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Harrogate Town

WWLDL
Saturday · WAT

Altrincham

WWDLD
61%P(1)16%P(X)23%P(2)
λ home
2.05
λ away
1.13
Σλ total
3.18
P(over 2.5)
61%
P(BTTS)
63%
Modal score
2–1 9.9%

Harrogate Town vs Altrincham prediction & xG model: Harrogate Town to win

Model sheet

How the numbers for Harrogate Town v Altrincham are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Statistical xG feed3.2845%
Over/under 2.5 price3.1055%
Blended total λ3.18100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 2.05, λaway = 1.13

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Harrogate Town λ = 2.05
012.8%
126.3%
227.0%
318.5%
49.5%
5+5.8%
Altrincham λ = 1.13
032.3%
136.5%
220.6%
37.8%
42.2%
5+0.6%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Har \ Alt012345+
04.14.72.61.0··
18.59.65.42.00.6·
28.79.95.62.10.6·
36.06.83.81.4··
43.13.52.00.7··
5+1.92.11.2···
Σ home-win cells
58.7%
Σ draw cells
21.0%
Σ away-win cells
20.3%
Most probable score
2–1 · 9.9%
4

Blending with the market

With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Harrogate Town–68.0%52.2%61.4%
X Draw–10.0%23.4%15.6%
2 Altrincham–22.0%24.4%23.0%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.095 → 9.5% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Harrogate Town pick61.4%1.631.7557.1%+7.4%
X · Draw15.6%6.393.9025.6%-39.0%
2 · Altrincham23.0%4.353.7526.7%-13.8%
Double chance
1X77.0%1.301.2580.0%-3.7%
X238.6%2.592.0050.0%-22.7%
1284.4%1.191.2580.0%+5.5%
Draw no bet
DNB Harrogate Town72.7%1.37–––
DNB Altrincham27.3%3.67–––
Goal lines
Over 1.581.9%1.221.1785.5%-4.2%
Under 1.518.1%5.515.0020.0%-9.3%
Over 2.560.8%1.641.5763.7%-4.5%
Under 2.539.2%2.552.3542.6%-7.9%
Over 3.539.3%2.552.3842.0%-6.6%
Under 3.560.7%1.651.5365.4%-7.1%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes63.0%1.591.5763.7%-1.1%
BTTS no37.0%2.702.2544.4%-16.7%
Half-time
HT 143.6%2.29–––
HT X37.0%2.70–––
HT 219.4%5.16–––
6

The selection

Model pickHarrogate Town to win
Probability61.4%
Fair odds1.63
Best odds1.75
EV per unit+7.4%

EV = 0.614 × 1.75 − 1 = +0.074 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.099 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricHarrogate TownAltrincham
SequenceLDLWWDDLDWWD
Matches66
W-D-L2-2-22-3-1
Points per match1.331.50
Goals for / match1.672.00
Goals against / match2.001.50
Over 2.583%67%
BTTS83%67%
Clean sheets0%33%
Failed to score17%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Strong home favourites – Harrogate Town 61% to win. Standings: Harrogate Town 2nd on 32, Altrincham 7th on 28.

Form

Harrogate Town, last six: L D L W W D – two wins in total. Latest: 1–4 at home to AFC Fylde. Per match: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded. No shut-outs in that run.

Sequence for Altrincham: D L D W W D, so two victories in six. Latest: 2–2 at home to Notts County. 2.0 goals a match in that spell.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Harrogate Town 2.05 · Altrincham 1.13 · total 3.18. Goals expected – 61% for over 2.5 and 63% for both teams to score.

Model selection

Selection: Harrogate Town to win, probability 61%, odds 1.75 v fair 1.63. Most probable score: Harrogate Town 2–1 Altrincham. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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National League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Boreham Wood161420+2744
2Harrogate Town161024+1132
3Southend16853+1129
4AFC Fylde16925+629
5Yeovil Town16844+1528
6Worthing16844+728
7Altrincham16916028
8Carlisle16754+926
9Barrow15744+725
10FC Halifax Town16736+824
11Sutton Utd16736-124
12Woking16637+121
13Kidderminster Harriers16565+121
14Aldershot Town16637021
15AFC Hornchurch16709-821
16Forest Green14545-119
17Eastleigh16547-619
18Wealdstone16538-618
19Boston United16538-818
20Tamworth15528-717
21Hartlepool165011-915
22Solihull Moors164111-2113
23Scunthorpe153111-1110
24Gateshead151113-254

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Harrogate Town vs Altrincham?

The Model pick is Harrogate Town to win with a model probability of 61, priced around 1.75 by the bookmakers.

What are the Harrogate Town v Altrincham probabilities?

Harrogate Town win 61%, draw 16%, Altrincham win 23%.

What is the most probable score for Harrogate Town vs Altrincham?

Harrogate Town 2–1 Altrincham is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Harrogate Town vs Altrincham?

Harrogate Town 2.05, Altrincham 1.13 – over 2.5 at 61%, BTTS at 63%.

What time is Harrogate Town vs Altrincham?

Saturday 14 November 2026, 16:00 WAT, at Exercise Stadium – National League.