Value bet: Folkestone Invicta to win @ 2.50 – our chance 45% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultFolkestone Invicta to win ✗45% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.31
Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City preview and prediction
The match
Folkestone Invicta host Chelmsford City in the National League South on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT). Folkestone Invicta are 15th with 20 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Chelmsford City sit 8th on 25 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Folkestone Invicta's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Maidstone Utd 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Chelmsford City's last 5: DDWDD Most recently they drew with Truro City 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Folkestone Invicta and 1.2 for Chelmsford City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Folkestone Invicta 45%, draw 21%, Chelmsford City 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.60.
Value angle: Folkestone Invicta to win at 2.50 – 45% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Folkestone Invicta 1–1 Chelmsford City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Folkestone Invicta45%fair 2.23 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.35
Chelmsford City34%fair 2.92 · @2.50
2.64Expected goals
1.43Folkestone Invicta xG
1.20Chelmsford City xG
62%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–19%
1–27%
2–07%
From our goals model: Folkestone Invicta 1.4 – 1.2 Chelmsford City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Folkestone Invicta to win✗
45%
2.23
2.50 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.62
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Folkestone Invicta / FT Folkestone Invicta✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
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Form
Folkestone Invicta – last 6
DWWLLW
18 Aug
@ Maidstone Utd
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs Walton & Hersham
5–1
W
1 Aug
vs Welling United
2–0
W
28 Jul
@ Sutton Utd
1–2
L
25 Jul
@ Sholing
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Chelmsford City – last 6
DDWDDW
15 Aug
vs Truro City
0–0
D
8 Aug
@ Hemel Hempstead Town
1–1
D
11 Jul
@ Bishop's Stortford
3–1
W
14 Apr
@ AFC Hornchurch
3–3
D
6 Apr
@ Dagenham & Redbridge
3–3
D
3 Apr
vs Enfield Town
3–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Folkestone Invicta and Chelmsford City.
What is the prediction for Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City?
On our numbers Folkestone Invicta have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chelmsford City 34%.
How many goals will there be in Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City?
Our predicted score is Folkestone Invicta 1–1 Chelmsford City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City?
Folkestone Invicta vs Chelmsford City (National League South) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
