Our Merthyr Town vs Peterborough Sports Prediction: 3-1
Merthyr Town vs Peterborough Sports in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Merthyr Town vs Peterborough Sports 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
Merthyr Town's Last Match – Worksop vs Merthyr Town
Merthyr Town will look to carry forward their winning form after a 5-3 England National League North success over Worksop on January 10. In that match, Merthyr Town controlled 50% of possession and managed 16 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Worksop | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 60 |
 Merthyr Town | 50% | 0 (16) | - | 48 |
Peterborough Sports's Last Match – Peterborough Sports vs Oxford City
Peterborough Sports will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England National League North share of the spoils with Oxford City on December 30. In that match, Peterborough Sports recorded 59% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough Sports | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 40 |
 Oxford City | 41% | 0 (4) | - | 41 |
Merthyr Town vs Peterborough Sports Stats
Key Stats
| Merthyr Town | Peterborough Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Merthyr Town are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Peterborough Sports average 1.3 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Merthyr Town 27-15
Peterborough Sports 13-22
What are the odds for this match?
Merthyr Town to win: @1.7
Draw: @4
Peterborough Sports to win: @3.7