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Darlington vs Farsley Celtic Prediction

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Darlington

€100.00Th.

5 Apr10:00
4 : 2

Farsley Celtic

€50.00Th.

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Darlington vs Farsley Celtic Prediction National League - North

This Saturday at Blackwell Meadows, Darlington will host Farsley Celtic in a National League North fixture that, on paper, looks as one-sided as a coin with two heads. The bookmakers certainly think so—Darlington are priced at a meager 1.07 to win, while Farsley’s odds of pulling off an upset sit at a staggering 29.0. Even the draw, at 9.2, feels like a long shot. But as any seasoned football fan knows, odds don’t always tell the full story.

Recent Form and Historical Context

Darlington’s recent performances suggest they’re in no mood for charity. Their last meeting with Farsley, a 3-1 victory in April 2024, was a statement of intent. Add to that their surprising 1-0 away win against Kidderminster Harriers earlier this year—a result few saw coming given their 5.4 odds—and it’s clear this is a side capable of grinding out results even when expectations are stacked against them.

Farsley, meanwhile, have shown flashes of resilience. Their 3-1 triumph over Curzon Ashton in December, despite being priced at 6.0, proves they can punch above their weight. But consistency has been their Achilles’ heel. In a league where home teams win 41.7% of the time and away victories occur just 29.7%, Farsley’s task becomes even tougher.

Goals Expected, But From Whom?

The stats suggest goals are likely. Over 2.5 has landed in 48.3% of National League North matches this season, and Darlington’s recent form hints at a repeat. Our AI prediction leans heavily toward a 3-0 home win, with a halftime scoreline of 2-0. The over 2.5 goals market, at odds of 1.44, feels like the safest play here—especially when you consider that 71.1% of games in this division see at least two goals.

Farsley’s defense will need a miracle. Darlington’s squad, valued at €100k compared to Farsley’s €50k, boasts more firepower on paper. But football isn’t played on spreadsheets, and if Farsley can channel the spirit of their Curzon Ashton upset, they might just make things interesting.

Final Thoughts: Betting With Your Head, Not Your Heart

While the romantic in us might root for a Farsley shock, the numbers don’t lie. Darlington are heavy favorites for a reason, and the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.44 offers solid value. If you’re feeling bold, a correct score punt on 3-0 could be tempting—just don’t bet the house on it.

Kickoff is at 15:00 GMT on April 5th. Whether you’re watching from the stands at Blackwell Meadows or following along online, expect goals, a dominant home display, and—if the odds hold—three points for Darlington.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Darlington vs Farsley Celtic

O2.5 -227

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -227
5/10

1x2 Tip

1 -1429

Darlington is expected to win with odds of -1429
5/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -227

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

No -278

At least one team is not expected to score
2/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

3:0

Average / Match

3.4
Total Goals
3.4
1.5
Goals Scored
0.2
1.9
Goals Against
3.2

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
0
10
Over 1.5 Goals
9
6
Over 2.5 Goals
7
4
Over 3.5 Goals
6
8
Both Teams Scored
2
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Darlington
6 - 1 - 2
Farsley Celtic
Darlington Darlington 05-Apr-25
4:2
Farsley C Farsley Celtic
Farsley Celtic Farsley C 02-Nov-24
0:2
Darlington Darlington
Darlington Darlington 13-Apr-24
3:1
Farsley C Farsley Celtic
Farsley Celtic Farsley C 04-Nov-23
1:2
Darlington Darlington
Farsley Celtic Farsley C 21-Mar-23
3:1
Darlington Darlington
Darlington Darlington 29-Aug-22
1:0
Farsley C Farsley Celtic
Darlington Darlington 02-May-22
1:1
Farsley C Farsley Celtic
Farsley Celtic Farsley C 08-Jan-22
0:6
Darlington Darlington

Profile time Recent Matches of Darlington

27 JanD Worksop Worksop.
1:1
Darlington. Darlington
24 JanW Chorley Chorley.
1:2
Darlington. Darlington

Profile time Recent Matches of Farsley C

England - National League - North England - National League - North

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Brackley Town Brackley Town46
75-42
92
2 Scunthorpe Scunthorpe46
76-30
90
3 Kidderminster Harriers Kidderminster46
86-37
89
4 Chester Chester46
73-45
87
5 Chorley Chorley46
76-49
79
6 King's Lynn Town King's Lynn46
52-45
79
7 Buxton Buxton46
76-52
77
8 Curzon Ashton Curzon Ashton46
59-41
77
9 Spennymoor Town Spennymoor46
76-50
76
10 Hereford Hereford46
68-51
76
11 Darlington 1883 Darlington46
61-54
69
12 Peterborough Sports Peterborough46
55-57
63
13 Scarborough Athletic Scarborough46
64-58
61
14 Alfreton Town Alfreton Town46
54-59
59
15 Marine Marine46
45-57
58
16 Leamington Leamington46
52-56
55
17 South Shields South Shields46
60-73
54
18 Southport Southport46
43-58
53
19 Oxford City Oxford City46
58-74
53
20 Radcliffe Radcliffe46
56-75
51
21 Needham Market Needham Market46
44-76
39
22 Rushall Olympic Rushall46
42-98
35
23 Warrington Town Warrington46
34-70
31
24 Farsley Celtic FC Farsley Celtic46
35-113
26
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