Prediction for match Salford City — Swindon Town, 20.01.2026

Match Analysis: Salford City vs Swindon Town

The FA Cup brings us a clash between Salford City and Swindon Town on January 10, 2026. According to the main odds for the outcome: a win for Salford City is priced at 2.18, Swindon Town at 3.13, and a draw at 3.45. The probabilities for 1X2 are: Salford City - 42.95%, draw - 27.14%, Swindon Town - 29.91%. Salford City is the favorite according to the odds, but Swindon Town has shown solid defensive play, which could influence the final result.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Salford City is gaining momentum: a win against Barrow 2-1 (01.01.2026), a draw with Fleetwood Town 0-0 (29.12.2025), and a narrow victory over Harrogate Town 1-0 (26.12.2025). Swindon Town is also showing respectable results: 2-0 against Gillingham (01.01.2026), 2-0 versus Cheltenham Town (29.12.2025), and a loss to MK Dons 0-1 (26.12.2025). On average over five games, Salford City holds 48% possession, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 11 fouls, and records 0.6 offsides per match. Swindon Town maintains 49.4% possession, receives 2.2 yellows, commits 6.6 fouls, and also records 0.6 offsides. In their last head-to-head encounter on September 20, 2025, Salford City defeated Swindon Town 3-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Salford City has an average goal total of 3 in their last five matches, scoring 2 and conceding 1 per game. Swindon Town plays more cautiously: average goal total - 1.8, scoring 1.6 and conceding just 0.2. For over 2.5 goals: Salford City has 3 out of 5 over, Swindon Town only 1 out of 5 over and 4 under. In the first half, Salford City has 3 out of 5 over 1.5, Swindon Town - 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams record 2 out of 5 over 1.5. In terms of goal intervals, Salford City most often scores between the 76th-90th minute (43%), while Swindon Town scores between the 46th-60th minute (50%). In terms of goals conceded, Salford City is most vulnerable between the 46th-60th minute (38%), and Swindon Town between the 16th-30th minute (40%). Considering that Salford City consistently scores and plays effectively, while Swindon Town has a strong defense, betting on over 2.25 goals at 1.51 seems justified: Salford City has three over 2.5s out of five, and the average scoring and conceding stats support this choice.

Corner Totals Analysis

In their last five matches, Salford City averages 4.8 corners, Swindon Town - 5.6. For over 9.5 corners: Salford City has 2 out of 5 over, Swindon Town 5 out of 5 over. The total closest to the average sum is 9.5, for which both betting options are available: over 9.5 corners at 1.76, under 9.5 at 1.93. For the outcome on corners, Salford City is the favorite with odds of 1.79. Given the high number of corners both teams deliver and the frequent over totals for Swindon Town, considering a bet on over 9.5 corners as an additional option makes sense.