Our Merthyr Town vs South Shields Prediction: 1-2
Merthyr Town vs South Shields in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 11, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Merthyr Town 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
Merthyr Town's Last Match – Chester vs Merthyr Town
Merthyr Town will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England National League North draw with Chester on October 4. In that match, Merthyr Town recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 38 |
![]() | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 42 |
South Shields's Last Match – South Shields vs Chorley
South Shields will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 England National League North win against Chorley on October 4. In that match, South Shields controlled 65% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
![]() | 35% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Merthyr Town vs South Shields Stats
Key Stats
Merthyr Town | South Shields | |
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0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
1.83 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
1.6 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Merthyr Town are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while South Shields average 2.3 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.