Our Leiston vs Needham Market Prediction: 2-1
Leiston vs Needham Market in the England Southern Premier League Central is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 27, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Leiston vs Needham Market 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
Leiston's Last Match – St Ives Town vs Leiston
Leiston will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 England Southern Premier League Central victory over St Ives Town on November 24. In that match, Leiston saw 54% of the ball and 14 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Ives Town | 46% | 0 (6) | - | 37 |
 Leiston | 54% | 0 (14) | - | 41 |
Needham Market's Last Match – Bishop's Stortford vs Needham Market
Needham Market will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Southern Premier League Central success over Bishop's Stortford on November 25.
Leiston vs Needham Market Stats
Key Stats
| Leiston | Needham Market | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leiston are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Needham Market average 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.