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Sept. 12, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Buxton Chester
Buxton W L L D W W
Chester W W W W D W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Chester Buxton 1 - 0 February 14, 2026
Buxton Chester 1 - 2 November 8, 2025
Buxton Chester 2 - 4 January 11, 2025
Chester Buxton 0 - 1 October 22, 2024
Buxton Chester 1 - 4 March 29, 2024
Chester Buxton 0 - 1 January 16, 2024

Buxton Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 28, 26 Away Oxford City 2 - 3 Win
Aug 22, 26 Home Hebburn Town 1 - 2 Loss
Aug 18, 26 Away Bedford Town 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 15, 26 Away Southport 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 8, 26 Home Hereford 2 - 1 Win
Aug 1, 26 Away Warrington Town 1 - 2 Win

Chester Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Home Spalding United 1 - 0 Win
Aug 18, 26 Away Darlington 1883 0 - 1 Win
Aug 15, 26 Home King's Lynn Town 2 - 0 Win
Aug 8, 26 Away Chorley 1 - 2 Win
Aug 1, 26 Home Crewe 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 28, 26 Away Nantwich Town 0 - 3 Win

National League - North Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Chester 4 4 0 0 6 1 +5 12
14 Buxton 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4

Predictions

Chester to win or Draw
This prediction indicates that Chester has a 35.99% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 30.47 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.06% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.98% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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