- Cray are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches (across all competitions), winning three times and drawing twice.
- Chippenham are on a two-match losing streak.
- There is no prior competitive H2H record for a fresh-canvas contest.
Wands and Bluebirds to provide plenty of entertainment
Chippenham Town are on a bit of a poor run after their last two fixtures, which have seen them come away with a 2-2 home draw against Weymouth and a 2-0 away defeat against Evesham United. Cray Wanderers, on the other hand, are flying, having lost just one of their last ten across all competitions, with six wins and three draws.
These two sides are completely different styles of football team. Cray like to control possession, getting their wide men into the game and looking for chances on the break with their mobile forwards. When they are denied that, they have the discipline to keep a tight ship and look for chances on the counter. Meanwhile, Chippenham are a more direct team, getting the ball wide and deep, using long throws and set-piece pressure to force chances.
This style clash should make for a lively game, and the market thinks that goals will flow at 27/50. We agree, and are taking Over 2.5, but this doesn't feel like a Chippenham game, they have won three of their last 10 across all competitions, and lost five times, while Cray have won six and lost one.
Cray can justify favouritism
Cray are the clear favourites at 81/100, and there is more than enough in the stats to suggest that the home side should justify that favouritism here.
Cray have won their last three, beating Maidstone Utd 2-0 away, drawing Cheshunt 1-1 (won on penalties), and thrashing Maldon & Tiptree 5-1 in their most recent away game. Chippenham have two away wins, one draw and three losses from their last six across all competitions, averaging 0.83 goals for per-game, and 1.67 goals against.
Given Cray's strong home record and Chippenham's lack of away form, we're siding with the Wands for the win, but we're expecting a tight game in which both teams could nick a goal, so we're also backing Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1/2.
