Needham Market and Stratford Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Southern League Premier Central season. The game takes place at Bloomfields on Saturday, 17/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Needham Market vs Stratford Town, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Needham Market vs Stratford Town

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Correct Score: 2 - 1

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Needham Market and Stratford Town has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.39 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Needham Market vs Stratford Town has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.69 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Needham Market preview

Needham Market comes into the match having played 24 games in the Southern League Premier Central so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.

Needham Market's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Southern League Premier Central, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.64.

The offense system of Needham Market is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.39.

Stratford Town preview

On the other hand, Stratford Town comes into the match having played 23 games in the Southern League Premier Central so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.65 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.

Stratford Town's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the Southern League Premier Central, averaging 1.61 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.52.

The offense system of Stratford Town is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.

Head to head: Needham Market vs Stratford Town

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Home Team

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Needham Market

England - Southern League Premier Central

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L W

1.63

Home L L W W W

1.83

Away W D W L D

1.42

Away Team

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Stratford Town

England - Southern League Premier Central

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

1.65

Home W W W W D

2

Away W W L L D

1.27

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Published on 17 January 2026, at 11:50 Last updated on 17 January 2026, at 11:50
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