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Buxton vs Marine Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Buxton 2-1 Marine
BuxtonDrawMarine
Over 2.5 goalsYes (71%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Buxton host Marine in National League North on 31 October 2026, with the hosts seeking to consolidate their position in the upper half of the table. Buxton sit sixth on 23 points from 14 games, while Marine occupy 15th with 16 points from 13 matches. The visitors arrive with a game in hand but significantly adrift in the standings.
Team form
Buxton
Buxton's recent record is mixed. They have taken 7 goals and conceded 11 across their last five outings, averaging 1.4 scored and 2.2 conceded per game. A 4-0 away defeat at Morecambe in early September stands as their heaviest loss of the run, though they recovered with a 2-1 home win over Merthyr Town and a 3-2 away victory at Oxford City. Two further defeats—1-2 at home to Hebburn Town and 1-2 away at Bedford Town—suggest defensive fragility has been a recurring theme. Across the season, they have scored 26 and conceded 23, averaging 1.86 goals for and 1.64 against per match.
Marine
Marine have managed 7 goals and 6 conceded over their last five games, posting 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Their record shows three losses and two wins: defeats to Harborough Town, Chorley and Hereford are offset by victories over Radcliffe and a 4-1 win at King's Lynn Town. That King's Lynn result illustrates their attacking potential when it materialises, though consistency remains elusive. Season-wide, they have scored 15 and conceded 15 from 13 matches, averaging 1.15 goals in both directions.
Head-to-head
Buxton hold a commanding record in recent head-to-head meetings. Of the last five encounters, Buxton have won three: a 4-0 home victory in January 2026, a 3-2 away win in September 2025, and a 4-1 away success in January 2025. Marine have won twice—2-1 at home in August 2025 and 2-1 away in August 2024—but Buxton's dominance in direct meetings is pronounced, particularly at home.
Key factors
Buxton's superior league position and season-long goal differential (26:23 versus Marine's 15:15) reflect their greater attacking threat and defensive solidity. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with three defeats in five games raising questions about their reliability. Marine's defensive record over their last five matches (1.2 conceded per game) is tighter than their season average, suggesting some tightening at the back, yet their attacking output remains modest. Buxton's home advantage and historical dominance over Marine should weigh heavily, though the visitors' improved recent defensive discipline may limit the margin.
Prediction
Buxton are favoured to win. They possess the stronger squad depth, a superior league standing, and a compelling head-to-head record. Their season averages of 1.86 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per match exceed Marine's 1.15 in both categories. While recent form has been patchy for the hosts, Marine's attacking limitations—averaging just 1.15 goals per game—suggest Buxton should create the clearer chances. Marine's defensive improvements in their last five outings provide some resistance, but Buxton's home record and direct superiority make them the more likely winner.
Buxton are the favourite to take three points. A home win is the most probable outcome, with both sides likely to score given Marine's recent defensive tightness and Buxton's attacking average, though the hosts should edge the contest.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - North(National League North - 15)
Referee:
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Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oxford City | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| 2 |  Hereford | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 3 |  South Shields | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 |  Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| 5 |  Chester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 |  Buxton | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| 7 |  Bedford Town | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 |  Hednesford Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 |  King's Lynn Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 |  Morecambe | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 11 |  Chorley | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 12 |  Worksop Town | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 13 |  Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 14 |  Spalding United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 15 |  Marine | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 16 |  Harborough Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 17 |  AFC Telford United | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 18 |  Brackley Town | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 19 |  Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 20 |  Merthyr Town | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 21 |  Radcliffe | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| 22 |  Darlington 1883 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 23 |  Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 24 |  Spennymoor Town | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
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