Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Preview
The Project Solar UK Stadium braces for a gritty encounter this Saturday as Hyde United host Matlock Town in a Non League Premier - Northern fixture that promises drama, goals, and perhaps a touch of underdog defiance. With kickoff at 15:00 GMT, the stage is set for a battle where history, statistics, and squad valuations collide—but as any football fan knows, numbers only tell half the story.
The Non League Premier - Northern is a competition where home advantage carries weight. This season, hosts have won 40.6% of matches, while away sides triumph just 31.3% of the time. For Hyde United, that trend offers a glimmer of optimism. Their €100k squad value—double Matlock’s €50k budget—suggests deeper resources, but as Shakespeare might say, 'the play’s the thing,' and Matlock’s warriors won’t arrive merely to fill a supporting role.
This is a league where the net bulges regularly: 72.5% of games feature over 1.5 goals, and 51.2% surpass 2.5. Yet Hyde United vs Matlock Town might not be a free-scoring carnival. NerdyTips’ AI predicts under 3.5 goals (1.35 odds), aligning with Matlock’s disciplined approach and Hyde’s pragmatic edge. The last meeting between these sides, a 2-1 Hyde victory in April 2024, followed a similar script—tight, tense, and decided by fine margins.
The bookmakers lean cautiously toward Hyde, pricing a home win at 2.05 against Matlock’s 3.10. But the smarter play might be the ‘1X’ bet (Hyde win or draw at 1.31), which NerdyTips’ AI rates with a 5.0/10 confidence—solid, if not spectacular. A repeat of last year’s 2-1 scoreline feels plausible, with Hyde likely leading at halftime (predicted HT: 1-0). For those eyeing value, Matlock’s odds to win outright could tempt the bold, but the stats whisper a quieter truth: Hyde’s home grit should prevail.
As the Project Solar UK Stadium lights flicker to life this weekend, expect a contest of contrasting philosophies—Hyde’s resourceful efficiency against Matlock’s spirited resolve. The betting slip might favor the hosts, but football, like a good story, always leaves room for a twist.
Final Tip: Back Hyde United or Draw (1X) at 1.31, and consider under 3.5 goals for a double dose of logic. The numbers don’t lie—but they do occasionally bend.Read More
1X -323
Hyde United to win or draw with odds of -3231 105
Hyde United is expected to win with odds of 105Under 3.5 -286
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -145
Both teams are expected to score1X&U4.5 -196
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
2:1
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4
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2
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5
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 Hyde United |
12-Apr-25
0:4
| Matlock Town  |
| Matlock Town |
17-Aug-24
1:4
| Hyde United |
| Hyde United |
20-Apr-24
2:1
| Matlock Town |
| Matlock Town |
14-Nov-23
3:2
| Hyde United |
| Matlock Town |
25-Feb-23
1:1
| Hyde United |
| Hyde United |
12-Nov-22
0:1
| Matlock Town |
| Hyde United |
11-Jan-22
2:3
| Matlock Town |
| Matlock Town |
21-Aug-21
2:1
| Hyde United |
Recent Matches of Hyde United| 27 Jan | D |
Gainsborough.
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0:0
| Hyde.
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| 24 Jan | L |
Hyde.
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1:2
| Rushall.
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Recent Matches of Matlock Town
England - Non League Premier - Northern| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Macclesfield | 42 | 109-30 | 109 |
| 2 |
Worksop Town | 42 | 96-51 | 83 |
| 3 |
Stockton Town | 42 | 66-47 | 75 |
| 4 |
Guiseley AFC | 42 | 67-45 | 74 |
| 5 |
Ashton United | 42 | 72-58 | 69 |
| 6 |
Ilkeston Town | 42 | 69-56 | 66 |
| 7 |
Gainsborough | 42 | 58-53 | 64 |
| 8 |
Morpeth Town | 42 | 57-61 | 62 |
| 9 |
Hyde United | 42 | 59-63 | 57 |
| 10 |
Prescot Cables | 42 | 49-54 | 57 |
| 11 |
Rylands | 42 | 60-53 | 56 |
| 12 |
Workington | 42 | 61-65 | 52 |
| 13 |
Bamber Bridge | 42 | 65-70 | 52 |
| 14 |
Hebburn Town | 42 | 60-65 | 52 |
| 15 |
Leek Town | 42 | 47-55 | 52 |
| 16 |
Whitby Town | 42 | 55-71 | 52 |
| 17 |
United of | 42 | 55-62 | 51 |
| 18 |
Lancaster City | 42 | 52-63 | 51 |
| 19 |
Matlock Town | 42 | 59-69 | 45 |
| 20 |
Mickleover | 42 | 41-75 | 39 |
| 21 |
Basford United | 42 | 50-79 | 37 |
| 22 |
Blyth Spartans | 42 | 38-100 | 18 |
