Our Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town Prediction: 1-1
Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Scarborough Athletic 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
Scarborough Athletic's Last Match – Buxton vs Scarborough Athletic
Scarborough Athletic must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England National League North defeat against Buxton on April 11. In that match, Scarborough Athletic saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buxton | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 73 |
 Scarborough Athletic | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 48 |
Merthyr Town's Last Match – Marine vs Merthyr Town
Merthyr Town will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England National League North victory over Marine, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Merthyr Town recorded 57% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marine | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 96 |
 Merthyr Town | 57% | 0 (6) | - | 83 |
Scarborough Athletic vs Merthyr Town Stats
Key Stats
| Scarborough Athletic | Merthyr Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scarborough Athletic are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Merthyr Town average 1.5 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.