South Shields vs Merthyr Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 March

South Shields

D L W W D

2nd place in England Conference North Division

4-1

21/03/2026 08:00

Merthyr Town

D L L W L

8th place in England Conference North Division

England Conference North Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Shields vs Merthyr Town on 21 March 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Shields vs Merthyr Town preview before placing your bet.

South Shields will face Merthyr Town in England Conference North Division on March 21, 2026 at 08:00.
South Shields are currently 2nd with 95 points after 46 matches.
Merthyr Town sit 8th with 70 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.37.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2026-03-21

South Shields vs Merthyr Town - Prediction & Odds

South Shields

Merthyr Town

2026-03-21 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 AFC Fylde	100	46	32	4	10	112	51	61
02 South Shields	95	46	28	11	7	99	43	56
03 Kidderminster Harriers	87	46	25	12	9	74	51	23
04 Macclesfield Town	79	46	24	7	15	81	68	13
05 Buxton FC	73	46	22	7	17	83	61	22
06 Scarborough	73	46	19	16	11	61	52	9
07 Chester FC	73	46	20	13	13	66	64	2
08 Merthyr Town	70	46	22	4	20	95	86	9
09 Darlington	69	46	20	9	17	78	68	10
10 Spennymoor Town	68	46	19	11	16	62	69	-7
11 AFC Telford United	65	46	17	14	15	85	65	20
12 Marine	62	46	18	8	20	62	72	-10
13 Radcliffe Borough	60	46	18	6	22	76	83	-7
14 Southport FC	60	46	16	12	18	64	71	-7
15 Chorley FC	57	46	15	12	19	66	65	1
16 Worksop Town	57	46	16	9	21	66	74	-8
17 Oxford City	56	46	15	11	20	62	67	-5
18 Bedford Town	53	46	13	14	19	66	77	-11
19 Kings Lynn	52	46	12	16	18	56	64	-8
20 Hereford FC	52	46	14	10	22	64	79	-15
21 Curzon Ashton FC	52	46	13	13	20	67	88	-21
22 Alfreton Town	50	46	12	14	20	49	82	-33
23 Peterborough Sports	39	46	10	9	27	51	96	-45
24 Leamington	29	46	7	8	31	41	90	-49

Head To Head

11/11/2025 12:45

Merthyr Town

3 - 1

South Shields

ENG NLN

Merthyr Town

100%

Draw

South Shields

South Shields Last 6 matches

10/03/2026 12:45

Chorley FC 1 - 1 South Shields

ENG NLN

07/03/2026 08:00

South Shields 3 - 0 Curzon Ashton FC

ENG NLN

03/03/2026 12:45

South Shields 2 - 1 AFC Fylde

ENG NLN

28/02/2026 08:00

Peterborough Sports 0 - 3 South Shields

ENG NLN

24/02/2026 12:45

South Shields 3 - 1 Worksop Town

ENG NLN

21/02/2026 08:00

South Shields 2 - 2 AFC Telford United

ENG NLN

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Merthyr Town

10/03/2026 12:45

Merthyr Town 1 - 2 Chester FC

ENG NLN

07/03/2026 08:00

Radcliffe Borough 1 - 3 Merthyr Town

ENG NLN

28/02/2026 08:00

Merthyr Town 1 - 3 Buxton FC

ENG NLN

24/02/2026 12:45

Leamington 1 - 2 Merthyr Town

ENG NLN

21/02/2026 08:00

Alfreton Town 3 - 2 Merthyr Town

ENG NLN

14/02/2026 08:00

Merthyr Town 7 - 1 Bedford Town

ENG NLN

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Conference Nor...

Played games

South Shields

Merthyr Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 25 home matches

YesNo

23 (92%)2 (8%)

In last 25 home matches

NoYes

21 (91%)2 (9%)

South Shields

Recent matches

Merthyr Town

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)21 2(9%)

Under /Over

(40%)10 15(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

Under /Over

(60%)15 10(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(74%)17 6(26%)

/Yes

(48%)12 13(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(74%)17 6(26%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Shields

Merthyr Town

Shots

South Shields

Total shots

13.12 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Merthyr Town

Total shots

13.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

South Shields Pass Merthyr Town

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Shields

Played games

Merthyr Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.17

5.76

144

Corners

133

5.78

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

South Shields

DISCIPLINARY

Merthyr Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.12

1.22

0.00

0.04

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the South Shields vs Merthyr Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Shields vs Merthyr Town on 21 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Conference North Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

South Shields vs Merthyr Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess South Shields's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Merthyr Town's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Conference North Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Conference North Division standings and the England Conference North Division form table to understand exactly where South Shields and Merthyr Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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