Worthing vs Wealdstone Predictions
National League · England
Worthing
Full Time
1 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Wealdstone
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
BTTS: Yes
Match Result
6.9/10Worthing Edge Ten-Man Wealdstone in Feisty National League Clash
Worthing claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wealdstone at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium, capitalizing on a decisive first-half goal and a numerical advantage after a dramatic sending off. The hosts broke the deadlock just before the interval, seizing momentum at a crucial juncture. Wealdstone, meanwhile, saw their hopes hampered by a flurry of bookings and a costly red card, which left them with ten men for a significant portion of the contest. Despite their disadvantage, Wealdstone battled gamely, but Worthing’s disciplined defending and composure saw them through to all three points. The match was marked by physicality and tension, with the visitors collecting five yellow cards and a red, while Worthing managed to keep their discipline intact and see out the win.
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CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
1 - 0
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
44' — Goal
Worthing break the deadlock with a crucial goal just before half-time.
Second half' — Red Card
Wealdstone reduced to ten men after a sending off, compounding their challenge.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Wealdstone accumulate five yellow cards, reflecting their struggles to cope with Worthing's threat and the match's intensity.
Worthing
Worthing delivered a composed and resilient performance, making the most of their opportunities and showing defensive solidity when it mattered most. Their crucial goal just before half-time gave them a psychological edge, and they managed the game well after Wealdstone were reduced to ten men. The hosts kept their discipline throughout, avoiding any bookings and maintaining focus under pressure.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Wealdstone
Wealdstone’s afternoon was marred by indiscipline, as five yellow cards and a red severely undermined their efforts. Despite being reduced to ten men, they showed resilience and continued to compete, but ultimately lacked the attacking threat to break down Worthing’s defence. The visitors’ inability to control their aggression proved costly and left them chasing the game in difficult circumstances.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
With both teams' lineups and formations unavailable, the tactical narrative centered on Worthing’s ability to manage the tempo after taking the lead and exploiting the numerical advantage following Wealdstone’s red card. Worthing appeared content to absorb pressure and protect their lead, showing discipline and organization at the back. Wealdstone’s approach became increasingly desperate after the dismissal, with their aggression leading to a flurry of bookings and disrupting any attacking rhythm. The lack of further goals suggests a conservative approach from Worthing and a valiant but ultimately toothless response from the visitors.
Turning Point
The red card to Wealdstone in the second half, which left them with ten men and made a comeback highly unlikely.
Man of the Match
Worthing goalscorer (44')
Scored the decisive goal and provided the match-winning moment in a tight contest.
Worthing vs Wealdstone: Match Preview
Worthing make their first home appearance of the National League campaign after a 3-2 win at Carlisle, extending their unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions. Wealdstone travel south following a 2-2 draw at AFC Fylde, with both sides showing early attacking intent but defensive frailties. With only one league match played, both teams sit mid-table, separated by two points, and are looking to establish momentum in the opening weeks.
The statistical shape of this fixture is defined by high early-season scoring rates: Worthing average 2.0 goals scored per game over their last five, while Wealdstone post 1.4. Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in the league, and Worthing have seen both teams score in three of their last five. Second-half scoring is a notable trend, with the majority of both sides’ recent goals arriving after the break. However, neither side has yet demonstrated defensive solidity at this level, with both conceding twice in their only league outing.
Given these rates, the model expects an open match with both teams likely to score and a moderate probability of three or more goals. Worthing’s marginally more potent attack and home advantage tilt the probabilities in their favour, but the volatility of early-season form and lack of granular data on shots or set pieces leaves room for a wide range of outcomes.
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Over 2.5 Goals
55%
BTTS: Yes
58%
Likely Scores
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Worthing vs Wealdstone Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Worthing vs Wealdstone that most previews miss.
- 1Worthing have scored six of their last eight goals in the second half, indicating a late-game scoring trend.
- 2Wealdstone have kept three clean sheets in their last five overall, but none in league play so far.
- 3Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in the league, but only 60% BTTS across their last five matches.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Worthing vs Wealdstone(2)
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BTTS: Yes
Both Worthing and Wealdstone have averaged at least 2 goals for and against in their opening National League matches, and Worthing have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5, with neither side keeping a clean sheet in their only league fixture so far.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate from their opening league matches and are averaging 2.0+ goals scored per game across all recent fixtures, indicating a higher-than-average goal environment.
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The Case For This Worthing vs Wealdstone Prediction
Early season data points to a contest with above-average attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides. Worthing arrive off a 3-2 away win at Carlisle, while Wealdstone drew 2-2 at AFC Fylde, with both sides conceding twice in their only league outing. The underlying rates from friendlies and the opening match suggest neither defence is yet settled, and both attacks are converting at a strong clip. Statistically, Worthing's last five matches yield an average of 2.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game, while Wealdstone post 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded. Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in the league, and Worthing have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5. Second-half scoring is a trend for both, with Worthing netting 6 of their last 8 goals after the break, and Wealdstone also favouring late goals (5 second-half in last 5). Set-piece and discipline data are unavailable, limiting granularity on those markets. The model projects a moderate goal environment, with Worthing's marginally higher attacking output and home advantage tipping the balance. Most likely, both teams find the net, with the hosts edging a 2-1 result. The main risk is the limited sample size for home/away splits and the volatility of early-season form.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Worthing average 2.0 goals scored per game across their last five matches.
Defence
- →Wealdstone have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5, but conceded twice in their only league game.
Match Context
- →Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in their opening league matches.
How Worthing and Wealdstone Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Worthing vs Wealdstone Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Worthinglast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Wealdstonelast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Worthing enter this fixture on a five-match unbeaten run, including a 3-2 league win at Carlisle and three consecutive victories overall. Wealdstone are also in decent form, unbeaten in their last four, but conceded twice in their league opener after three straight clean sheets in friendlies. Both sides have shown attacking intent but are still searching for defensive stability at this level.
Worthing vs Wealdstone — Last 3 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
What History Says: Worthing vs Wealdstone
There is no head-to-head data available for this fixture, so the model cannot draw on historical matchup patterns or recurring scorelines between Worthing and Wealdstone.
Worthing vs Wealdstone Head-to-Head History
Last 1 meeting between these sides
1
Worthing wins
0
Draws
0
Wealdstone wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Worthing vs Wealdstone
With bookmaker odds unavailable, the model cannot identify explicit value edges. However, the probability estimates suggest the strongest case for value would be in both teams to score and over 2.5 goals markets, given the high early-season scoring rates and defensive vulnerabilities shown by both sides.
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Things to Watch: Worthing vs Wealdstone
- ⚠️Only one league match played by each side; season-long rates are not yet stable.
- ⚠️No data available for shots, possession, corners, or set-piece trends.
- ⚠️No head-to-head data available; model cannot account for historical matchup patterns.
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Final Verdict
Worthing 2–1 WealdstoneThe model narrowly favours Worthing to edge a high-scoring contest, projecting a 2-1 home win based on their superior recent scoring rate and early attacking output. The single strongest data point is both teams’ 100% over 2.5 goals rate in league play. The main risk is the lack of historical head-to-head and the instability of early-season defensive numbers, which could lead to a more conservative or unexpectedly open match.
Worthing vs Wealdstone: Common Questions
Who will win Worthing vs Wealdstone?
The model gives Worthing a 41% probability of victory, with the draw at 32% and Wealdstone at 27%. Worthing's higher recent scoring rate and home advantage are the key factors, but the probabilities reflect the early-season uncertainty.
Will both teams score in Worthing vs Wealdstone?
There is a 62% probability of both teams scoring, with both sides conceding twice in their opening league matches and Worthing seeing BTTS in three of their last five games.
Will there be over or under 2.5 goals?
The probability for over 2.5 goals is 58%, supported by both teams' 100% over 2.5 goals rate in their only league match and strong scoring averages across recent fixtures.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Worthing vs Wealdstone: 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.
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