Our Darlington 1883 vs South Shields Prediction: 3-1
Darlington 1883 vs South Shields in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Darlington 1883 vs South Shields 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 – Chester vs Darlington 1883
After suffering a 1-2 England National League North loss to Chester, Darlington 1883 must win to get back on track. In that match, Darlington 1883 recorded 42% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chester | 58% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Darlington 1883 | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 31 |
South Shields's Last Match – South Shields vs Southport
South Shields will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England National League North draw against Southport on April 12. In that match, South Shields saw 64% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Shields | 64% | 0 (3) | - | 52 |
Southport | 36% | 0 (0) | - | 43 |
Darlington 1883 vs South Shields Stats
Key Stats
| Darlington 1883 | South Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Darlington 1883 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while South Shields average 0.9 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Darlington 1883 18-17
South Shields 9-20
What are the odds for this match?
Darlington 1883 to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.5
South Shields to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8