Chester vs Hereford betting preview: Even match expected

The visiting Hereford played their last game only four days ago, a Vanarama National League North match. That game was also an away game, at Kidderminster Harriers. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.

Chester form and stats

When playing at home in the Vanarama National League North, Chester have managed 6 wins, 5 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 13 games.

No payout for Chester in their previous match, an away game at Darlington that ended in defeat 1-2.

Previous to that game, a home match hosting Southport in a game that was won 5-0.

This is expected to be a close game, with Chester perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Chester as a small favourite), we find ten games. Chester has won five of these, drawn two and lost three.

Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Vanarama National League North game versus Spennymoor Town in only three days. This game is also played here at Lookers Vauxhall Stadium.

With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (29 in 13 games), Chester's attacking play is working. On the other hand, Chester have conceded 17 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.

Hereford form and stats

There's been little loot from Hereford's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 12 away games in the Vanarama National League North. Hereford only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 3 draws. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Hereford are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

Hereford are travelling again after losing away to Kidderminster Harriers in their previous match (0-3).

Before that, Hereford secured a home win against Guiseley with the score 2-0.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Hereford playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were four Hereford wins, two draws and three defeats.

There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Hereford manager Gowling as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Curzon Ashton.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Hereford have scored 13 goals in 12 league games away. As opposed to that, Hereford have seen the ball go into their own net 16 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The contenders have played each other before in this season, with the result Hereford - Chester 1-0 entered in the official records. H2H stats regardless of arena (last five matches): Chester three wins, zero draws and Hereford two victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

T. Owen-Evans 8 goals

M. Storey 6 goals

D. Stephenson 5 goals

Chester missing players

Hereford missing players