Our Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe Prediction: 1-1
Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hartlepool's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Hartlepool
Hartlepool should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England National League draw against Braintree Town on December 21. In that match, Hartlepool recorded 50% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 58 |
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 58 |
Scunthorpe's Last Match – Woking vs Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England National League success over Woking on December 20. In that match, Scunthorpe controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Woking | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 66 |
 Scunthorpe | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 54 |
Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe Stats
Key Stats
| Hartlepool | Scunthorpe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hartlepool are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Scunthorpe average 1.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Hartlepool 14-10
Scunthorpe 19-13
What are the odds for this match?
Hartlepool to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.4
Scunthorpe to win: @3
Lineups
Hartlepool: Ashley Nathaniel-George, Cameron John, Jay Benn, Jamie Miley, Jack David Hunter, Nathan Sheron, Alex Reid, Maxim Kouogun, Tom Parkes, Adam Campbell, George Evans
Scunthorpe: Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Rory Mahady, Joseph Starbuck, Danny Whitehall, Oliver James Ewing, Branden Horton, Andrew Boyce, Zain Westbrooke, Callum Roberts, Joe Rowley, Tyler Jake Denton