Aveley vs Dorking Wanderers: Head-to-Head Statistics and Match Preview
Aveley's clash with Dorking Wanderers will prove to be an electrifying match as the National League South heats up. Both sides have been performing inconsistently in recent games, hence being a defining moment in their campaigns. Let's take a closer look at the head-to-head statistics, recent form, and what we might get from the match.
Recent Form
Aveley: The recent performances have been tough for Aveley. From the last 5 games, they had 1 draw and 4 losses[]. This has made them struggle to find their feet, more so in front of the goal. Aveley has only scored 3 goals in their last 5 fixtures, a sharp juxtaposition to their poor backline that has seen them concede 16 goals in their last 10 games[].
Dorking Wanderers, on the other hand, have been having better fortunes. The have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of the last 5 games[]. This good run of form has seen them average 2 points per game. That time, Dorking has become more prolific in front of goal, netting 7 times in the last 5 outings while keeping a decent back door[].
Head to Head Record
Aveley and Dorking Wanderers have met a total of 5 times in history. The record stands at 2 wins for Aveley and 3 wins for Dorking[^5^]. That points to a competitive rivalry, with Dorking slightly edging the balance in their favour.
Goals and Scoring
Aveley: Aveley has managed to score only 15 in their last 10 games, conceding 16. Of late, the inability of scoring has been witnessed because, out of the last five matches played, the team has failed to find the net in three. This inability has henceforth contributed to a big problem while trying to sustain a frequent Aveley attack.
On the other side, Dorking Wanderers have been well-balanced, averaging 0 goals conceded per game, which shows how solid they have been at the back lately. The team has also been very good in attack and is better overall than Aveley.
Key Statistics
- Aveley:
- Points in last 5 games: 1 (0.2 points per game)
- Goals scored in last 5 games: 3
- BTTS in last 5: 2
- Dorking Wanderers:
- Points from last 5 games: 10 (2 per game)
- Goals scored in last 5 games: 7
- BTTS in last 5: 3[^8^]
Next Game: September 2, 2024
With Aveley hosting Dorking Wanderers today, September 2, 2024, the present form of both teams is setting a stage that might be very interesting. Despite their recent decline, Aveley will hope to climb out of this misery. Their rotten recent home form-just an average of 0.33 Points Per Game-develops a nice contrast with Dorking's more respectable away performance of 1.33 Points Per Game.
The match may go either way since the strengths and weaknesses are varied by each team. For Aveley to give some kind of challenge to Dorking Wanderers, they need to work on their goal-scoring and tighten the back.
Conclusion
Today's match between Aveley and Dorking Wanderers is quite important for both sides. While Aveley are desperate to get out of their poor form, Dorking will be looking to build on recent successes. Statistics tend to suggest that it is going to be a tough game for Aveley, who will need to dramatically improve at both ends of the pitch if anything good is to come out of the match.
The following are sources that may prove handy for more detailed analysis, including live updates of the match:
Further updates and a more comprehensive post-match analysis will follow.
References:
- Aveley's recent match data.
- Aveley's scoring and conceding stats.
- Dorking Wanderers' recent match data.
- Dorking Wanderers' scoring and conceding stats.
- Head-to-head record details.
- Aveley's goal and conceded statistics.
- Dorking Wanderers' goal and conceded statistics.
- Key statistics for both sides.
- Comparison in Points Per Game statistics.