Blyth Spartans welcome Rylands to Croft Park on March 15, 2025, for what promises to be an intriguing Non League Premier - Northern clash. But let’s be honest—on paper, this looks like a tough afternoon for the home side.
Blyth Spartans welcome Rylands to Croft Park on March 15, 2025, for what promises to be an intriguing Non League Premier - Northern clash. But let’s be honest—on paper, this looks like a tough afternoon for the home side.

Rylands come into this match as the clear favorites, with bookmakers pricing an away win at 1.5, while a Blyth Spartans victory is a long shot at 5.5. Even a draw sits at 4.25, suggesting that the visitors are expected to take care of business. Our AI agrees, backing a Rylands win (2) with a confidence rating of 6.6/10.

So, why is Rylands the smart bet? For starters, squad value often correlates with quality, and Rylands’ squad is worth €75,000, three times the value of Blyth Spartans’ €25,000 team. That kind of gap usually translates to better depth, stronger individual talent, and more consistency.

Looking at recent form, Blyth Spartans did pull off a solid 0-0 away draw against Morpeth Town on January 1, but they were still considered heavy underdogs in that matchup. Meanwhile, Rylands have already proven their ability to win on the road, defeating Scunthorpe 2-1 away in November. That’s a much tougher opponent than Blyth Spartans, further boosting confidence in an away victory.

When it comes to goals, our AI is cautiously optimistic about a high-scoring affair. The model predicts over 2.5 goals (1.75 odds) with a trust of 4.9/10, meaning it's a decent bet but not a sure thing. Historically, 51.1% of matches in this league have hit the over 2.5 mark, so while it's not a lock, there’s a reasonable chance we see goals.

The predicted final score? 1-3 in favor of Rylands, with the visitors expected to take a 0-1 lead at halftime. If you're looking for a correct score bet, this could be worth a punt, but as always, correct scores are tricky to nail down.

Statistically, home teams have won 40.5% of games in this competition, while away teams have come out on top 31.2% of the time. But given the disparity in squad value and recent performances, we’re backing Rylands to improve that away win percentage.

Best Bet: Rylands to win (1.5 odds)
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals (1.75 odds)

Blyth Spartans will need something special to upset the odds, but football is unpredictable. Still, the smart money is on Rylands to get the job done at Croft Park.