Our Southport vs Merthyr Town Prediction: 2-3
Southport vs Merthyr Town in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 2-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Southport 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
Southport's Last Match – Southport vs Scarborough Athletic
Southport must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England National League North draw against Scarborough Athletic on January 3. In that match, Southport had 53% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Southport | 53% | 0 (8) | - | 38 |
Scarborough Athletic | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Merthyr Town's Last Match – Worksop vs Merthyr Town
Merthyr Town will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-3 England National League North triumph against Worksop on January 10. In that match, Merthyr Town recorded 50% possession, firing 16 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Worksop | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 60 |
Merthyr Town | 50% | 0 (16) | - | 48 |
Southport vs Merthyr Town Stats
Key Stats
| Southport | Merthyr Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 2.07 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southport are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Merthyr Town average 2.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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