01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Huddersfield Town to win47%
- Under 3.5 goals76%
EFL League OneJohn Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield15°0,5 mm22 km/h
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A striking tension defines the matchup between Huddersfield Town and Notts County: the hosts' robust form against the visitors' enticing value odds. Despite a small head-to-head sample, Huddersfield enters the fray unbeaten in their last five league matches. Their momentum is underscored by an impressive streak of scoring in 13 consecutive league games, which speaks volumes about their attacking consistency.
Numbers don’t lie, and Huddersfield's statistical edge is palpable. They boast better expected goals and expected points, with xG per match at 2.0 compared to Notts County's 1.3. The hosts also hold a slight advantage in expected goals against, with 1.0 versus the visitors' 1.1. Such figures suggest a game that Huddersfield should control, especially given both teams favor possession-based styles. However, possession alone won't decide the match; it's about converting that into goals.
The model reflects a 47% probability for a Huddersfield win, versus 27% for Notts County, aligning with the most likely tight scorelines: 1-1 or 1-0. While the over 2.5 goals probability sits at 45%, suggesting a more cautious affair, the chance for both teams to score is almost a coin flip at 49%. Given Huddersfield's consistent scoring and the visitors' ability to find the net, a low-scoring draw or narrow home win appears the most probable outcome.
At odds of 4.9 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, Notts County presents a compelling value bet despite the model's lean towards Huddersfield. With a calculated edge of 33%, this is a rare opportunity for the risk-tolerant bettor. While the hosts are statistically favored, the odds on an away upset offer an intriguing angle for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Huddersfield Town | X | 2 · Notts County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.67 | 3.50 | EV+ 30% 4.80 |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
| Betsafe | 1.65 | 3.60 | EV+ 33% 4.90 |
| Betsson | 1.65 | 3.60 | EV+ 33% 4.90 |
| Nordicbet | 1.65 | 3.60 | EV+ 33% 4.90 |
| Pinnacle | 1.70 | EV+ 5% 4.10 | EV+ 25% 4.62 |
Odds updated 5 Sept, 10:32
1.68 → 1.70
3.98 → 4.10
4.57 → 4.62
1.83 → 1.77
Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 02/09/2026 → 05/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Huddersfield Town | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 10 | 6 |
| xPoints | 8 | 6.7 |
| xG per match | 2 | 1.3 |
| xGA per match | 1 | 1.1 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.39 | 0.12 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Playing style | Huddersfield Town | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.38 | 0.47 |
| xT per match | 0.9 | 0.91 |
| xTA per match | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 21 | 28 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| Entries into the box per match | 11 | 13 |
| Entries into the box against | 12 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.68 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Passes per match | 264 | 273 |
| Passes against per match | 362 | 361 |
| Switches of play per match | 16.5 | 13.1 |
| Long balls per match | 30 | 24 |
| Set pieces | Huddersfield Town | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| Corners per match | 4 | 4.7 |
| Corners against per match | 3 | 4.4 |
| xG per corner | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.31 | 0.47 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.58 | 0.83 |
| Other | Huddersfield Town | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| The goalkeepers | Matthew Young (Huddersfield Town) | Lucas Ness (Notts County) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 7 | 9 |
| Save % | 70% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 49% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Huddersfield Town a 47% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Huddersfield Town 47%, draw 26%, Notts County 27%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 49% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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