Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham Predictions

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National League - SouthNational League - South · England
high confidence
Ebbsfleet United

Ebbsfleet United

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

Horsham

Horsham

🗓️ Monday, 31 Aug 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 Stonebridge Road Stadium, Northfleet

Win Probability (1X2)

Ebbsfleet United 23%Draw 32%Horsham 45%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Horsham Win

Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham: Match Preview

Ebbsfleet United enter their first league fixture of the campaign off a mixed pre-season, with a last five record of two wins, two losses, and a draw—all in friendlies. Their attack produced two goals per game in these matches, but the defensive side conceded 1.6 per match. Horsham, meanwhile, have started the National League South strongly, sitting second in the table with eight points from four matches, and have yet to taste defeat (W2 D2). Their most recent result was a 2-1 away win, underlining their early momentum.

The tactical matchup is shaped by Horsham's compact defence, which has allowed just two goals in four league matches (0.5 per game) and produced two clean sheets. Offensively, Horsham average 1.25 goals per game, with a slight bias towards second-half scoring (3 of 5 goals after the break). Ebbsfleet's pre-season numbers suggest attacking intent but little evidence of defensive control, and their last five have all seen both teams score. Notably, Horsham's matches have tended to be low-scoring, with only one of four exceeding 2.5 goals.

Given the defensive baseline Horsham have set and Ebbsfleet's lack of competitive data, the model expects a cautious first half with Horsham gradually asserting themselves. Horsham's superior league form, away resilience (one win, one draw on the road), and positive H2H record tilt the probabilities in their favour. The most likely scenario is a narrow away win, with a 2-1 scoreline reflecting both Horsham's efficiency and Ebbsfleet's untested status.

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Win Probability
Ebbsfleet United 26% Draw 27% Horsham 47%

Over 2.5 Goals

42%

BTTS: Yes

46%

Likely Scores

0-1 · 1-1 · 0-0

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Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
23%
32%
45%
Ebbsfleet United 23%Draw 32%Horsham 45%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
43%
57%
Over 2.5 43%Under 2.5 57%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham that most previews miss.

  • 1Horsham have conceded just two goals in four league matches (0.5 per game), the joint-best defensive rate among the top six.
  • 2Only one of Horsham's four league matches has produced over 2.5 goals, despite both teams scoring in both H2H meetings last season.
  • 3Ebbsfleet's last five matches—all friendlies—have seen both teams score every time, but they have not kept a clean sheet in that span.

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The Case For This Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham Prediction

The statistical profile points to a low-scoring contest where Horsham's defensive solidity and early-season momentum give them the edge over an Ebbsfleet side yet to play a league fixture. Horsham's away record and recent H2H success further tip the balance in their favour.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Horsham have conceded just 0.5 goals per game across four league matches.

Match Context

  • →Ebbsfleet have not played a league match and lost their last home H2H to Horsham.
  • →Only 25% of Horsham's league matches have gone over 2.5 goals.

How Ebbsfleet United and Horsham Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham Goalscorer Form

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

Ebbsfleet UnitedEbbsfleet Unitedlast 5 matches
O. Box
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

F. Barnes
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Trialist A
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Manktelow
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. Nelson
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

HorshamHorshamlast 5 matches
G. Luer
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

A. Nadesan
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Hester-Cook
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ebbsfleet United's recent form is difficult to assess, as all last five matches were friendlies, yielding two wins, two losses, and a draw, with goals at both ends in every game. Horsham, by contrast, are unbeaten in four league fixtures, have won their last two, and boast the second-best defensive record in the division.

Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham — Last 5 Matches

Ebbsfleet UnitedEbbsfleet UnitedLast 5 results
L1-2
W3-2
D1-1
L1-2
W4-1
Lvs Gillingham1-2
W@ Cray Valley PM3-2
Dvs Cardiff MET1-1
Lvs West Ham United U211-2
W@ Aveley4-1

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
HorshamHorshamLast 4 results
W2-1
W2-0
D0-0
D1-1
W@ Braintree2-1
Wvs Hampton & Richmond2-0
Dvs Salisbury0-0
D@ Torquay1-1

Strengths

  • +50% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham

Horsham have the upper hand in the recent head-to-head, winning 2-1 away last season and drawing 1-1 at home. Both meetings saw both teams score, but Ebbsfleet have yet to beat Horsham in this fixture.

Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

0

Ebbsfleet United wins

1

Draws

1

Horsham wins

0%50% draws50%
24 Feb 26Horsham vs Ebbsfleet United1-1
25 Nov 25Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham1-2

Things to Watch: Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham

  • ⚠️Ebbsfleet's lack of league data introduces high uncertainty into their true level.
  • ⚠️Recent Ebbsfleet results are from friendlies, so competitive intensity and lineups may differ.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value cannot be quantified.

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Final Verdict

Ebbsfleet United 1–2 Horsham

The model forecasts a 2-1 away win for Horsham, with their defensive record—just 0.5 goals conceded per league game—standing out as the strongest indicator. The main risk is Ebbsfleet's unknown competitive level, as their pre-season attacking output could translate differently in league play.

Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham: Common Questions

Who will win Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham?

Horsham are favoured with a 45% probability of victory, compared to 23% for Ebbsfleet United and 32% for the draw. Horsham's unbeaten league start and defensive record underpin their edge.

Will both teams score in Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham?

The probability for both teams to score is estimated at 48%, with Ebbsfleet's friendlies showing a 100% BTTS rate but Horsham's league matches producing BTTS in just two of four.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham?

Under 2.5 goals is rated at 57% probability, driven by Horsham's low-scoring matches (three of four under 2.5) and their strong defensive metrics so far.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Ebbsfleet United vs Horsham: 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 August 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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