Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00
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Match Timeline

31'
D. Sheriff
Penalty
37'
L. Britton
Normal Goal
55'
L. Britton
Normal Goal
76'
E. Williams
Normal Goal
90+1'
C. Andrews
Normal Goal

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare
Form: D-W-W-L-L
Dover
Dover
Form: L-W-L-D-D
Record
3 W
3 D
4 L
4 W
3 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.2
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
0.9
Conceded
vs
1.3
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
50%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
20%
BTTS
40%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.3
Conceded
Home:1.3
Away:0.3
Scored
Home:1.4
Away:0.5
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:1.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1585
Average
1411
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1619
↑ Momentum (+34)
1403
↓ Momentum (-9)
Expected Outcome
54%
Home Win
26%
Draw
20%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1505
Attack
1444
1626
Defence
1460
Recent Form
1506
Attack
1467
1675
Defence
1441
Post-Match Changes
-19
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Weston-super-Mare vs Dover Preview: Graft, Goals, and a Low-Scoring Battle
Recommendation:UNDER_2_5
Odds:2.00
Expected Value:+22.0%
Confidence:6

Alright, lads, grab a pint and let’s have a proper look at this National League South clash. Weston-super-Mare are sitting pretty in second place with seven points from three, and they’ve been absolute rockmen at the back. Two clean sheets in the league already, and they’re averaging just under a goal conceded a game. Dover, on the other hand, are in the thick of it at the bottom, sitting 16th with three points. They’ve lost two of their three, and their away form is particularly toothless—scoring just half a goal per game on the road. The maths here is pretty straightforward. The expected goals for this fixture sit right around 2.00, with Weston putting in roughly 1.08 and Dover 0.92. When you look at Weston’s home record (1.17 goals scored, 1.33 conceded) against Dover’s away struggles (0.50 scored, 1.00 conceded), it’s screaming a tight, gritty affair. The head-to-head history backs this up too—four meetings, and we’ve only seen over 2.5 goals once. Their last meeting ended 1-1, and Weston have generally had the upper hand at home. Now, let’s talk value. The bookies have Under 2.5 Goals priced at 2.00. That’s a fair price for a game where both sides are leaning heavily towards a cagey, low-scoring grind. Weston’s defence is improving, their trends are pointing upwards, and Dover are struggling to find the net away from home. I’m seeing a solid edge here on the Under side. It’s not a flashy bet, but it’s a smart one. We’re looking at a 1-0 or 1-1 type of day, where graft wins over flair. I’m confident in the Under, giving it a solid 6/10 confidence rating. Key Points: - Weston-super-Mare are second in the table, unbeaten in three league games with two clean sheets. - Dover sit 16th, with a poor away record averaging just 0.50 goals scored per game. - Head-to-head history shows only one game over 2.5 goals in four meetings. - Expected goals for the fixture total around 2.00, pointing to a tight contest. - Under 2.5 Goals at 2.00 offers clear value based on form and defensive trends. I’m backing Under 2.5 Goals at 2.00. Keep it simple, back the under, and let the graft do the talking.

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