Our Salford City vs Accrington Stanley Prediction: 2-1
Salford City vs Accrington Stanley in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 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 Salford City vs Accrington Stanley 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
Salford City's Last Match – Salford City vs Rotherham
Salford City will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England EFL Cup draw against Rotherham on August 12. In that match, Salford City saw 51% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salford City | 51% | 7 (4) | 1.32 | 66 |
Rotherham | 49% | 11 (4) | 0.99 | 51 |
Accrington Stanley's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Peterborough
Accrington Stanley will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England EFL Cup victory over Peterborough, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Accrington Stanley controlled 27% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accrington Stanley | 27% | 8 (8) | 0.93 | 31 |
Peterborough | 73% | 9 (3) | 0.82 | 56 |
Salford City vs Accrington Stanley Stats
Key Stats
| Salford City | Accrington Stanley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.77 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Salford City are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Accrington Stanley average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Salford City 19-15
Accrington Stanley 15-14
What are the odds for this match?
Salford City to win: @1.7
Draw: @4.1
Accrington Stanley to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825