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South Shields vs Harborough - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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National League North
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

South Shields host Harborough in the National League North. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Harborough have shipped 1.1 goals a game lately, while South Shields have conceded 1.18 and scored 1.82. Past meetings favor South Shields slightly — 0-0-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Oct 17, 2026, ending 0:0. The numbers (1.75 xG vs 1.25) point toward Harborough. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

48%
South Shields
15%
Draws
37%
Harborough
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: South Shields

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

48% / Medium Confidence
  • Harborough have managed 1.69 goals a game lately — South Shields are scoring more at 1.82.
  • Win probability leans South Shields's way, sitting at 90%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
South Shields Clean Sheet 19%
Harborough Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric South Shields Harborough
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 14 14
Draws 6 10
Losses 8 5
Goals Scored 1.82 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.18 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 17, 2026 National League North
South Shields vs Harborough
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

South Shields 85 / 100
Harborough 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
South Shields Harborough

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick South Shields Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

South Shields's goal record stands at 82% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Defensive concern: Harborough conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

South Shields has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 0.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

South Shields VS Harborough
2.25 Goals Scored 1
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 50%
63% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

South Shields

(Home)
03 Oct
Buxton
0 : 2
South Shields
29 Sept
Brackley
3 : 2
South Shields
26 Sept
South Shields
4 : 0
Buxton
19 Sept
South Shields
7 : 0
Witton Albion
12 Sept
Hereford
6 : 0
South Shields
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Harborough

(Away)
03 Oct
Harborough
3 : 2
St. Albans
26 Sept
Macclesfield
1 : 0
Harborough
19 Sept
Harborough
1 : 0
Rushall
12 Sept
Harborough
0 : 0
Telford
08 Sept
Harborough
0 : 3
Hereford
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Hereford 10 7 2 1 22:5 23
2 Macclesfield 10 6 3 1 13:6 21
3 Oxford City 10 6 2 2 18:7 20
4 South Shields 10 6 2 2 15:13 20
5 Hebburn Town 10 5 3 2 16:16 18
6 Spalding United 10 5 2 3 14:8 17
7 Chester 10 5 2 3 13:9 17
8 King’s Lynn 10 5 1 4 20:15 16
9 Buxton 10 5 1 4 18:18 16
10 Bedford 10 5 1 4 14:14 16
11 Morecambe 10 4 2 4 14:9 14
12 Chorley 10 4 2 4 16:17 14
13 Merthyr Town 10 3 4 3 12:11 13
14 Scarborough Athletic 10 3 3 4 15:12 12
15 Hednesford 10 3 3 4 17:17 12
16 Marine 10 4 0 6 12:12 12
17 Harborough 10 3 3 4 10:12 12
18 Worksop 10 4 0 6 10:16 12
19 Brackley 10 3 3 4 11:19 12
20 Southport 10 2 3 5 13:20 9
21 Telford 10 2 3 5 8:15 9
22 Darlington FC 10 2 1 7 12:21 7
23 Spennymoor 10 1 4 5 11:21 7
24 Radcliffe 10 2 0 8 9:20 6
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