Bitesize Prediction: Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United – 03/01/26

Competition: National League

Market: Scunthorpe United win

Odds: 3/4 @ 1xBet

Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the National League standings, Scunthorpe will welcome Sutton to Glanford Park.

Starting with the hosts, while Scunthorpe might have only made their immediate National League return this season, the Iron have embarked on a real fifth-tier flurry. Last seen signing off 2025 with a routine 2-0 victory at home against Gateshead, Andy Butler’s men have skyrocketed their way into the play-off places and they have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine promotion charge this year. With the mood around Gladford Park at a red-hot high, the Lincolnshire-based outfit are riding a major wave of momentum and they have received a string of plaudits from across the National League. Extending on their FA Trophy adventure last month as they stormed their way to an empathic 5-0 romp against Peterborough Sports, Scunthorpe will be confident of making another statement here. In fact, Saturday’s hosts have won each of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Likewise, Butler’s high-flying squad have won all of their last four consecutive showdowns at Glanford Park 12-1.

As for the visitors, although Sutton might have sprung somewhat of an upset last season as they secured a top-half finish, the U’s have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they fell to a 1-0 loss away at Southend, Chris Agutter’s men are scrapping it out in the drop zone and are widely regarded as a standout relegation candidate in 2026. Watching their FA Trophy adventure come to a thumping end last month as they fell to a woeful 4-1 drumming at the hands of seventh-tier outfit Walton & Hersham, Saturday’s guests have failed to win any of their previous five appearances across all competitions (four defeats, one draw). Along with drawing back-to-back National League blanks, Sutton have also shown some extended defensive issues. Mustering just a single clean sheet since the middle of November, the Yellows face what is another stern examination this weekend. Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the National League standings, we are backing a home victory here.

Bet: Scunthorpe United 3/4 to beat Sutton United in Saturday’s National League matchup @ 1xBet