Our Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool Prediction: 3-2
Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. A 3-2 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Scunthorpe's Last Match – Halifax vs Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England National League success over Halifax on March 28. In that match, Scunthorpe saw 50% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Halifax | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
 Scunthorpe | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 57 |
Hartlepool's Last Match – Wealdstone vs Hartlepool
Hartlepool will look to get back on track following a 0-7 England National League loss against Wealdstone on March 31. In that match, Hartlepool recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wealdstone | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 70 |
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool Stats
Key Stats
| Scunthorpe | Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scunthorpe are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Hartlepool average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Scunthorpe 19-18
Hartlepool 15-20
What are the odds for this match?
Scunthorpe to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.6
Hartlepool to win: @3.5
Lineups
Scunthorpe: Zain Westbrooke, Louis Jones, Carlton Ubaezuonu, Tyler Jake Denton, Alfie Beestin, Branden Horton, Danny Whitehall, Callum Roberts, Jean Belehouan, Oliver James Ewing, William George Evans
Hartlepool: Jay Benn, Adam Campbell, Jamie Miley, Maxim Kouogun, Jack David Hunter, Nicholas Hayes, Cameron John, Tom Parkes, Matty Daly, Nathan Sheron, Vadaine Oliver