Hastings United vs Hendon: prediction and stats
FA Trophy1st Round QualifyingKick-off on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Pilot Field, Hastings, Sussex
The Footlab model makes Hastings United the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Hendon. 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 Hastings United vs Hendon?
A very open match: only 18 Elo points separate Hastings United (1,617) and Hendon (1,635).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hastings United have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Hendon have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hashtag United(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Eastbourne United(away) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Concord Rangers(away) | 0-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Roffey(away) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Jersey Bulls(away) | 0-3 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South East |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Egham Town(home) | 2-2 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South Central |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Westfield (Surrey)(away) | 2-4 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South Central |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Leatherhead(home) | 1-1 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South Central |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Harrow Borough(away) | 0-3 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South Central |
| Apr 4, 2026 | South Park(home) | 0-1 | Non League Div One - Isthmian South Central |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Hastings United win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 Hendon win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2025 | Hastings United 2-0 Hendon | Non League Premier - Isthmian |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Hendon 9-0 Hastings United | Non League Premier - Isthmian |
Last archived meeting: Hastings United vs Hendon on Mar 8, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Hastings United score 1.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Hendon score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings United | 1.2 | 1.5 | 4 | 5/15 | 9/15 |
| Hendon | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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 Hastings United vs Hendon?
- The Footlab model makes Hastings United the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Hendon.
- Where and when is Hastings United vs Hendon played?
- Hastings United vs Hendon is played on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at The Pilot Field, in the FA Trophy.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% 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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