Our Darlington 1883 vs Merthyr Town Prediction: 3-2
Darlington 1883 vs Merthyr Town in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We predict a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Darlington 1883 vs Merthyr 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
Darlington 1883's Last Match – Worksop vs Darlington 1883
Darlington 1883 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England National League North draw with Worksop on January 27. In that match, Darlington 1883 recorded 51% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Worksop | 49% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
 Darlington 1883 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 0 |
Merthyr Town's Last Match – Merthyr Town vs AFC Telford
After suffering a 1-4 England National League North loss to AFC Telford, Merthyr Town must win to get back on track. In that match, Merthyr Town controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merthyr Town | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 42 |
 AFC Telford | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 53 |
Darlington 1883 vs Merthyr Town Stats
Key Stats
| Darlington 1883 | Merthyr Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 2.02 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Darlington 1883 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Merthyr Town average 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.