Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United face each other on Friday 04.03.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Scunthorpe United's home ground, the Glanford Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Iron and Pools, 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.
APWin predictions for Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United
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Scunthorpe United preview
Scunthorpe United heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 41 matches, The Iron secured 22 victories, 11 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Iron's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Scunthorpe United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 81 goals, of which 77 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.88 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danny Whitehall, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Callum Roberts has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Scunthorpe United has conceded 59 goals in the National League (an average of 1.44 per game) and 62 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.44 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Hartlepool United preview
Hartlepool United comes into the game with 40 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 16 victories, 12 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 13 draws, and 13 losses.
Pools's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 47 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
Monkey Hangers's offensive system is led by Alex Michael Reid, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matty Daly. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 49 goals with an average of 1.23 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United
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Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W L D L |
1 |
| Away | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 55% | 52% |
| Goals | 3.32 | 3.3 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 1.9 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.4 | 1.48 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 70% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 10% | 5% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 45% | 76% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.89 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.34 | 1.53 |
Hartlepool United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.15 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 0.95 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 45% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 35% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 30% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 50% | 35% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
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xGA
|
1.68 | 1.55 | 1.82 |
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