Sholing vs Andover New Street Predictions

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FA CupFA Cup ยท England
medium confidence
Sholing

Sholing

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Andover New Street

Andover New Street

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 5 Sept 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

Sholing 36%Draw 34%Andover New Street 30%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Sholing vs Andover New Street: Match Preview

Sholing enter this FA Cup fixture with a mixed recent record, their last five competitive matches yielding two wins, two losses and a draw, with a goal difference of zero (5 scored, 6 conceded). They have managed three clean sheets in that span, but also suffered a 2-4 home defeat to Chertsey Town in their most recent outing, highlighting inconsistency. Andover New Street's form is similarly erratic: two wins and three losses in their last five, with a slightly higher scoring average but no clean sheets, and a concerning 0-4 away defeat to Gosport Borough still fresh in memory.

Statistically, both sides lack a clear attacking edge. Sholing's last five average just 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Andover New Street have averaged 1.6 scored and 2.2 conceded, but with their numbers inflated by a single 4-2 win. Neither team has shown a reliable defensive base, but Sholing's three clean sheets suggest a marginally higher capacity to keep things tight. With no meaningful home/away splits or set-piece data available, the match rates as a low-to-moderate goal environment, with the model projecting a cautious first half (58% chance of under 0.5 first-half goals).

Given the lack of strong trends or major injuries, the most likely scenario is a tightly contested match with few clear chances. The model's highest-probability correct score is 1-1, reflecting both teams' modest attacking output and defensive frailties. With little to separate the sides and no dominant statistical angle, a draw emerges as the modal outcome, with under 2.5 goals the likeliest goal market result.

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Sholing1.25

Expected goals ยท model says 1.25

Andover New Street1.10

Expected goals ยท model says 1.10

Win Probability
Sholing 40% Draw 28% Andover New Street 32%

Over 2.5 Goals

42%

BTTS: Yes

48%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-0 ยท 0-1

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Sholing vs Andover New Street Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
36%
34%
30%
Sholing 36%Draw 34%Andover New Street 30%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
44%
56%
Over 2.5 44%Under 2.5 56%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Sholing vs Andover New Street that most previews miss.

  • 1Sholing have kept three clean sheets in their last five, despite conceding four at home most recently.
  • 2Andover New Street have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five, conceding at least once in every match.
  • 3The model projects a 58% chance of under 0.5 first-half goals, suggesting a slow start is likely.

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The Case For This Sholing vs Andover New Street Prediction

A low-scoring, evenly matched cup tie is projected, with both Sholing and Andover New Street showing modest attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities in recent games. The model expects a cautious first half and a slight uptick in goal threat after the interval, but neither side's data profile suggests a clear edge.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • โ†’Both teams lack recent league action, so small-sample form and cup results dominate the projection.

Defence

  • โ†’Sholing average just 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 conceded per game across their last five matches.
  • โ†’Andover New Street have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five, conceding 2.2 goals per game.

How Sholing and Andover New Street Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Sholing vs Andover New Street Goalscorer Form

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

SholingSholinglast 5 matches
J. McCarthy
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. Willard
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Taylor
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Andover New StreetAndover New Streetlast 5 matches

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Sholing's recent form is mixed, with a 'LDWLW' string and a negative goal difference, highlighted by a heavy 2-4 home defeat but also three clean sheets in five. Andover New Street have alternated between high-scoring wins and heavy defeats, failing to keep a clean sheet and conceding 11 goals in their last five. Neither side arrives with clear momentum.

Sholing vs Andover New Street โ€” Last 1 Matches

SholingSholingLast 1 results
W2-0
Wvs Andover New Street2-0

Strengths

  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +100% clean sheet rate this season
Andover New StreetAndover New StreetLast 1 results
L0-2
L@ Sholing0-2

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 2.0 conceded/game
  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Sholing vs Andover New Street

No head-to-head data is available for this fixture, so there are no historical trends or recurring scorelines to inform the projection.

Sholing vs Andover New Street Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

1

Sholing wins

0

Draws

0

Andover New Street wins

100%0% draws0%
5 Sept 26Sholing vs Andover New Street2-0

Things to Watch: Sholing vs Andover New Street

  • โš ๏ธNo current season or league table data available for either side.
  • โš ๏ธNo head-to-head data is provided for this pairing.
  • โš ๏ธNo odds from bookmakers; value estimation is limited.
  • โš ๏ธSmall sample sizes and lack of shots, possession, or set-piece data increase uncertainty.

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Final Verdict

Sholing 1โ€“1 Andover New Street

The model calls this as a 1-1 draw, with the strongest supporting data point being both teams' average of just over a goal scored per game in their last five matches. The key risk is the lack of recent league data and the potential for early-season volatility, which could see either attack outperform expectations.

Sholing vs Andover New Street: Common Questions

Who will win Sholing vs Andover New Street?

The model gives Sholing a 36% chance to win, Andover New Street a 30% chance, and a draw 34%. With both teams showing similar recent form and no clear statistical edge, a draw is the likeliest outcome.

Will both teams score in Sholing vs Andover New Street?

Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with neither side showing consistent attacking quality or defensive solidity in recent matches. Sholing have failed to score once in their last five, while Andover New Street have failed to score twice.

Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Sholing vs Andover New Street?

Under 2.5 goals is the model's preferred total goals angle, with a 56% probability. Both teams average just over a goal scored per game in their last five, and Sholing have kept three clean sheets in that span.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sholing vs Andover New Street: 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: 29 August 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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