Shields must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England National League North victory over Bedford Town in their last outing. In that match, South Shields had 53% possession and 5 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 47% | 0 (1) | - | 35 |
![]() | 53% | 0 (5) | - | 34 |
Buxton's Last Match – Buxton vs Curzon Ashton
Buxton will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 England National League North setback against Curzon Ashton on August 25. In that match, Buxton saw 59% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 41 |
![]() | 41% | 0 (5) | - | 27 |
South Shields vs Buxton Stats
Key Stats
South Shields | Buxton | |
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0.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.58 |
1 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Buxton average 2.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.