Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta Predictions

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National League - SouthNational League - South · England
medium confidence
Chesham United

Chesham United

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

Folkestone Invicta

Folkestone Invicta

🗓️ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:00 GMT (venue time) · 15:00 UTC (your time)📍 The Meadow, Chesham

Win Probability (1X2)

Chesham United 23%Draw 32%Folkestone Invicta 45%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Folkestone Invicta Win

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Match Result: Folkestone Invicta Win
6/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
5/10

Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta: Match Preview

Chesham United enter this fixture in a worrying run of form, having lost four of their last five matches and conceding a combined 17 goals in that period. Their only win in the last month came in the FA Cup against lower-league opposition. Folkestone Invicta, meanwhile, have steadied after a wobble, picking up a win and a draw in their last two league games and sitting mid-table, seven places above Chesham. With Chesham hovering just above the relegation zone, the pressure is mounting for a turnaround.

Statistically, the matchup is defined by Chesham's porous defence, which has allowed 2.6 goals per home match, against a Folkestone side conceding just 1.17 per game across the season. Chesham's attack has failed to score in four of their last five outings, while Folkestone's away attack is modest (1.0 per away), but their defence travels well. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 82% of Chesham's league matches, compared to just 33% for Folkestone, highlighting the hosts' volatility. First-half goals are likely, with Chesham conceding early and often at home.

The model expects Folkestone's defensive edge and Chesham's lack of attacking threat to decide the contest. An early away goal could see Folkestone control proceedings, with Chesham struggling to respond. The most probable scenario is a narrow Folkestone win in a match that leans towards over 2.5 goals due to Chesham's defensive chaos.

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Chesham United1.25

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Folkestone Invicta1.70

Expected goals · model says 1.70

Win Probability
Chesham United 28% Draw 24% Folkestone Invicta 48%

Over 2.5 Goals

57%

BTTS: Yes

58%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
23%
32%
45%
Chesham United 23%Draw 32%Folkestone Invicta 45%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
60%
40%
Over 2.5 60%Under 2.5 40%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta that most previews miss.

  • 1Chesham United's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 82% of league games, the highest rate in the bottom half.
  • 2Folkestone Invicta have kept just 2 clean sheets in 12 league matches (16.7%), but have only conceded 8 in 6 away games.
  • 3Chesham have failed to score in four of their last five matches, including three straight at home.

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The Case For This Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta Prediction

Chesham United return to The Meadow on the back of a punishing run, losing four of their last five in all competitions and conceding 17 goals in that stretch. Folkestone Invicta, while inconsistent, have steadied with four points from their last two league fixtures and sit comfortably mid-table, seven places and six points above Chesham. The hosts are desperate for a result to halt their slide away from the relegation zone, but their defensive frailties remain glaring. The statistical shape of this fixture is defined by Chesham's leaky back line (2.6 goals conceded per home game) against a Folkestone side whose away attack is modest (1.0 goals per away match) but whose overall defensive record is among the league's best outside the top six. Chesham's attack has failed to score in four of their last five, while Folkestone have blanked in two of five but generally keep games tighter, with only a third of their matches going over 2.5 goals. First-half goals are more likely than average, as Chesham have conceded seven in their last three home first halves. The model expects Folkestone's defensive solidity and Chesham's ongoing struggles to tilt the balance towards the visitors, with a moderate chance of both teams scoring but a higher probability for over 2.5 goals due to Chesham's volatility. Most likely, Folkestone edge ahead early and manage the game, with Chesham's attack too blunt to fully exploit home advantage.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Chesham United have conceded 13 goals in just 5 home matches (2.6 per game).
  • →Folkestone Invicta average only 1.0 goal per away match, but concede just 1.33 away.
  • →Chesham's last five matches: 0.8 goals scored, 3.4 conceded per game, with four clean sheets missed.

How Chesham United and Folkestone Invicta Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Chesham UnitedChesham Unitedlast 5 matches
D. Eze
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Babos
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Kasimu
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Bennetts
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Folkestone InvictaFolkestone Invictalast 5 matches
B. Kelman
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

H. Kedwell
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Thomas
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

B. Kelman
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Chesham United have lost four of their last five matches, conceding 17 goals and scoring just four in that stretch. Folkestone Invicta have steadied after a poor run, taking four points from their last two league games, and have a positive goal difference on the season.

Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta — Last 10 Matches

Chesham UnitedChesham UnitedLast 10 results
L0-2
L0-5
L0-4
W4-1
L1-2
L1-3
D2-2
W4-0
W2-0
L0-1
L@ Dagenham & Redbridge0-2
Lvs Chelmsford City0-5
Lvs Maidenhead0-4
W@ Horsham4-1
Lvs Billericay Town1-2
L@ Truro City1-3
Dvs Dover2-2
W@ AFC Totton4-0
Wvs Walton & Hersham2-0
L@ Farnborough0-1

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 3.0 conceded/game
Folkestone InvictaFolkestone InvictaLast 10 results
W2-0
W2-1
D1-1
L0-1
L0-2
L1-2
D1-1
L2-3
W2-0
W2-0
Wvs Farnborough2-0
Wvs AFC Totton2-1
D@ Weston-super-Mare1-1
L@ Ebbsfleet United0-1
L@ Salisbury0-2
Lvs Farnham Town1-2
Dvs Horsham1-1
L@ Torquay2-3
Wvs Hemel Hempstead Town2-0
W@ Slough Town2-0

Things to Watch: Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available; value assessment is limited.
  • ⚠️No head-to-head data between these teams; no direct matchup history to inform probabilities.
  • ⚠️Recent Chesham results show high volatility; a defensive improvement or outlier could shift the outcome.

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Final Verdict

Chesham United 1–2 Folkestone Invicta

The model forecasts a 2-1 away win for Folkestone Invicta, anchored by Chesham's league-worst home defensive record (2.6 goals conceded per game) and their recent inability to score. The main risk is that Folkestone's own away attack is modest, so if Chesham tighten up defensively, a low-scoring draw is plausible.

Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta: Common Questions

Who will win Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta?

Folkestone Invicta are favoured with a 45% win probability, compared to 23% for Chesham United and 32% for the draw. This is based on Folkestone's stronger defensive record and Chesham's recent struggles at home.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta?

There's a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals, driven by Chesham United's high-scoring matches (82% over 2.5 this season) and their average of 3.4 goals conceded per game in their last five.

Are both teams likely to score in Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta?

The model gives a 54% chance for both teams to score, but Chesham have failed to score in four of their last five matches, so this is a marginal call.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Chesham United vs Folkestone Invicta: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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