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Stratford vs Needham Market - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Southern League Premier Central 
Match Events
26'
26'
Roberts K.
56'
56'
Dye J.
82'
82'
Palmer H.
AI Match Summary
The Southern League Premier Central game between Stratford and Needham Market finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Needham Market.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
38%
35%
27%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Stratford
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
38%
/ Low Confidence
- Needham Market carry the better recent record into this one.
- 38% — that's where the model lands on Stratford taking it.
- 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Stratford Clean Sheet 12%
Needham Market Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stratford | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 10 | 13 |
| Draws | 10 | 8 |
| Losses | 9 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.45 | 1.93 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.59 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 Southern League Premier Central
Stratford vs Needham Market
1:2
Jan 17, 2026 Southern League Premier Central
Needham Market vs Stratford
1:0
Nov 4, 2025 Southern League Premier Central
Stratford vs Needham Market
2:2
Feb 27, 2024 Southern League Premier Central
Needham Market vs Stratford
1:0
Aug 5, 2023 Southern League Premier Central
Stratford vs Needham Market
6:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Stratford Compare
Top Goalscorer Roberts K.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Needham Market Compare
Top Goalscorer Dye J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Palmer H.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stratford 47 / 100
Needham Market 22 / 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
Stratford Needham Market
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Stratford 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
H2H data points to 3.20 goals as a typical output.
Stratford went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.
Attacking prowess: Stratford scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.
Needham Market let in goals in 79% of their last 28 matches.
Scoring Trends
Stratford VS Needham Market
1.88 Goals Scored 2.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Stratford
(Home) 10 Nov
Stratford
2 : 1 Banbury
07 Nov
Stortford
0 : 1 Stratford
31 Oct
Stratford
3 : 1 Hitchin
27 Oct
Bromsgrove
2 : 2 Stratford
24 Oct
Stratford
4 : 4 Alvechurch
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10 Nov
Stratford
2 : 1 Banbury
31 Oct
Stratford
3 : 1 Hitchin
24 Oct
Stratford
4 : 4 Alvechurch
17 Oct
Stratford
1 : 1 Peterborough Sports
10 Oct
Stratford
2 : 1 Leamington
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Needham Market
(Away) 07 Nov
Needham Market
4 : 1 Stourbridge
31 Oct
Redditch
3 : 3 Needham Market
27 Oct
Needham Market
1 : 1 Leighton Town
24 Oct
Needham Market
0 : 2 Wingate & Finchley
20 Oct
Needham Market
2 : 1 Stortford
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31 Oct
Redditch
3 : 3 Needham Market
17 Oct
Leamington
1 : 2 Needham Market
13 Oct
Bury Town
0 : 5 Needham Market
03 Oct
Rushall
5 : 3 Needham Market
26 Sept
Canvey Island
0 : 3 Needham Market
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Bedford | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 47:23 | 41 |
| 2 | Bromsgrove | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 34:18 | 37 |
| 3 | Bury Town | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 32:27 | 36 |
| 4 | Kettering | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 31:19 | 31 |
| 5 | Peterborough Sports | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 33:26 | 30 |
| 6 | Alvechurch | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29:14 | 29 |
| 7 | Anstey Nomads | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 33:24 | 29 |
| 8 | Needham Market | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 36:24 | 28 |
| 9 | Rushall | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 33:29 | 28 |
| 10 | Halesowen | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:24 | 24 |
| 11 | Stourbridge | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Stratford | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 24:28 | 22 |
| 13 | Racing Club Warwick | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 24:24 | 20 |
| 14 | Redditch | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 23:23 | 18 |
| 15 | Worcester | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17:18 | 16 |
| 16 | Hitchin | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20:24 | 16 |
| 17 | Leiston | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26:33 | 15 |
| 18 | Stortford | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 19:30 | 14 |
| 19 | Banbury | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 20 | Leamington | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 24:33 | 13 |
| 21 | Leighton Town | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 16:35 | 6 |
| 22 | Stamford | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:40 | 5 |
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