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Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Scunthorpe United prepares to host Hartlepool United on April 3, 2026, fans can anticipate a competitive English National League clash. Scunthorpe enters this fixture in strong form, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach emphasizes solid defensive organization combined with swift counter-attacks, which has proven effective in recent outings.

On the other side, Hartlepool United has also been performing well, winning 3 of their past 5 encounters. They typically deploy a possession-based style, looking to exploit gaps in the opponent’s defense through precise passing and movement off the ball. This match promises to showcase contrasting philosophies, with Scunthorpe’s resilience facing off against Hartlepool’s ball control.

According to bookmakers, Scunthorpe is favored with odds of 1.85 for a home win, while Hartlepool is assessed at 3.7 for an away victory, suggesting a competitive matchup. Our predictive model rates the probabilities at 52.2% for a home win, 24.3% for a draw, and 23.6% for an away win, leaning slightly in favor of the hosts. Ultimately, while Scunthorpe has the upper hand based on current form, the unpredictability of football means anything can happen on match day.

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Scunthorpe
49.7%		 Draw
25.5%		 Hartlepool
24.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.85 3.55 3.8
1.8 3.52 3.85
1.85 3.6 3.6
1.91 3.72 3.53

Latest Results

28.03.26 FC Halifax Town – Scunthorpe United – 1:2
25.03.26 Scunthorpe United – Rochdale AFC – 2:2
21.03.26 Braintree Town – Scunthorpe United – 2:3
17.03.26 Truro City – Scunthorpe United – 1:2
14.03.26 Scunthorpe United – Altrincham – 2:1		 25.03.26 Morecambe – Hartlepool United – 2:3
21.03.26 Hartlepool United – Eastleigh FC – 1:0
14.03.26 Truro City – Hartlepool United – 0:1
07.03.26 Hartlepool United – FC Halifax Town – 0:1
03.03.26 Hartlepool United – Sutton United – 0:2

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ National League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Scunthorpe won 1.
  • Scunthorpe is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, Hartlepool has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Scunthorpe may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Scunthorpe is the team to beat.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Scunthorpe won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:8. (average 0.8:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Scunthorpe won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 3:3. (average 1:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    26.12.25 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 1:2
    30.07.24 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 2:1
    30.04.22 Scunthorpe United – Hartlepool United – 1:1
    11.12.21 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 0:0
    01.02.14 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rochdale 41 31 5 5 81:34 47 98
    2 York City 41 29 8 4 106:39 67 95
    3 Carlisle 41 26 6 9 78:49 29 84
    4 Boreham Wood 41 23 9 9 82:53 29 78
    5 Scunthorpe 41 22 11 8 75:58 17 77
    6 Forest Green 41 20 11 10 68:48 20 71
    7 Southend 38 17 11 10 62:37 25 62
    8 FC Halifax 41 18 8 15 63:58 5 62
    9 Hartlepool 39 16 12 11 47:42 5 60
    10 Tamworth 41 15 9 17 54:66 -12 54
    11 Woking 39 14 11 14 57:48 9 53
    12 Solihull Moors 40 12 12 16 63:66 -3 48
    13 Boston Utd 40 12 12 16 54:63 -9 48
    14 Wealdstone 39 13 9 17 52:63 -11 48
    15 Altrincham 40 14 5 21 47:59 -12 47
    16 Yeovil 40 14 5 21 44:57 -13 47
    17 Sutton 41 11 13 17 56:68 -12 46
    18 Aldershot 40 13 6 21 66:75 -9 45
    19 Gateshead 41 12 7 22 50:84 -34 43
    20 Eastleigh 41 11 9 21 50:74 -24 42
    21 Brackley Town 41 9 11 21 37:65 -28 38
    22 Braintree 41 8 11 22 33:63 -30 35
    23 Morecambe 41 8 10 23 59:86 -27 34
    24 Truro 41 7 9 25 39:68 -29 30

    English National League Outrights

    1. Rochdale: 1.5 (62.4%)

    2. York City: 2.5 (37.47%)

    3. Carlisle: 700.25 (0.13%)

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