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FC Halifax Town vs Yeovil Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
Oct 3112:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: FC Halifax Town 1-1 Yeovil Town
FC Halifax TownDrawYeovil Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (61%)
Both teams to scoreYes (62%)
FC Halifax Town host Yeovil Town at The Shay on Halloween weekend in a National League clash that pits a resurgent mid-table side against one of the division's form teams. Halifax sit ninth with 21 points from 15 games, while Yeovil occupy fourth with 28 points—a five-point gap that masks a tighter contest than the standings suggest. Both sides have shown attacking intent this season, and the bookmakers' pricing reflects genuine uncertainty about how this one plays out.
Team form
FC Halifax Town
Halifax's recent record is mixed. They won three friendlies in late July before the league campaign began, but have since lost their opening two National League fixtures—1-3 at home to Boreham Wood and 2-3 away at Forest Green. Those defeats came against strong opposition, yet they reveal a side still finding their rhythm in the division. Over their last five outings, Halifax have scored 2.0 goals per game and conceded 1.8, suggesting they can create chances but remain vulnerable at the back. The home crowd at The Shay should provide support, though consistency remains their challenge.
Yeovil Town
Yeovil arrive in sharper form. They have won three of their last five league games—beating Tamworth 3-2, Barrow 2-1, and Gateshead 3-0—with only a 2-3 loss at Southend blemishing their recent record. That defeat came on the road, where they have shown some fragility, but their overall trajectory is upward. Across five matches, they have scored 2.2 goals per game and conceded just 1.4, indicating a well-drilled unit that balances attacking ambition with defensive solidity. Coach Billy Rowley has built something functional here.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is split. Halifax won the most recent meeting in November 2024, claiming a 1-0 away victory, but Yeovil hold the edge in their previous four encounters, winning three and drawing none. Those results span from 2019 to 2022, so they carry limited weight in assessing current form. What matters more is that both sides have shown they can hurt each other—Halifax's away win proves they can compete at Yeovil's level, while Yeovil's multiple victories suggest they have the quality to impose themselves.
Key factors
Yeovil's superior league position and recent consistency give them a structural advantage, but Halifax's home record and attacking output keep this competitive. The key tactical battle will centre on how Halifax's defence—which has conceded 1.33 goals per game over the season—handles Yeovil's front four, particularly given Yeovil's league-leading goal tally of 35 in 15 matches. Conversely, Halifax's attacking players must find space against a Yeovil side that has tightened up defensively in recent weeks. Set pieces and transitions could prove decisive in a match where both teams favour an open game.
Prediction
The model sees this as a genuine toss-up. Yeovil's superior form and defensive record make them slight favourites on paper, but Halifax's home advantage and the unpredictability of mid-table National League football create a coin-flip scenario. Both teams are capable of scoring—the bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.54—and the expected goals are nearly level, suggesting a fairly open encounter where either side could emerge with the points. The predicted score of 1-1 reflects the closeness of the contest.
This match is too close to separate. The lean is towards a Halifax win based on home advantage and the model's tie-break, but Yeovil's superior form and league position make them equally plausible winners. Expect a competitive, open game where both defences will be tested and goals are likely at both ends. For punters seeking value, the draw and both teams to score both carry merit given the balance of attacking threat.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boreham Wood | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 41 |
| 2 |  Harrogate Town | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| 3 |  Southend | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 |  Yeovil Town | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 28 |
| 5 |  Worthing | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 28 |
| 6 |  Altrincham | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| 7 |  AFC Fylde | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Barrow | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| 9 |  Carlisle | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 23 |
| 10 |  FC Halifax Town | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| 11 |  Kidderminster Harriers | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Sutton Utd | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| 13 |  AFC Hornchurch | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 21 |
| 14 |  Woking | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 15 |  Forest Green | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 16 |  Aldershot Town | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 17 |  Eastleigh | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 18 |  Tamworth | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| 19 |  Wealdstone | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 20 |  Hartlepool | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 15 |
| 21 |  Boston United | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 22 |  Scunthorpe | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 23 |  Solihull Moors | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| 24 |  Gateshead | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
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