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    York CityYork CityPossession control
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    Northampton TownNorthampton TownPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · York City (67%)

    York City vs Northampton Town · EFL League Two

    1 · York City 67%X 19%14% Northampton Town · 2

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    Analysis: York City – Northampton Town

    Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work

    A striking 67% win probability for York City sets the tone for this clash against Northampton Town. The odds starkly favour the hosts, backed by a solid xG of 1.9 per match compared to the visitors' meager 0.75. York's ability to control possession aligns with their superior xPoints tally of 10.9 to Northampton's 8.2, highlighting a consistent edge in creating and converting chances.

    Despite both teams adopting a possession-based approach, Northampton struggles to translate this into scoring opportunities, evidenced by their low goals-per-game expectation. Their mere 14% chance of winning speaks volumes about the uphill battle they face. The 2-0 and 1-0 scorelines are deemed most probable, driven by York's potent attack, even though Northampton actually holds a slight edge in xGA (1.1 vs York's 1.2).

    With a 59% chance of over 2.5 goals, the potential for goals is high, yet not guaranteed. Though both sides might dominate possession, it's York's clinical edge that likely seals the win. The final whistle may well see the hosts comfortably on top, capitalizing on Northampton's vulnerabilities.

    York CityYork City
    Form LDWLW
    League ranking xG #2xGA #11xT #1xP/match #15Points #4
    Key players
    • Alexander Lewis NewbyFxG 0.47 · xT 0.12
    • Oliver Ian BanksCMxG 0.08 · xT 0.20
    • Harry BoyesLWxG 0.20 · xT 0.20
    Northampton TownNorthampton Town
    Form DDWLL
    League ranking xG #24xGA #5xT #24xP/match #18Points #22
    Key players
    • Lee EvansCDMxG 0.00 · xT 0.05
    • Joseph Oliver WormleightonRWBxG 0.01 · xT 0.05
    • Elliott Jordan MooreCBxG 0.02 · xT 0.05

    Match prediction: York City – Northampton Town

    Predicted score matrix

    Northampton Town →
    York City →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–05.0%
    0–13.7%
    0–21.6%
    0–30.4%
    0–4+0.1%
    1
    1–010.4%
    1–18.9%
    1–23.6%
    1–31.0%
    1–4+0.2%
    2
    2–011.8%
    2–19.7%
    2–23.9%
    2–31.1%
    2–4+0.3%
    3
    3–08.8%
    3–17.2%
    3–22.9%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.2%
    4+
    4+–08.2%
    4+–16.7%
    4+–22.7%
    4+–30.7%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.2-012%
    2. 2.1-010%
    3. 3.2-110%
    4. 4.1-19%
    5. 5.3-09%
    Expected goals
    2,22–0,82
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,0
    Under 2,541%
    @1.98
    Over 2,559%
    @1.78EV+4%

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • York City to win67%
    • Over 1.5 goals81%

    Combined probability

    59%

    Fair odds

    1.71

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • York City to win67%
    • Over 2.5 goals59%
    • Olliver Robert Pearce to score31%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals59%
    • Olliver Robert Pearce to score31%
    • Elliott Jordan Moore to be booked21%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 1 · York City67% probability@1.70BetsafeEV+14%reference odds
    • 1 · York City67% probability@1.70NordicbetEV+14%reference odds
    • 1 · York City67% probability@1.68LeoVegasEV+12%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · York CityX2 · Northampton Town
    Betsafe
    EV+ 14%
    1.70
    3.604.65
    LeoVegas
    EV+ 12%
    1.68
    3.704.40
    Nordicbet
    EV+ 14%
    1.70
    3.604.65

    Odds updated 4 Oct, 04:36

    Odds movement

    10 %
    57 %52 %

    1.68 → 1.68

    X0 %
    27 %22 %

    3.70 → 3.70

    2-2 %
    23 %18 %

    4.50 → 4.40

    Over 2,5+1 %
    56 %51 %

    1.73 → 1.75

    LeoVegas · 4 recorded price levels · 03/10/2026 → 04/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    York City
    Northampton Town
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    York City (16–10)
    Northampton Town (3–6)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    York City
    Oliver Ian Banks: 285 passningar, xT 1.12BanksMark Stephen Kitching: 248 passningar, xT 0.7KitchingAlexander John Hunt: 245 passningar, xT 0.65HuntRyan Jack Glenn Fallowfield: 215 passningar, xT 0.58FallowfieldZak Robert Johnson: 210 passningar, xT 0.13JohnsonAlfie Shane McNally: 169 passningar, xT 0.36McNallyHarry Boyes: 146 passningar, xT 0.62BoyesMorgan Gerald Williams: 119 passningar, xT 0.11WilliamsAlexander Lewis Newby: 113 passningar, xT 0.11NewbyJeff King: 105 passningar, xT 0.64KingJoseph Grey: 103 passningar, xT 0.17Grey
    Northampton Town
    Elliott Jordan Moore: 180 passningar, xT 0.25MooreTyrese Momodu Fornah: 140 passningar, xT 0.27FornahJoseph Oliver Wormleighton: 139 passningar, xT 0.16WormleightonJonathan Neil Guthrie: 139 passningar, xT 0.22GuthrieJames Ian Maxwell: 103 passningar, xT 0.23MaxwellJoe Obrien Whitmarsh: 84 passningar, xT 0.35WhitmarshZachary Anton John Jeacock: 67 passningar, xT 0.13JeacockLee Evans: 56 passningar, xT 0.19EvansMax Dyche: 38 passningar, xT 0.26DycheNathaniel Opoku Onyina: 37 passningar, xT -0.07OnyinaSam Hoskins: 35 passningar, xT 0.02Hoskins
    xT networks

    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.

    York City
    Oliver Ian Banks: 285 passningar, xT 1.12BanksMark Stephen Kitching: 248 passningar, xT 0.7KitchingAlexander John Hunt: 245 passningar, xT 0.65HuntRyan Jack Glenn Fallowfield: 215 passningar, xT 0.58FallowfieldZak Robert Johnson: 210 passningar, xT 0.13JohnsonAlfie Shane McNally: 169 passningar, xT 0.36McNallyHarry Boyes: 146 passningar, xT 0.62BoyesMorgan Gerald Williams: 119 passningar, xT 0.11WilliamsAlexander Lewis Newby: 113 passningar, xT 0.11NewbyJeff King: 105 passningar, xT 0.64KingJoseph Grey: 103 passningar, xT 0.17Grey
    Northampton Town
    Elliott Jordan Moore: 180 passningar, xT 0.25MooreTyrese Momodu Fornah: 140 passningar, xT 0.27FornahJoseph Oliver Wormleighton: 139 passningar, xT 0.16WormleightonJonathan Neil Guthrie: 139 passningar, xT 0.22GuthrieJames Ian Maxwell: 103 passningar, xT 0.23MaxwellJoe Obrien Whitmarsh: 84 passningar, xT 0.35WhitmarshZachary Anton John Jeacock: 67 passningar, xT 0.13JeacockLee Evans: 56 passningar, xT 0.19EvansMax Dyche: 38 passningar, xT 0.26DycheNathaniel Opoku Onyina: 37 passningar, xT -0.07OnyinaSam Hoskins: 35 passningar, xT 0.02Hoskins

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceYork CityNorthampton Town
    Points146
    xPoints10.98.2
    xG per match1.90.75
    xGA per match1.21.1
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.180.16
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.220.2
    Playing styleYork CityNorthampton Town
    Build-up efficiency0.340.32
    Field tilt0.620.43
    xT per match1.30.56
    xTA per match0.710.64
    Won balls, offensive half2125
    Pressing intensity0.220.23
    Pressing efficiency0.340.39
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.340.36
    Entries into the box per match1410
    Entries into the box against1011
    Pass completion %0.780.67
    Pass completion % under pressure0.730.62
    Passes per match463264
    Passes against per match238298
    Switches of play per match26.414.4
    Long balls per match3522
    Set piecesYork CityNorthampton Town
    xG from free kicks0.020.02
    Corners per match6.35.2
    Corners against per match4.43.5
    xG per corner0.040.01
    xGA per corner against0.020.01
    First touch, offensive corners %0.350.47
    First touch, defensive corners %0.510.7
    OtherYork CityNorthampton Town
    Throw-in control0.810.75
    The goalkeepersAlfie Shane McNally (York City)Zachary Anton John Jeacock (Northampton Town)
    Saves1917
    Save %66%74%
    xG prevented51%41%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins York City vs Northampton Town according to our model?

    The model gives York City a 67% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: York City 67%, draw 19%, Northampton Town 14%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 12% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 59% and under at 41%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    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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