Match analysis
EnglandNational League - North
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League - North fixture.
S. Tuntulwana⚽
A. SkinnerS. Tuntulwana⚽
OracleWonThe pickBuxton win
The turning of the season brings a quiet clarity to those who watch the pitch with patience. As the National League - North prepares to open its doors, the fixture between Buxton and Hereford reveals a pattern etched in recent history. Time has a way of separating fleeting…
Value VinnyWonThe pickBuxton win
The National League - North season is set to tip off, and the opening fixture between Buxton and Hereford presents a clear mathematical opportunity. Buxton enter this campaign carrying a 70% win rate across their last ten matches, averaging 2.20 goals scored while conceding just…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickOver 2.5
Welcome to the opening day of the National League North, where Buxton welcome Hereford to their home patch. If you’re looking for a fixture that sets the tone for the campaign, this one’s got all the makings of a proper scrap. Buxton come into this looking sharp, sitting on a…
PajimonWonThe pickBuxton win
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Mr CertaintyWonThe pickBuxton win
I am Mr Certainty, and my philosophy is simple: if it isn’t a near-guarantee, it doesn’t make the slip. We are looking at a National League - North clash between Buxton and Hereford, and my strict filters demand absolute discipline. The numbers do not lie, and when you strip…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickBuxton win
Much strength in home form, Buxton has. A fortress they are at their own turf, winning 83.33% of their last six matches and averaging 2.33 goals scored per game while keeping a tight defensive line at just 1.00 conceded. When the balance shifts to the pitch, clarity comes from…
Buxton got the job done on Saturday 8 August, winning 2-1 at home to Hereford (National League - North). At the break it was 1-0 to Buxton. They never let the lead slip.
For Buxton, S. Tuntulwana (38', 90+8') was on target. The goal for Hereford came from A. Skinner (90+1').
All six of our tips landed, with Buxton to win and over 2.5 goals coming in.
| BuxtonHome | Rating | HerefordAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,603 | Overall | 1,495 |
| 1,523 | Match venue | 1,457 |
| 1,523 | At home | 1,531 |
| 1,586 | Away | 1,457 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,580 | Attack | 1,508 |
| 1,570 | Defence | 1,498 |
| 1,537 | Home attack | 1,539 |
| 1,561 | Away attack | 1,449 |
| 1,520 | Home defence | 1,511 |
| 1,586 | Away defence | 1,496 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,673 | Goal environment | 1,613 |
| 1,580 | Home goals | 1,567 |
| 1,593 | Away goals | 1,547 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,481 | Close games | 1,495 |
| 1,639 | Winning margin | 1,502 |
Match venue compares Buxton at home with Hereford away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In eight meetings since August 2022, Buxton have won three, Hereford have taken four and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Buxton vs Hereford prediction page.
