Our Merthyr Town vs Southport Prediction: 0-0
Merthyr Town vs Southport in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. A tactical battle is on the cards, and with both teams prioritizing defense, a 0-0 draw appears to be the most likely result.
This Merthyr Town vs Southport 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 – Merthyr Town vs Cardiff U21
Merthyr Town will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 England National League North victory over Southport on August 9. In that match, Merthyr Town had 41% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Merthyr Town | 42% | 0 (11) | - | 42 |
Cardiff U21 | 58% | 0 (17) | - | 48 |
Southport's Last Match – Southport vs FC United of Manchester
Southport will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 England National League North setback against Merthyr Town on August 9. In that match, Southport recorded 59% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Southport | 63% | 0 (6) | - | 70 |
FC United of Manchester | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 33 |
Merthyr Town vs Southport Stats
Key Stats
| Merthyr Town | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Merthyr Town are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Southport average 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.