- Dover form: Dover have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches, beating Hanwell Town 2-1 in FA Cup Qualification 2026 last time out.
- Dorking form: Dorking have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5, beating Braintree Town 4-3 at home in National League South last weekend.
- Head-to-head: Dover have failed to beat Dorking in their last 2 home games and must come out fast to change that.
In-form duo should bring the goals
Dover Athletic FC are in good form and Dorking Wanderers are in even better shape as these two National League South sides face off at the Crabble Ground on Saturday. Dover have won five, drawn three and lost two of their last ten in all competitions, which is a solid run, but it's not perfect and Andy Hessenthaler's side will have to play their best game to beat a Dorking team that are undefeated in ten.
Marc White's side have won five and drawn five during their current run, which is a remarkably consistent run of results and one that they will be eager to maintain when they make the long trip to Kent on Saturday. Dorking Wanderers are the favorites with the early bookmakers at 2.05 and we can see why as they have that extra edge in the unbeaten column, but there is certainly enough in this for both teams to get on the scoreboard at 1.4 and more than 2.5 goals at 1.45.
An even contest with chances at both ends
Form and stats
Dover have scored 1.20 goals per home game and conceded 1.60 this season in all competitions (W1, D2, L2). Dorking average 2.40 goals per away game and have gone unbeaten in five on the road in all competitions (W1, D4), so we feel the visitors have the cleaner angle here and we will take them in the draw no bet line at 4/6.
Tactical battle
Dover's high-press game will ensure this is an end-to-end affair against a Dorking side that are well-drilled in possession-based play. They can open teams up with width and set pieces, but know when to burst forward and cause problems once they've had the ball for a while.
Dover will be desperate to make this game into a scrap, but we feel it will be a competitive match and one that should see both defences breached.
Players to watch
- Jack Bates is the danger man for Dover with four of Dover's five goals in their last five games coming from his boots.
- Alfie Rutherford has been a spark for Dorking in recent weeks with two goals in the last five and he will keep the Dover defenders honest.
