Match

Real Bedford vs Anstey Nomads: prediction and stats

Non League Premier - Southern CentralRegular Season - 24Kick-off on December 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)McMullen Park, Cardington, Bedfordshire

Real BedfordAnstey Nomads

The Footlab model makes Real Bedford the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Anstey Nomads. 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 Real Bedford vs Anstey Nomads?

A very open match: only 36 Elo points separate Real Bedford (1,958) and Anstey Nomads (1,922).

Real Bedford win45 %
Draw25 %
Anstey Nomads win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Real Bedford have 11 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats; Anstey Nomads have 12, 2 and 1.

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

Real Bedford
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Stratford Town(home)6-1Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 15, 2026Banbury United(away)3-1Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 11, 2026Peterborough Sports(away)2-0Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 8, 2026Leamington(home)4-2Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 1, 2026Hertford Town(home)11-2Friendlies Clubs
Anstey Nomads
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Leighton Town(home)2-0Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 15, 2026Bromsgrove Sporting(away)2-1Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 11, 2026Leamington(away)1-1Non League Premier - Southern Central
Aug 8, 2026Leiston(home)1-1Non League Premier - Southern Central
Apr 25, 2026Wellingborough Town(home)1-0Non League Div One - Northern Midlands

How many goals should we expect?

Real Bedford score 3.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Anstey Nomads score 2.4 and concede 0.6. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Real Bedford3.51.5212/1513/15
Anstey Nomads2.40.677/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Real Bedford sit 1st in Non League Premier - Southern Central (9 points from 3 matches) and Anstey Nomads sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Real Bedford3300939
15Anstey Nomads2020222

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 Real Bedford vs Anstey Nomads?
The Footlab model makes Real Bedford the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Anstey Nomads.
Where and when is Real Bedford vs Anstey Nomads played?
Real Bedford vs Anstey Nomads is played on December 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at McMullen Park, in the Non League Premier - Southern Central.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 59% 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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