Halifax Town are likely to be slight favorites to win against Boston United based on their stronger recent National League form at The Shay and typically better home defensive record, with early market odds around 2.10 for Halifax, 3.40 for Boston, and 3.20 on the draw as of the latest pricing updates. This reflects bookmakers rating Halifax’s home advantage and squad depth a bit higher, while still respecting Boston’s competitive recent performances with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Halifax Town vs Boston United match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM local UK time on 17 January 2026, which corresponds to 3:00 PM GMT. Fans following from Central Europe can expect kick-off at 4:00 PM CET, while viewers on US Eastern Time will see play begin at 10:00 AM ET.

The match will be played at Halifax Town’s home ground, The Shay Stadium in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, a multi-use venue shared with the local rugby league side. The Shay typically accommodates around 14,000 spectators in a mix of seated and standing areas, with modernized stands and good pitch visibility from most sections.

Given Halifax Town’s stronger home record over the last month and Boston United’s more mixed away results, a narrow Halifax win is the most probable outcome, with a 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline appearing realistic. Value hunters may look at Halifax on the moneyline near 2.10 or Halifax Draw No Bet closer to 1.55–1.65, while the balanced attacking stats for both sides suggest moderate appeal for over 2.5 goals at around 2.00 odds.

Recent meetings between Halifax Town and Boston United have generally been tight, with Halifax edging the head-to-head over the past few seasons by a small margin in competitive fixtures. Across their last several clashes in league and cup play, Halifax have secured slightly more wins, Boston have managed a couple of notable victories, and draws have been relatively common, underlining the rivalry’s balanced nature.