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Brentwood Town vs Dartford Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-10-2026
Oct 2018:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Brentwood Town 1-2 Dartford
Brentwood TownDrawDartford
Over 2.5 goalsYes (59%)
Both teams to scoreYes (60%)
Brentwood Town host Dartford in Non League Premier - Isthmian regular season action on 20 October 2026. The visitors arrive as fourth-placed contenders, while the hosts sit 19th and fighting to climb out of the bottom half. On paper, the gulf in league position tells most of the story—but recent form suggests the picture is more complicated than the standings alone.
Team form
Brentwood Town
Brentwood Town have won their last two league games: a 2-1 away victory at Whyteleafe on 30 September, preceded by a commanding 5-1 home win over Maldon & Tiptree. Before that, however, they lost three in a row, including a 2-0 defeat at Carshalton Athletic. Over their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded 9—a respectable attacking output, but the defensive fragility remains evident. For the season overall, they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game, a ratio that explains their lower league position.
Dartford
Dartford's recent record is harder to read. They lost their last two outings—1-2 at Burgess Hill Town and 0-3 at home to Welling United—yet before that won three consecutive matches, including a 3-2 away success at Three Bridges. Over five games they have scored 7 and conceded 8. Their season average of 1.58 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per game reflects a more disciplined defensive approach than Brentwood's, though their current form is patchy. They sit fourth with 24 points from 12 games, a solid position, but the recent losses suggest inconsistency.
Head-to-head
Dartford hold the upper hand in recent history. They won the most recent meeting 1-0 at home on 11 August 2026, and before that triumphed 3-2 at home in January. The sides drew 1-1 at Brentwood in October 2025. Going back further, Dartford won 2-1 away in November 2017. Dartford have won three of the last four meetings and remain unbeaten in their last two encounters against this opponent.
Key factors
Brentwood's momentum is genuine—two wins on the bounce—but it comes after a three-match losing streak and masks a season-long defensive problem. Dartford's league position is stronger, yet their recent form is unconvincing, with two losses in their last two games. The critical question is whether Brentwood's current confidence translates into a result against a higher-ranked side, or whether Dartford's superior defensive record and head-to-head advantage prove decisive. Brentwood will need to convert their attacking threat into goals; Dartford will rely on their tighter backline to frustrate the hosts.
Prediction
Dartford hold a narrow edge. Their fourth-place finish and superior defensive average (1.17 conceded per game versus Brentwood's 1.90) give them a structural advantage. The head-to-head record also favours them—three wins in four meetings. Brentwood's recent wins are encouraging, but both came against weaker opposition, and their defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern. Dartford's recent losses are a warning sign, yet their season-long consistency suggests they are more likely to steady themselves than Brentwood are to maintain their current trajectory. The expected goal balance slightly favours the visitors, and their league standing reflects a team better equipped to handle this fixture.
Dartford are slight favourites to take the points. Expect a fairly open game with both sides capable of scoring, though Dartford's defensive discipline should edge them through. A draw is a genuine possibility given Brentwood's attacking form, but the visitors' experience at this level and their recent head-to-head record suggest they will prevail, albeit not comfortably.
Match info
Tournaments:
Non League Premier - Isthmian(Regular Season - 14)
Referee:
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Statistics
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Recent Form
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Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enfield Town | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| 2 |  Welling United | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| 3 |  Lewes | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 |  Dartford | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 |  Carshalton Athletic | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Ramsgate | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 7 |  Eastbourne Borough | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 |  Chatham Town | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 |
| 9 |  Burgess Hill Town | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 10 |  St Albans City | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 |  Dulwich Hamlet | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Wingate & Finchley | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Whyteleafe | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 14 |  Leatherhead | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 15 |  Cheshunt | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 16 |  Aveley | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 17 |  Maldon & Tiptree | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| 18 |  Cray Wanderers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 19 |  Brentwood Town | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 20 |  Three Bridges | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 21 |  Whitehawk | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| 22 |  Stanway Rovers | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
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