Bedford vs Buxton Prediction & Preview
National League N/S (England) · Aug 18, 2026 · kickoff 18:45 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
NATIONAL LEAGUE N/S (ENGLAND)
Bedford vs Buxton
Model pick: Buxton (42%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.39 – 1.66
Total goals: 3.0
Over 2.5: 56%
Both teams score: 57%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Bedford | Buxton |
|---|
| League position | #15 (0 pts) | #12 (0 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | n/a | n/a |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.2 / 0.6 | 1.6 / 1.0 |
*Bedford shown at home, Buxton shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Bedford — last 5
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At home: keeps a clean sheet 33% of the time; 56% of home games go over 2.5.
Buxton — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 26% of the time; 58% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Bedford (home) | Buxton (away) |
|---|
| This season record | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheet rate | 33% | 26% |
| Both teams scored | 56% | 52% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56% | 58% |
National League N/S (England) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.79
Home wins: 43%
Draws: 25%
Away wins: 32%
Over 2.5: 53%
BTTS: 54%
Use these National League N/S (England) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.39 vs 1.66):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (11%) |
| Double chance — Bedford or draw (1X) | 56% |
| Double chance — Buxton or draw (X2) | 68% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 76% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 81% / 19% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 36% / 64% |
| Bedford clean sheet | 19% |
| Buxton clean sheet | 25% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Buxton is the model's most likely outcome at
42%. Despite playing away, Buxton edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. With expected goals of 3.0, this shapes as an open game (56% over 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Bedford vs Buxton — FAQ
Who will win Bedford vs Buxton?
Our statistical model makes Buxton the most likely result at 42%. Full probabilities: Bedford 33%, draw 25%, Buxton 42%.
Will both teams score in Bedford vs Buxton?
The model gives a 57% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Bedford vs Buxton?
Expected goals are 1.39 for Bedford and 1.66 for Buxton — about 3.0 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Bedford vs Buxton?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (11%). Double chance for Bedford or draw is 56%.