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Salford City v Exeter City: 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Moor Lane (Salford), with O. Langford refereeing. We have Salford City (66%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Salford City vs Exeter City: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Salford City are 1st in the table, on 31 points after 14 matches (10W 1D 3L), and Exeter City are 12th, on 19 points (5W 4D 5L).
- Attack and defence. On average Salford City score 1.8 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.1; for Exeter City the figures are 0.8 scored and 0.5 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Salford City: 9W 1D 3L, goals 23–14; Exeter City: 5W 4D 4L, goals 10–7.
- Head to head. From 6 meetings: 1 win for Salford City, 3 wins for Exeter City and 2 draws, with the goals at 5–7.
What to expect
For us, Salford City are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 2–0 (11.5%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.45), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 48% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 56% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 6; Salford City 1 win, 2 draws, Exeter City 3 wins.
- An average of 2.0 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Salford City 23–14, Exeter City 10–7.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 56%.
- Out: Salford City 0, Exeter City 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals (probability 56%, best price 1.72). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Salford City: no absences. Absent for Exeter City: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Salford City vs Exeter City: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 1.64 | 5.00 | 8.50 |
| Market average | 1.41 | 4.59 | 7.13 |
| Lowest odds | 1.33 | 3.50 | 4.42 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 1.19 | 77.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.72 | 1.67 | 56.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.20 | 2.13 | 43.9% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.77 | 2.62 | 35.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.94 | 1.91 | 48.5% |
| BTTS – no | 1.87 | 1.80 | 51.5% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 31/10/26, 13:41. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 8.1%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Salford City 2–0 Exeter City, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Salford City 1st (31 points), Exeter City 12th (19 points).
- Form in the competition: Salford City 9W 1D 3L (23:14), Exeter City 5W 4D 4L (10:7).
- H2H: 6 matches: Salford City 1W 2D 3L, goals 5–7.
- Absences: Salford City 0, Exeter City 0.
Who will win Salford City vs Exeter City?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Salford City vs Exeter City: team news and absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
Exeter City
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Salford City vs Exeter City?
Salford City -0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.76); Under 3.5 goals (1.45).
Who will win Salford City vs Exeter City?
We estimate: Salford City win 66%, draw 20%, Exeter City win 13%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 31 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Moor Lane, Salford. Referee: O. Langford.
Who will be missing?
Salford City: no absences. Exeter City: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.72); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 44% (odds 2.20).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 48% (odds 1.94).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 2–0 as most likely (11.5%), then 1–0 (11.0%) and 2–1 (9.8%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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