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Radcliffe vs Merthyr Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Radcliffe 1-0 Merthyr Town
RadcliffeDrawMerthyr Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (56%)
Radcliffe and Merthyr Town meet in National League North with both clubs languishing near the foot of the table on 15 points apiece. This fixture on 31 October carries real weight for sides fighting relegation — a win could prove decisive in their battle to climb away from the drop zone. The head-to-head record between them tells a story of volatility: Radcliffe hammered Merthyr 5-0 away last September, only to lose 1-3 at home in March. Expect unpredictability.
Team form
Radcliffe
Radcliffe's recent record is deeply concerning. They have won just once in their last five outings — a 2-1 victory over Morecambe on 22 August — but have lost four times, shipping 8 goals across those five games while scoring only 2. The sequence reads: defeats to Bedford, Darlington, Marine and Hereford, with only that single Morecambe win breaking the run. Over the season they average 1.14 goals scored but 1.71 conceded, suggesting a side struggling to both create and defend reliably. At home, they need to tighten up.
Merthyr Town
Merthyr Town's form is markedly steadier. They have drawn twice in their last five — against South Shields and AFC Telford — and won once, 2-0 at home to Hednesford. Two losses (Spennymoor and Worcester) are offset by a more balanced goal tally: 6 scored, 6 conceded across those five matches. Their season average of 1.07 goals scored and 1.36 conceded suggests a team more defensively compact than Radcliffe, though still vulnerable. The draws hint at a side that can hold its shape, which may prove valuable here.
Head-to-head
The two clubs have played twice recently with starkly different outcomes. In September 2025, Radcliffe won away 5-0 — a demolition that skews any narrative about relative strength. However, Merthyr exacted revenge in March 2026 with a 3-1 away victory, suggesting they have learned how to approach this fixture and exploit Radcliffe's defensive frailties. That March result is the more recent and perhaps more instructive.
Key factors
Radcliffe's leaky defence — 1.71 goals conceded per game — is their Achilles heel. Merthyr, by contrast, have conceded only 1.36 per game and have shown resilience through draws. Radcliffe's attacking output of 1.14 per game is marginally better than Merthyr's 1.07, but the difference is negligible. The real battle will be in midfield control and set-piece discipline. For a first-time viewer, note that both teams are fighting for survival; desperation can breed either intensity or panic. Radcliffe's home advantage is real, but their recent form at any venue is alarming.
Prediction
Radcliffe hold a slight favourite tag, primarily because they play at home and have historically dominated this fixture. However, their recent form — one win in five with a leaking defence — undermines that edge considerably. Merthyr's steadier record, especially their March away win and recent draws, suggests they can frustrate Radcliffe and exploit the hosts' defensive vulnerabilities. The model sees a fairly open game with both teams capable of scoring, though Radcliffe's home status gives them a narrow edge. This is not a confident prediction; both sides are fragile.
Back Radcliffe to win, but with caution. They are slight favourites at home, yet their form is fragile and Merthyr have shown they can beat them. The draw is finely balanced and represents genuine value. Over 2.5 goals looks plausible given both sides' attacking intent despite their defensive struggles. For first-time bettors: this is a match where the underdog — Merthyr — deserves respect.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - North(National League North - 15)
Referee:
No information
Statistics
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Recent Form
Radcliffe
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Merthyr Town
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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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