Our South Shields vs Needham Market Prediction: 3-1
South Shields vs Needham Market in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 22, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This South Shields 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
South Shields's Last Match – Chorley vs South Shields
After suffering a 1-2 England National League North loss to Chorley, South Shields must win to get back on track. In that match, South Shields saw 55% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chorley | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 56 |
 South Shields | 55% | 0 (5) | - | 70 |
Needham Market's Last Match – Needham Market vs Oxford City
Needham Market will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-0 England National League North triumph against Oxford City on February 15. In that match, Needham Market controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Needham Market | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 26 |
 Oxford City | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 28 |
South Shields vs Needham Market Stats
Key Stats
| South Shields | Needham Market | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Needham Market average 2.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
South Shields 9-13
Needham Market 20-15
What are the odds for this match?
South Shields to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.5
Needham Market to win: @3.8