Soccer betting preview: Eastbourne Borough welcomes Dartford in what could be a tight duel

There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Vanarama National League South match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Priory Lane Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Dartford have had more rest. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Weymouth.

Eastbourne Borough form and stats

2 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Eastbourne Borough have to build on here at Priory Lane Stadium in the Vanarama National League South.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Weymouth in the Vanarama National League South last time out and are looking for a win here. 1-1 away at Hemel Hempstead Town before that.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Eastbourne Borough have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won 2 Drawn 1 Lost 4.

Eastbourne Borough has scored 8 league goals at home this season, in 7 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Eastbourne Borough defense is not exactly impregnable. 12 goals conceded from 7 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Dartford form and stats

There's been little loot from Dartford's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 7 away games in the Vanarama National League South. Dartford only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw. Momentum is building for Dartford in their away games, having won their two previous outings.

Dartford's last game was the home draw against Chippenham Town (1-1). A loss against Kingstonian was the result prior to that, in a FA Cup home game.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found four similar matches played by Dartford in our archives, and the results are: 2 wins for Dartford, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

The schedule is very tough for Dartford now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Vanarama National League South game at Hampton & Richmond is waiting in only three days.

Dartford have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 7 away games in the league. For Dartford, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

Eastbourne Borough-Dartford H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Eastbourne Borough 2 wins, Dartford 5 wins, 3 draws. 6 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

N. Wabo 5 goals

G. Luer 4 goals

J. Hill 3 goals

Eastbourne Borough missing players

Dartford missing players