Carlisle 0-2 Notts County – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Notts County at 55% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Carlisle vs Notts County encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 9 as Carlisle welcome Notts County to Brunton Park. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Carlisle have gone 2W 0D 8L from 10 outings — a 0.60 PPG return. Last five: L L L W L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Carlisle, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Carlisle have posted 1W 1D 8L at Brunton Park — 0.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Notts County stand at 5W 3D 2L from 10 League Two matches — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W W W L D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 0.90. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Notts County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in League Two this season, Notts County have posted 4W 3D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Form points away from home here. Notts County's 1.80 PPG return is 1.20 points per game ahead of Carlisle's 0.60 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Trading Patterns
Carlisle in-play and half-time data (54 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
Notts County in-play and half-time data (54 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Carlisle 56% and Notts County 68% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Carlisle 50% | Notts County 70%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Carlisle 1.28 xG and Notts County 2.06 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 0.938 / defence 1.493 | Notts County attack 1.187 / defence 0.961. League average goals — home 1.418 / away 1.164. Data: 8 Carlisle games / 54 Notts County games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Carlisle 23% | Draw 21% | Notts County 55%. Fair-value odds: Carlisle 4.35 | Draw 4.76 | Notts County 1.82. The model has a clear lean to Notts County (55%) — a 32pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.34. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.34 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.28 / 2.06) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Notts County are the pick at 55% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.34 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 65% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 63%. Form rates corroborate: Carlisle 80% | Notts County 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Carlisle vs Notts County | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 9 | Venue: Brunton Park • Kick-off: Tuesday 1 Oct 2024, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Carlisle 23% | Draw 21% | Notts County 55% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 63% | xG Carlisle 1.28 / Notts County 2.06 • Poisson strength factors: Carlisle attack 0.938 / def 1.493 | Notts County attack 1.187 / def 0.961 | league avg home 1.418 / away 1.164 • Poisson stance: Notts County (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.28
Carlisle xG
Expected Goals
2.06
Notts County xG
63%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Carlisle vs Notts County kick off?
Carlisle vs Notts County kicked off at 19:45 on Tuesday 1 October 2024 at Brunton Park.
What was the final score in Carlisle vs Notts County?
Carlisle 0 - 2 Notts County.
Where is Carlisle vs Notts County being played?
The match is being played at Brunton Park.
What competition is Carlisle vs Notts County part of?
Carlisle vs Notts County is a Regular Season - 9 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Carlisle vs Notts County?
Our statistical model gives Carlisle a 23% chance of winning, Notts County a 55% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Notts County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Carlisle vs Notts County?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Carlisle and Notts County will score (BTTS).
Will Carlisle vs Notts County have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Notts County?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Carlisle and Notts County in?
Carlisle (all comps): 2W-0D-8L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-L-W-L. Notts County (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Carlisle's attack rating (0.94) and Notts County's defence rating (0.96), the model arrives at 1.28 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Notts County's attack versus Carlisle's defence, projects 2.06 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 8/54 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.6%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.6%), 0-2 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Notts County Win
23%
4.28
21%
4.73
55%
1.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.6%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.3%
Draw
0 – 2
7.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.28
Carlisle xG
Total xG
3.34
2.06
Notts County xG
4.28
23%
Home win
4.73
21%
Draw
1.80
55%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.59
37%
BTTS No
2.70
Clean Sheet
13%
7.86
28%
3.59
Win to Nil
3%
33.64
15%
6.48
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 4.5 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| 2 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| 3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Carlisle vs Notts County?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.6%.
How many goals are Carlisle and Notts County expected to score?
The model projects 1.28 expected goals for Carlisle and 2.06 for Notts County, a combined total of 3.34.
How confident is the prediction model for Carlisle vs Notts County?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 54 outings, Carlisle have picked up 0.67 PPG on a 9W 9D 36L record — L-L-L-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Carlisle is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Notts County's form line: 22W 10D 22L from 54 games, 1.41 PPG, last five W-W-W-L-D. The sample for Notts County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Notts County are the form team by 0.74 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Carlisle.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Carlisle have posted 0.67 PPG from 27 outings (4W 6D 17L).
On the road, Notts County have gone 8W 7D 12L from 27 away games — 1.15 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Notts County come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Carlisle are averaging 0.94 goals scored and 1.81 conceded per game recently; Notts County are on 1.93 scored and 1.74 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Notts County in 69%.
Last 54 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Carlisle
Blended
Notts County
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Carlisle and Notts County in coming into this match?
Carlisle have gone 9W 9D 36L in their last 54 games (0.67 PPG), while Notts County have gone 22W 10D 22L in their last 54 (1.41 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Carlisle at home or Notts County away?
Notts County's away record (1.15 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Carlisle at home: 0.67 PPG; Notts County away: 1.15 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Carlisle and Notts County runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 28 January 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Carlisle
0
Draws
2
Notts County
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Notts County?
From 2 meetings on record, Carlisle have won 0, Notts County have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Carlisle and Notts County last play each other?
They last met on 28 January 2025, when Notts County 1-0 Carlisle.
Who has won more matches between Carlisle and Notts County?
Notts County have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Carlisle are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Notts County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Carlisle at 63%, Notts County at 70%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Carlisle) and 63% (Notts County). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 41% and 41% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Carlisle have failed to score in 30% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Carlisle home games / Notts County away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Carlisle play Notts County?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of Carlisle's games and 70% of Notts County's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Carlisle vs Notts County usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 52% of Carlisle's matches and 63% of Notts County's.
Do Carlisle and Notts County tend to score early?
Carlisle have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Notts County in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Notts County cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Carlisle.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Notts County beat Carlisle 0-2 at Brunton Park, Regular Season - 9, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Carlisle 1.28 xG and Notts County 2.06 xG, a combined 3.34. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Carlisle fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Carlisle attack 0.94 / defence 1.49 against Notts County attack 1.19 / defence 0.96, drawn from 8/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Carlisle 23% | Draw 21% | Notts County 55%, with Notts County to win its most likely call at 55%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 65%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 85% and landed. Over 3.5 was 43% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Carlisle 50%, Notts County 70%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Carlisle's trading profile (54 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Notts County's trading profile (54 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 68% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Notts County arrived the stronger side — 1.41 PPG against 0.67. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Carlisle (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward. Notts County (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.78 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.