Carlisle 2-2 Stevenage – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Stevenage at 59% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Carlisle vs Stevenage encounter.
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Match Analysis
Carlisle host Stevenage at Brunton Park in League One (matchday 40). Kick-off is Saturday 23 March 2024 at 15:00 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Carlisle stand at 1W 0D 9L — 0.30 PPG. Last five: W L L L L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.40 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, Carlisle have posted 1W 2D 7L from their last 10 home games — 0.50 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Stevenage — last 10 games: 2W 3D 5L — 0.90 PPG. Last five: W D D L L. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
Stevenage's away record over their last 10 away games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Stevenage — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (0.90 vs 0.30). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 70% of Carlisle's games and 60% of Stevenage's (from Carlisle's last 10 home games and Stevenage's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
The H2H picture is flat: the 5 H2H matches we hold have produced 2 wins for Carlisle, 1 for Stevenage and 2 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
The 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 9 Sep 2023, ended Carlisle 2–2 Stevenage — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Carlisle trading profile (last 84 games, 42 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 68% of the time; of the 29 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Stevenage trading profile (last 84 games, 42 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 68% of the time; of the 17 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 41%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Carlisle 50% versus Stevenage 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Carlisle 44% | Stevenage 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Carlisle 0.97 xG and Stevenage 1.90 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Carlisle attack 0.717 / defence 1.627 | Stevenage attack 0.982 / defence 1.014. League average goals — home 1.328 / away 1.191. Carlisle's attack rating of 0.717 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.97. Carlisle's defence rating of 1.627 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Stevenage's projected output up. Data: built from Carlisle's last 38 games and Stevenage's last 38.
Result probabilities: Carlisle 19% | Draw 22% | Stevenage 59%. Fair-value odds: Carlisle 5.35 | Draw 4.55 | Stevenage 1.69. The model has a clear lean to Stevenage (59%) — a 37pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS Yes probability 53% | Total xG 2.87. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.87 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 53% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Stevenage as the most likely outcome at 59% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.87 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Carlisle's last 10 home games and Stevenage's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 53%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Carlisle 70% (last 10 home games) | Stevenage 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Carlisle vs Stevenage | Competition: League One, matchday 40 | Venue: Brunton Park • Kick-off: Saturday 23 March 2024 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Carlisle 19% | Draw 22% | Stevenage 59% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% (Under 45%) | BTTS Yes 53% (No 47%) | xG Carlisle 0.97 / Stevenage 1.90 • Poisson strength factors: Carlisle attack 0.717 / def 1.627 | Stevenage attack 0.982 / def 1.014 | league avg home 1.328 / away 1.191 • Poisson stance: Stevenage (59%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.97
Carlisle xG
Expected Goals
1.90
Stevenage xG
53%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Carlisle vs Stevenage FAQs
What time does Carlisle vs Stevenage kick off?
Carlisle vs Stevenage kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 23 March 2024 at Brunton Park.
What was the final score in Carlisle vs Stevenage?
Carlisle 2 - 2 Stevenage.
Where is Carlisle vs Stevenage being played?
The match is being played at Brunton Park.
What competition is Carlisle vs Stevenage part of?
Carlisle vs Stevenage is a League One fixture (matchday 40) (England).
Who is favourite to win Carlisle vs Stevenage?
Our statistical model gives Carlisle a 19% chance of winning, Stevenage a 59% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Stevenage the favourite.
Will both teams score in Carlisle vs Stevenage?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Carlisle and Stevenage will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Carlisle vs Stevenage have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Carlisle's attacking strength (0.72x league average) is weighed against Stevenage's defensive record (1.01x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.97. The same calculation in reverse, Stevenage's attack versus Carlisle's defence, projects 1.90 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Carlisle's last 38 games and Stevenage's last 38 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.8%. Close behind: 0-2 (10.3%), 1-2 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stevenage Win
19%
5.35
22%
4.55
59%
1.69
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
10.8%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
0 – 2
10.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.97
Carlisle xG
Total xG
2.87
1.90
Stevenage xG
5.35
19%
Home win
4.55
22%
Draw
1.69
59%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
15%
6.71
38%
2.63
Win to Nil
3%
35.86
23%
4.43
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.7 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 5.5 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| 2 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Carlisle vs Stevenage Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Carlisle vs Stevenage?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.
How many goals are Carlisle and Stevenage expected to score?
The model projects 0.97 expected goals for Carlisle and 1.90 for Stevenage, a combined total of 2.87.
How confident is the prediction model for Carlisle vs Stevenage?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 59%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Carlisle come into this having played 84 games, going 25W 23D 36L for 1.17 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-L-L-L.
On the other side, Stevenage sit at 1.74 PPG from 84 outings (41W 23D 20L), a run that reads W-D-D-L-L across their last five.
Stevenage carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.57 PPG clear of Carlisle — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Carlisle's home form reads 14W 13D 15L across their last 42 home games, a 1.31 PPG return.
Away from home, Stevenage have taken 1.48 points per game from their last 42 away games (16W 14D 12L).
The Goals Picture
Carlisle are averaging 1.19 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Stevenage are on 1.31 scored and 0.92 conceded.
Defensively: Stevenage in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 84 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Carlisle
Current Season
Stevenage
Current Season
Carlisle (Home) vs Stevenage (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Carlisle
Current Season
Stevenage
Current Season
❓ Carlisle vs Stevenage Form FAQs
What form are Carlisle and Stevenage in coming into this match?
Carlisle have gone 25W 23D 36L in their last 84 games (1.17 PPG), while Stevenage have gone 41W 23D 20L in their last 84 (1.74 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Carlisle at home or Stevenage away?
Stevenage's away record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Carlisle at home: 1.31 PPG; Stevenage away: 1.48 PPG.
Have Carlisle or Stevenage been keeping clean sheets recently?
Carlisle have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Stevenage in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to December 2021. They cover more than one competition — League Two, League One. The most recent in our data was on 23 March 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The most recent 3 H2H matches in our data have all been drawn — an unusually settled run for this fixture.
Carlisle's record when hosting Stevenage specifically: 1W 2D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Carlisle
3
Draws
1
Stevenage
Recent Meetings
❓ Carlisle vs Stevenage H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Stevenage?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Carlisle have won 2, Stevenage have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Carlisle and Stevenage last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 23 March 2024: Carlisle 2-2 Stevenage.
Who has won more matches between Carlisle and Stevenage?
Carlisle have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Carlisle are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 31% of those situations.
Stevenage are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 43% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Carlisle 50%, Stevenage 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (Carlisle) and 43% (Stevenage).
On the defensive side: Stevenage in 31%; Carlisle have failed to score in 31% of games; Stevenage in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Carlisle home games / Stevenage away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Carlisle vs Stevenage Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Carlisle and Stevenage matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Carlisle's recent matches and 50% of Stevenage's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Carlisle and Stevenage matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 43% of Carlisle's recent games and 43% of Stevenage's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Carlisle and Stevenage matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Carlisle's recent matches and 76% of Stevenage's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Carlisle and Stevenage share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Carlisle and Stevenage finished level at 2-2 at Brunton Park, Regular Season - 40, in the League One. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Carlisle 0.97 xG and Stevenage 1.90 xG, a combined 2.87. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Carlisle beat their projection by 1.0 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Carlisle attack 0.72 / defence 1.63 against Stevenage attack 0.98 / defence 1.01, drawn from 38/38 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Carlisle 19% | Draw 22% | Stevenage 59%, with Stevenage to win its most likely call at 59%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 22% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 32% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Carlisle 44%, Stevenage 42%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Carlisle's trading profile (84 games, 42 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Stevenage's trading profile (84 games, 42 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Stevenage arrived the stronger side — 1.74 PPG against 1.17. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Stevenage (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.14 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.10 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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