Our St Ives Town vs Royston Town Prediction: 2-1
St Ives Town vs Royston Town in the England Southern Premier League Central is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This St Ives Town vs Royston 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
St Ives Town's Last Match – St Ives Town vs Leiston
St Ives Town must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 England Southern Premier League Central defeat against Leiston on November 24. In that match, St Ives Town recorded 46% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Ives Town | 46% | 0 (6) | - | 37 |
 Leiston | 54% | 0 (14) | - | 41 |
Royston Town's Last Match – Royston Town vs AFC Sudbury
Determined to get back to winning ways, Royston Town must win after their 3-3 England Southern Premier League Central draw against AFC Sudbury on November 25. In that match, Royston Town saw 38% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Royston Town | 38% | 0 (4) | - | 40 |
 AFC Sudbury | 62% | 0 (8) | - | 41 |
St Ives Town vs Royston Town Stats
Key Stats
| St Ives Town | Royston Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Ives Town are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Royston Town average 0.8 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.