Match

Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe: prediction and stats

National LeagueRegular Season - 32Kick-off on February 13, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham

HartlepoolScunthorpe

The Footlab model makes Scunthorpe the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for Hartlepool. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe?

A very open match: only 91 Elo points separate Hartlepool (1,763) and Scunthorpe (1,855).

Hartlepool win33 %
Draw24 %
Scunthorpe win43 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hartlepool have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Scunthorpe have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hartlepool
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Sutton Utd(away)1-2National League
Aug 15, 2026Aldershot Town(away)1-0National League
Aug 11, 2026Middlesbrough U21(home)0-10National League Cup
Aug 8, 2026Barrow(home)2-0National League
Aug 1, 2026Fleetwood Town(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Scunthorpe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Eastleigh(away)2-3National League
Aug 18, 2026Stoke City U21(home)4-0National League Cup
Aug 15, 2026Southend(away)0-1National League
Aug 8, 2026Yeovil Town(home)1-1National League
Jul 31, 2026Chesterfield(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hartlepool win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 Scunthorpe win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 3, 2026Scunthorpe 0-0 HartlepoolNational League
Dec 26, 2025Hartlepool 1-2 ScunthorpeNational League
Jul 30, 2024Hartlepool 2-1 ScunthorpeFriendlies Clubs
Apr 30, 2022Scunthorpe 1-1 HartlepoolLeague Two
Dec 11, 2021Hartlepool 0-0 ScunthorpeLeague Two
Feb 1, 2014Hartlepool 0-0 ScunthorpeLeague Two

Last archived meeting: Scunthorpe vs Hartlepool on Apr 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hartlepool score 1.4 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Scunthorpe score 1.4 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hartlepool1.42.057/1510/15
Scunthorpe1.41.347/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hartlepool sit 5th in National League (6 points from 3 matches) and Scunthorpe sit 19th (1 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Hartlepool3201426
19Scunthorpe3012351

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe?
The Footlab model makes Scunthorpe the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for Hartlepool.
Where and when is Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe played?
Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe is played on February 13, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at The Suit Direct Stadium, in the National League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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