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FA Cup· 4th Round Qualifying
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Scunthorpe logoScunthorpe
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17 Oct

Boston United vs Scunthorpe Prediction & Betting Tips

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off

Our prediction

Both teams NOT to score

Medium· 54%
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Predicted score

1-0

Fair odds

1.86

Expected goals

1.8 - 0.8

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Match probabilities

47%Boston United
41%Draw
12%Scunthorpe
Over 2.5 goals48%
Under 2.5 goals52%
Both teams to score46%
Clean sheet either side54%

Bookmaker prices aren't available yet. These figures come from our stats model and will update when markets open.

More Boston United vs Scunthorpe tips

SelectionProbabilityFair oddsBest odds
AH1 +1.5Boston United +1.5 (Asian Handicap)95%1.05-
1XBoston United or Draw88%1.14-
U3.5Under 3.5 goals74%1.36-
AH2 +1.5Scunthorpe +1.5 (Asian Handicap)65%1.54-
X2Scunthorpe or Draw53%1.88-
U2.5Under 2.5 goals52%1.93-
O2.5Over 2.5 goals48%2.08-
1Boston United to win47%2.14-
BTTS YesBoth teams to score46%2.16-
XDraw41%2.45-
AH1 -1.5Boston United -1.5 (Asian Handicap)35%2.84-
O3.5Over 3.5 goals26%3.79-
2Scunthorpe to win12%8.06-
AH2 -1.5Scunthorpe -1.5 (Asian Handicap)5%20.15-

Boston United vs Scunthorpe preview & analysis

Match preview

Boston United host Scunthorpe in the FA Cup (4th Round Qualifying) on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.

Team form

Boston United are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 16. Most recently they lost to Southampton U21 5-6 at home. Scunthorpe are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with Derby County U21 2-2 at home.

Head to head

In the last 3 meetings between these sides, Boston United have won 1, Scunthorpe have won 0 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.7 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.

What the numbers say

Our model makes Boston United favourites: Boston United 47%, draw 41%, Scunthorpe 12%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.8 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 46% for both teams to score.

Our tip

At least one of these sides should struggle to score, so we're backing BTTS No. Our pick is Both teams NOT to score, which our model rates at a 54% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Boston United 1-0 Scunthorpe.

Recent form

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  • 13 OctHSouthampton U215-6
  • 10 OctHSouthend1-2
  • 3 OctAYeovil Town0-6
  • 29 SeptAFC Halifax Town1-1
  • 26 SeptHAFC Fylde0-1
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  • 13 OctHDerby County U212-2
  • 10 OctAAFC Fylde0-2
  • 29 SeptABarrow0-3
  • 26 SeptHHartlepool4-1
  • 19 SeptAAFC Hornchurch0-1

Head to head

14/02/2026Scunthorpe3-6Boston United
18/10/2025Boston United1-1Scunthorpe
27/04/2024Scunthorpe0-0Boston United

Boston United vs Scunthorpe: FAQ

What is the Boston United vs Scunthorpe prediction?

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Our tip is Both teams NOT to score. Our predicted score is Boston United 1-0 Scunthorpe.

Who is the favourite to win Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

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Boston United are favourites. Our model gives Boston United a 47% chance of winning, Scunthorpe 12%, and the draw 41%.

Will both teams score in Boston United vs Scunthorpe?

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We rate both teams to score at 46%, so it's close to a coin flip.

When does Boston United vs Scunthorpe kick off?

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Boston United vs Scunthorpe kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

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