Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Salisbury
€50.00Th.
Eastbourn
€125.00Th.
Preview
The National League South serves up another intriguing battle this weekend as Salisbury prepare to host Eastbourne Borough at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium. On paper, it’s a classic case of financial disparity meeting the unpredictability of non-league football—where grit and tactics often trump budgets. But will the numbers tell the full story?
Eastbourne Borough arrive as clear favorites, with their €125K squad value dwarfing Salisbury’s modest €50K roster. The market reflects this gap: an away win sits at 1.99 odds, while Salisbury’s underdog status is underscored by a 3.25 price for a home victory. The draw, priced at 3.58, hints at Salisbury’s occasional ability to frustrate stronger opponents—like their recent 2-2 stalemate at Torquay, defying 5.18 odds that day.
Eastbourne’s recent 2-3 upset at Braintree—a win priced at a juicy 5.0—proves they’re no strangers to defying expectations. Their form suggests they’re capable of grinding out results even when the odds seem stacked against them. The AI’s prediction leans heavily toward an away win or draw (X2 at 1.28 odds, with 6.6/10 confidence), projecting a 0-2 scoreline (HT: 0-1). But history whispers a cautionary note: only 31.6% of National League South games end in away wins.
While the league sees 52.4% of matches exceed 2.5 goals, the under 3.5 goals market feels safer here at 1.38 odds (3.3/10 confidence). Eastbourne’s disciplined structure and Salisbury’s reliance on defensive resilience suggest a tighter affair. That said, both teams have found the net recently, and with 54.7% of league games featuring BTTS, a goal at either end wouldn’t shock.
The hosts might lack financial firepower, but their 2-2 draw at Torquay showed they can punch above their weight. If they channel that same energy, the 3.58 draw odds could look generous. Still, Eastbourne’s superior squad depth and recent giant-killing form make them the logical pick—even if football rarely follows logic.
This Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough prediction boils down to value versus momentum. The visitors’ financial edge and recent heroics tilt the scales, but Salisbury’s knack for scrapping shouldn’t be ignored. A narrow 0-2 away win feels probable, though a tense, low-scoring grind wouldn’t surprise. Either way, the odds tell a story—one where Eastbourne’s class should prevail, but not without a fight.
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X2 -357
Eastbourn to win or draw with odds of -3572 -101
Eastbourn is expected to win with odds of -101Under 3.5 -263
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 125
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -196
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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21-Apr-25
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26-Dec-24
0:0
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07-Jan-20
1:0
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Recent Matches of Salisbury| 06 Dec | W |
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Recent Matches of Eastbourn
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England - National League - South| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truro City | 46 | 75-42 | 89 |
| 2 |
Torquay | 46 | 73-42 | 89 |
| 3 |
Eastbourne Bor | 46 | 70-43 | 88 |
| 4 |
Worthing | 46 | 78-58 | 88 |
| 5 |
Boreham Wood | 46 | 86-48 | 86 |
| 6 |
Dorking Wander | 46 | 89-54 | 86 |
| 7 |
Maidstone Utd | 46 | 70-38 | 79 |
| 8 |
Weston-super-M | 46 | 67-54 | 75 |
| 9 |
AFC Hornchurch | 46 | 59-54 | 65 |
| 10 |
Farnborough | 46 | 69-68 | 63 |
| 11 |
Chelmsford Cit | 46 | 74-62 | 62 |
| 12 |
Hemel Hempstea | 46 | 64-75 | 62 |
| 13 |
Chesham United | 46 | 61-72 | 59 |
| 14 |
Chippenham Tow | 46 | 57-69 | 59 |
| 15 |
Bath City | 46 | 47-48 | 57 |
| 16 |
Slough Town | 46 | 70-75 | 57 |
| 17 |
Tonbridge Ange | 46 | 51-61 | 57 |
| 18 |
Hampton & Rich | 46 | 60-74 | 51 |
| 19 |
Enfield Town | 46 | 49-88 | 48 |
| 20 |
Salisbury | 46 | 56-69 | 46 |
| 21 |
St Albans City | 46 | 47-64 | 45 |
| 22 |
Welling United | 46 | 47-91 | 38 |
| 23 |
Weymouth | 46 | 43-77 | 33 |
| 24 |
Aveley | 46 | 45-81 | 32 |
