Our Needham Market vs Kettering Prediction: 3-1
Needham Market vs Kettering in the England Southern Premier League Central is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Needham Market vs Kettering 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
Needham Market's Last Match – Needham Market vs Stratford Town
Determined to maintain their recent success, Needham Market must win following their 1-0 England Southern Premier League Central victory against Stratford Town on January 17. In that match, Needham Market had 58% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Needham Market | 58% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
 Stratford Town | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 24 |
Kettering's Last Match – Leiston vs Kettering
Kettering will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England Southern Premier League Central defeat at the hands of Leiston on January 10.
Needham Market vs Kettering Stats
Key Stats
| Needham Market | Kettering | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Needham Market are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Kettering average 1.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.