Our Dover vs Eastbourne Borough Prediction: 3-1
Dover vs Eastbourne Borough in the England National League South is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Dover vs Eastbourne Borough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Dover's Last Match – Dover vs AFC Hornchurch
Dover will look to get back on track following a 1-4 England FA Trophy loss against AFC Hornchurch on December 13. In that match, Dover recorded 52% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dover | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
 AFC Hornchurch | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 65 |
Eastbourne Borough's Last Match – Eastbourne Borough vs Chelmsford
Eastbourne Borough will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England National League South defeat at the hands of Chelmsford on December 13. In that match, Eastbourne Borough controlled 66% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eastbourne Borough | 66% | 0 (7) | - | 53 |
 Chelmsford | 34% | 0 (5) | - | 33 |
Dover vs Eastbourne Borough Stats
Key Stats
| Dover | Eastbourne Borough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.41 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dover are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Eastbourne Borough average 1.8 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.
Dover 16-13
Eastbourne Borough 18-25
What are the odds for this match?
Dover to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.4
Eastbourne Borough to win: @2.15