Hartlepool United are favored to win with odds around 2.10, thanks to their stronger recent form with 3 wins in the last 5 National League matches and a solid home record at the Suit Direct Stadium, while Carlisle United have struggled with only 1 win in their last 5 away games with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 7:45 PM GMT on February 25, 2026, at the Suit Direct Stadium in Hartlepool, England.

The game will be played at the Suit Direct Stadium in Hartlepool, England, with a capacity of 7,833 seats and known for its passionate home support in National League fixtures.

Hartlepool United are predicted to secure a 2-1 victory with moneyline odds of 2.10, bolstered by key player Jack Hunter's form with 5 goals in the last 6 games and Carlisle's defensive vulnerabilities conceding 2.2 goals per away match on average.

In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Hartlepool United lead with 5 wins to Carlisle United's 3 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.8 total goals per game, with Hartlepool unbeaten in the last 3 home encounters.