Horsham vs Torquay Predictions

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FA TrophyFA Trophy ยท England
high confidence
Horsham

Horsham

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Torquay

Torquay

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 14 Nov 2026 at 15:00 GMT (venue time) ยท 15:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium, Horsham

Win Probability (1X2)

Horsham 34%Draw 33%Torquay 33%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

Recommended Bets: Horsham vs Torquay

BTTS: Yes
7/10
Correct Score: 1โ€“1
6/10

Horsham vs Torquay: Match Preview

Horsham come into this FA Trophy tie in robust form, unbeaten in their last five outings (WDWDW) and fresh from a 5-0 away demolition of Farnborough. Their attack has been reliable, averaging 2.2 goals per game over this stretch, and they have not failed to score in any of those matches. Torquay, meanwhile, have been more inconsistent but still dangerous, posting a 3-0 away win at Walton & Hersham and a 5-1 home victory over Slough Town in their last five, though they have also failed to score twice in that period. With both teams lacking recent home/away splits and standings data, the cup context levels the motivational field.

From a statistical perspective, the contest is shaped by strong defensive records and a shared tendency to do damage after half-time. Both sides have conceded just 0.8 goals per game across their last five, and each has a marked second-half scoring bias: Horsham have netted six of their last eleven after the interval, Torquay seven of their last eight. BTTS has landed in three of Horsham's last five and two of Torquay's, while only one of the last four H2H meetings has seen more than three goals. The absence of detailed set-piece and discipline data limits insight into those markets, but neither side has shown a recent propensity for high card counts.

The model projects a balanced, tactical match with scoring likely to be concentrated in the second half. The most probable outcome is a draw, with both sides likely to score but neither demonstrating enough attacking edge or defensive vulnerability to break the deadlock. The 1-1 result stands out as the likeliest scenario, consistent with recent H2H history and the underlying rates.

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Horsham1.25

Expected goals ยท model says 1.25

Torquay1.25

Expected goals ยท model says 1.25

Win Probability
Horsham 36% Draw 27% Torquay 36%

Over 2.5 Goals

46%

BTTS: Yes

51%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 0-1 ยท 1-0

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Horsham vs Torquay Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
34%
33%
33%
Horsham 34%Draw 33%Torquay 33%
Both Teams to Score
57%
43%
Yes 57%No 43%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
48%
52%
Over 2.5 48%Under 2.5 52%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Horsham vs Torquay that most previews miss.

  • 1Horsham have scored in all of their last five matches, with no failed-to-score results in that span.
  • 2Torquay's last five matches have produced just one clean sheet, but they have scored seven of their last eight goals after half-time.
  • 3Three of the last four H2H meetings have ended with both teams scoring, and two finished level.

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The Case For This Horsham vs Torquay Prediction

The data points to a tightly-matched contest with neither side holding a clear edge. Horsham arrive in strong form, unbeaten in five (WDWDW) and averaging 2.2 goals scored per game in that stretch, but Torquay have also posted two wins in their last three and matched Horsham's defensive record (both conceding just 0.8 per game over the last five). The H2H is finely balanced, with each team having won once in the last four and two games ending level. Statistically, the matchup profiles as low to mid-scoring. Horsham have kept two clean sheets in their last five and have not failed to score in that span, while Torquay's attack has been more inconsistent, blanking in two of five but exploding for five goals against Slough Town. Notably, both sides have a pronounced second-half scoring bias: Horsham have scored six of their last eleven goals after the break, Torquay seven of their last eight. This suggests a cagey opening half, with the contest likely to open up after the interval. With no major injuries and little to separate the sides on recent output, the model expects a competitive, tactical battle. The most probable scenario is a draw, with both teams likely to find the net but neither showing the firepower or defensive frailty to tip the balance decisively. The 1-1 scoreline emerges as the likeliest outcome, reflecting the statistical equilibrium between attack and defence.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • โ†’Horsham are unbeaten in their last five matches, scoring at least once in every game (2.2 goals per game).
  • โ†’Both teams have a strong second-half scoring trend: Horsham (6/11 goals), Torquay (7/8 goals) after half-time.

Defence

  • โ†’Torquay have matched Horsham defensively (0.8 goals conceded per game over last five) but have failed to score in two of their last five.

How Horsham and Torquay Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Horsham vs Torquay Goalscorer Form

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

HorshamHorshamlast 5 matches
G. Luer
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. Meekums
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Yila
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. Cox
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Sparks
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Hammond
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

TorquayTorquaylast 5 matches
J. Beaumont-Clark
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

M. Jay
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

C. Cooke
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Morton
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Browne
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Horsham are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three and drawing two, and have scored in every outingโ€”highlighted by a 5-0 win at Farnborough. Torquay's form is patchier, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five, but they have also demonstrated attacking potential with a 5-1 win over Slough Town. Both sides have conceded just 0.8 goals per game in this span, suggesting a closely-matched contest.

Horsham vs Torquay โ€” Last 5 Matches

HorshamHorshamLast 5 results
W5-0
D1-1
W1-0
D2-2
W2-1
W@ Farnborough5-0
D@ Maidenhead1-1
Wvs Walton & Hersham1-0
D@ Ebbsfleet United2-2
W@ Slough Town2-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
TorquayTorquayLast 5 results
W3-0
L0-1
D1-1
L0-1
W5-1
W@ Walton & Hersham3-0
L@ AFC Totton0-1
Dvs Maidstone Utd1-1
Lvs Oxford City0-1
Wvs Slough Town5-1

What History Says: Horsham vs Torquay

The head-to-head record is finely poised, with one win each and two draws in the last four meetings. Three of those four matches have seen both teams score, and only one has produced more than three goals. The most recent encounter ended 1-1, mirroring the statistical balance between the sides.

Horsham vs Torquay Head-to-Head History

Last 4 meetings between these sides

1

Horsham wins

1

Draws

2

Torquay wins

25%25% draws50%
8 Aug 26Torquay vs Horsham1-1
28 Mar 26Torquay vs Horsham2-0
23 Aug 25Horsham vs Torquay2-1
10 Dec 24Torquay vs Horsham2-0

Things to Watch: Horsham vs Torquay

  • โš ๏ธNo season-long home/away splits or full league standings are available, reducing confidence in venue-based adjustments.
  • โš ๏ธAbsence of shot, possession, and set piece data limits precision on expected goal volume and set-piece threat.
  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds provided, so value calculations and expected value on recommended bets are unavailable.

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Final Verdict

Horsham 1โ€“1 Torquay

The model predicts a 1-1 draw, driven by both teams' recent defensive solidity (0.8 goals conceded per game each) and the historical balance in their head-to-head encounters. The most plausible way this projection goes wrong is if either side's second-half attacking surge produces a late winner, as both have shown the ability to score in bunches after the break.

Horsham vs Torquay: Common Questions

Who will win Horsham vs Torquay?

The model rates this as a near coin-flip, assigning 34% probability to a Horsham win, 33% to a draw, and 33% to a Torquay win. Both teams have shown similar form and defensive records, making a draw the most probable single outcome.

Will both teams score in Horsham vs Torquay?

Yes is favoured at 57% probability, as both teams have averaged at least 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game over their last five, and three of the last four H2H meetings have seen both sides score.

How many goals are expected in Horsham vs Torquay?

The model leans slightly under 2.5 goals (52% under, 48% over), with a 74% chance of at least two goals. Both teams have shown second-half scoring strength but strong recent defensive records, pointing to a likely total of 2 goals.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Horsham vs Torquay: 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 โ€” 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: 7 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” 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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