Hartlepool United and Carlisle United face each other on Wednesday 02.25.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hartlepool United's home ground, the Victoria Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Pools and The Cumbrians, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Hartlepool United preview
Hartlepool United heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 33 matches, Pools secured 12 victories, 12 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Monkey Hangers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Hartlepool United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 39 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Alex Michael Reid, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jermaine Francis has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Hartlepool United has conceded 36 goals in the National League (an average of 1.09 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.14 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Carlisle United preview
Carlisle United comes into the game with 33 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 21 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.
The Cumbrians's attack has been highly effective, scoring 70 goals during this period. Of that total, 61 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.85 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.94.
The Cumbrians's offensive system is led by Regan Linney, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Regan Linney. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.15 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 46 goals in 36 matches, averaging 1.28 per match.
Head to head: Hartlepool United vs Carlisle United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Hartlepool United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L D |
1.45 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.5 |
| Away | W L D D L |
1.41 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 38% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 2.13 | 2.41 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.94 | 1.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 38% | 41% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 50% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.48 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.53 | 1.82 |
Carlisle United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.06 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.17 |
| Away | W L D W L |
1.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 67% | 60% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.28 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.85 | 2.17 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 39% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 11% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 78% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 2.07 | 1.55 |
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xGA
|
1.42 | 1.27 | 1.6 |
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