Scunthorpe United vs Worthing FC Prediction & Betting Tips (November 14, 2026)

Scunthorpe United and Worthing FC sit far apart in this division. One is near the foot of the table after five straight defeats, the other is in the top half and still taking points on the road. The most recent lists also include games against under-21 sides, so they mix this league with other fixtures.

Match context

This fixture is one of our free Dropping Odds picks.

Scunthorpe have three wins, one draw and 11 defeats from 15 league games, for 10 points and 23rd place. Worthing have eight wins, four draws and four defeats from 16 games, for 28 points and sixth place. They have not played the same number of matches. Scunthorpe's six home league games are two wins, one draw and three defeats. Worthing have 14 points from seven away league games, with four wins, two draws and one defeat.

Why we back 12 - Double Chance

This bet wins if either Scunthorpe or Worthing win in regular time. Only a draw loses it, whatever the score.

How the 1X2 odds moved

It is worth being precise about which price moved. The listed 25.22 figure is the size of a shortening, not a probability that one of these sides will win. The price that shortened was Scunthorpe's win, from 2.88 to 2.14. Simple arithmetic on those two figures is 25.69, a touch above the listed 25.22, which is the figure we use. Worthing's win drifted the other way, from 2.05 to 2.69, so the market has flipped which side is shorter. The draw lengthened slightly, from 3.90 to 3.99. Combining the current home and away prices produces the 1.19 on this ticket. The 12 price itself has barely moved, from about 1.20 to 1.19, so the listed drop is not a move on the double-chance price.

Recent form and half-time scores

The last five matches below cover all competitions, newest first. Only three of Scunthorpe's five, and four of Worthing's five, belong to this league. The games against Port Vale, Wolverhampton U21 and Fulham U21 came in other fixtures.

Scunthorpe have lost all five, and the three league games in that list were all defeats. Worthing have two wins, one draw and two defeats, including a 3-3 home draw with Southend United and a 2-1 win at Kidderminster Harriers.

Scunthorpe were already behind at the interval in four of those five, including 0-2 at home to Woking. Worthing led 1-0 at the break at Kidderminster and were 0-3 down to Sutton United at half-time.

What could invalidate this prediction?

A draw is the only result that loses this bet, and three scenarios stand out.

• Worthing's draws: they have drawn four of 16 league games and two of seven away. A stalemate, including 1-1 or 0-0, would lose a 12 ticket.
• A short price: at 1.19 the return is small, so one losing bet of this type wipes out the profit from several winners.
• Scunthorpe's run: five straight defeats do not, by themselves, force a home win, and a cautious away side could still settle for a point.

Before placing a bet, compare your bookmaker's price with the current 1.19.

Final verdict

Worthing are well clear in the table and have a strong away record, while the market has shortened Scunthorpe's win and flipped the 1X2. A 12 ticket covers both routes to a decisive result, and Scunthorpe have drawn only once in 15 league games. The same picture still includes Worthing's four draws, and the 12 price itself has hardly shortened. At 1.19 the stake should stay modest. The pick is 12 - Double Chance. Betting is for adults 18+ only: play responsibly and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.

For another preview from this division, see FC Halifax Town vs Yeovil Town. On the same day, read our RKC Waalwijk vs FC Den Bosch preview.

FAQ

What is the best bet for Scunthorpe United vs Worthing FC?

The preferred market is 12 - Double Chance. It covers a win for either side and is supported by Scunthorpe rarely drawing in this league, though Worthing's four draws are the main warning.

How is the 12 - Double Chance bet settled?

The bet wins if Scunthorpe or Worthing win at the end of regular time, including stoppage time. Results such as 1-0, 0-1 or 2-1 are winners. A draw, including 0-0 or 1-1, is a loser.

What odds make this bet worth taking?

At 1.19, implied 84%, the bet only makes sense if you rate the chance of a home or away win higher than that. The 25.22 figure is the listed shortening, which tracks Scunthorpe's win moving from 2.88 to 2.14, not a win probability and not a drop on the 12 price itself, which has barely moved from about 1.20 to 1.19. Compare 1.19 with other bookmakers, as a higher price lowers the break-even point.