Match

Dover vs Horsham: prediction and stats

National League - SouthNational League South - 17Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)The Perrys Crabble Stadium, Dover, Kent

DoverHorsham

The Footlab model makes Dover the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Horsham. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Dover vs Horsham?

A very open match: only 94 Elo points separate Dover (1,722) and Horsham (1,816).

Dover win37 %
Draw27 %
Horsham win36 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dover have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Horsham have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Dover
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Weston-super-Mare(away)3-2National League - South
Aug 18, 2026Tonbridge Angels(home)0-1National League - South
Aug 15, 2026Slough Town(home)5-3National League - South
Aug 8, 2026Billericay Town(away)0-2National League - South
Aug 1, 2026Carshalton Athletic(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Horsham
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Braintree(away)2-1National League - South
Aug 18, 2026Hampton & Richmond(home)2-0National League - South
Aug 15, 2026Salisbury(home)0-0National League - South
Aug 8, 2026Torquay(away)1-1National League - South
Aug 1, 2026Worthing(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Dover win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Horsham win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 4, 2025Horsham 1-1 DoverNational League - South
Oct 11, 2025Dover 1-1 HorshamNational League - South
Jan 1, 2025Dover 1-2 HorshamNon League Premier - Isthmian
Aug 26, 2024Horsham 1-3 DoverNon League Premier - Isthmian

Last archived meeting: Horsham vs Dover on Nov 4, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Dover score 1.2 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Horsham score 1.2 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Dover1.21.827/158/15
Horsham1.21.255/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Dover sit 10th in National League - South (6 points from 4 matches) and Horsham sit 2nd (8 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Horsham4220528
10Dover4202886

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Dover vs Horsham?
The Footlab model makes Dover the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Horsham.
Where and when is Dover vs Horsham played?
Dover vs Horsham is played on November 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at The Perrys Crabble Stadium, in the National League - South.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 52% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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