Ebbsfleet United vs Dover Predictions

• Ebbsfleet have scored in each of their last 11 matches.
• Ebbsfleet conceded at least one goal in each of their last 7 matches.
• Dover Athletic have won 64% of their away matches.
• Dover Athletic have scored in 82% of their away matches.

Goals galore

Ebbsfleet United may not be particularly well placed in the National League as they come into this weekend’s match in joint last place, albeit with a game in hand on those around them. The hosts are frequently on the scoresheet and are actually mid-table in terms of goals scored. Given that they have scored in 92% of their home league games so far this season, they should be confident of finding the back of the net once again.

However, while they may be competent in front of goal, their problems come at the back. United have conceded an average of 2.17 goals per game on home soil in the league this season and they have only managed one clean sheet in 12 matches in front of their own fans. Whatever the stats say, the hosts know that they need the three points this weekend in order to ease their relegation worries.

Strong opposition

Unfortunately for Ebbsfleet United, this weekend’s visitors are a Dover Athletic side who have the best away record in the league. The visitors have claimed an impressive 23 points from their 11 matches on the road so far this season and even though they only have one win in their last five outings, their confident 3-0 win over Bromley on Boxing Day shows that they can turn it on when required.

Much like their hosts, the visitors are more than confident when in front of goal and add to this by the fact that they are not afraid when on opposition turf. Dover have scored in 82% of their away matches and average 1.27 goals per game on the road. When you consider that three points could thrust them right back into the play-off picture, the visitors are likely to go all out to get the win.

Both teams look likely to score

The hosts may not be fancied due to their placing in the league, and while they may be inconsistent in terms of the win-draw-win market, they are at least known for their ability to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, their visitors have been excellent on their travels and rarely return to the South coast without a positive result. With this in mind, backing both teams to score looks to be the way to go.

In terms of a correct score tip, we think that it could prove to be a closer match than the league table might suggest. As discusssed, we do expected the hosts to find the back of the net but the fact that they concede an average of 2.17 goals per game on home soil suggests they face an uphill challenge to get the points. With this in mind, backing a 2-1 away looks to be the most likely result.