Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town Predictions

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National League - SouthNational League - South · England
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Hemel Hempstead Town

Hemel Hempstead Town

AI Predicted Score

1 - 0

Farnham Town

Farnham Town

🗓️ Saturday, 5 Sept 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 Focus Community Arena, Hemel Hempstead

Win Probability (1X2)

Hemel Hempstead Town 46%Draw 34%Farnham Town 20%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Hemel Hempstead Town Win

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town: Match Preview

Hemel Hempstead Town approach this fixture in sixth place, having taken seven points from their opening four matches and boasting a positive goal difference. Their recent form includes two away wins and a home draw, underlining their defensive consistency with just three goals conceded so far. Farnham Town, by contrast, sit 19th with only one win and a -3 goal difference, having struggled defensively—particularly at home—while picking up a solitary away win at Slough.

The statistical profile of this matchup is defined by modest attacking returns and a clear home defensive edge. Hemel average 1.25 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per game, while Farnham are scoring at a rate of 1.0 and conceding 1.75. Both teams' matches have trended under 2.5 goals (Hemel 75%, Farnham 50%), and neither side has shown a consistent ability to generate high shot volumes or set-piece threat, with corners and possession data unavailable. First-half goals have been scarce, and both sides have recorded only one clean sheet from four league matches.

The model expects a low-scoring encounter, with Hemel Hempstead Town's defensive reliability likely to prove decisive. The home side's ability to limit chances and Farnham's lack of attacking punch away from home tilt the probabilities toward a narrow home win, most likely by a single goal. A 1-0 scoreline is the statistical favourite, with under 2.5 goals and BTTS 'No' both more probable than their opposites.

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Hemel Hempstead Town1.30

Expected goals · model says 1.30

Farnham Town0.80

Expected goals · model says 0.80

Win Probability
Hemel Hempstead Town 48% Draw 29% Farnham Town 23%

Over 2.5 Goals

35%

BTTS: Yes

40%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 1-1 · 0-0

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Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
46%
34%
20%
Hemel Hempstead Town 46%Draw 34%Farnham Town 20%
Both Teams to Score
36%
64%
Yes 36%No 64%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
37%
63%
Over 2.5 37%Under 2.5 63%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town that most previews miss.

  • 1Hemel Hempstead Town home matches have produced just 1 goal in 2 games so far (0.5 per match).
  • 2Farnham Town concede an average of 1.75 goals per league match, the fourth-worst rate in the division.
  • 3Both teams have seen under 2.5 goals in at least half of their league fixtures (Hemel 75%, Farnham 50%).

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The Case For This Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town Prediction

Statistical indicators point to a low-scoring match, with Hemel Hempstead Town's defensive record and Farnham Town's limited away output setting the tone. The home side's ability to restrict opponents (0.75 goals conceded per game) contrasts with Farnham's 1.75 goals shipped per match, especially away from home. A single-goal margin is the most probable outcome, with the hosts' defensive solidity the key differentiator.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Both sides average below 1.5 goals scored per game, with under 2.5 goals in 75% of Hemel's matches.

Defence

  • →Hemel Hempstead Town concede just 0.75 goals per game this season.

Match Context

  • →Farnham Town have lost three of their four league matches and have a -3 goal difference.

How Hemel Hempstead Town and Farnham Town Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town Goalscorer Form

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

Hemel Hempstead TownHemel Hempstead Townlast 5 matches
R. Campbell
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Steele
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Longe-King
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Farnham TownFarnham Townlast 5 matches
D. Sanders
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

O. Dean
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. Mackenzie
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. Bingham
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. Evans
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. Cook
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Hemel Hempstead Town have started the season solidly, with two wins, a draw, and a single defeat, conceding just three goals across four league matches. Farnham Town have struggled for consistency, losing three of their opening four and conceding nearly twice per game, though they did manage an away win at Slough.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town — Last 7 Matches

Hemel Hempstead TownHemel Hempstead TownLast 7 results
D1-1
L0-2
L1-3
W2-1
L0-1
W2-0
D1-1
Dvs Farnham Town1-1
L@ Folkestone Invicta0-2
Lvs Weston-super-Mare1-3
W@ Salisbury2-1
Lvs Maidenhead0-1
W@ Farnborough2-0
Dvs Chelmsford City1-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Farnham TownFarnham TownLast 7 results
D1-1
W2-0
W2-1
L2-4
W1-0
L1-2
L0-1
D@ Hemel Hempstead Town1-1
Wvs Torquay2-0
W@ Horsham2-1
Lvs Billericay Town2-4
W@ Slough Town1-0
L@ Dagenham & Redbridge1-2
Lvs AFC Totton0-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5

What History Says: Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town

There is no head-to-head record available for these two sides at this level, so no historical trends can be drawn for this fixture.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

Hemel Hempstead Town wins

1

Draws

0

Farnham Town wins

0%100% draws0%
5 Sept 26Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town

With no bookmaker odds available at the time of analysis, value edges cannot be quantified for this fixture. Probabilities are generated from underlying scoring and concession rates, so any edge will depend on market pricing once odds are released.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Hemel Hempstead Town Win2.1046.0%-1.6%
Drawvalue3.4034.0%+4.6%
Farnham Town Win2.8820.0%-14.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7037.0%-21.8%
Under 2.5value2.1063.0%+15.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6236.0%-25.7%
Novalue2.2064.0%+18.5%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.40EV +0.156
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.10EV +0.323
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.20EV +0.408

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Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town

  • ⚠️No head-to-head data available for these sides at this level.
  • ⚠️Early season sample sizes (4 league matches) limit confidence in long-term trends.

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Final Verdict

Hemel Hempstead Town 1–0 Farnham Town

The model projects a 1-0 win for Hemel Hempstead Town, anchored by their record of conceding just 0.75 goals per game this season. The greatest risk to this outcome is the small early-season sample size and the possibility that Farnham's away form improves, but the underlying defensive and attacking rates favour the hosts.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town: Common Questions

Who will win Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town?

Hemel Hempstead Town are favoured with a 46% probability of victory, compared to 20% for Farnham Town and 34% for the draw. The hosts' defensive record and the visitors' struggles in attack underpin this edge.

Will both teams score in Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town?

The model gives a 36% probability for both teams to score, with 64% for 'No'. Hemel's defensive solidity and Farnham's low away scoring rate suggest BTTS 'No' is more likely.

How many goals are expected in Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town?

Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 63%, with both teams averaging under 1.5 goals scored per game and Hemel's home matches especially low-scoring so far.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hemel Hempstead Town vs Farnham Town: 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: 29 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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