Darlington 1883 vs Chester: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Darlington 1883 welcome Chester to Blackwell Meadows for a National League North fixture on Tuesday 18 August (19:45 WAT). In the table, Darlington 1883 are 22nd, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Chester are 8th (upper half) with 26. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Darlington 1883, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Bedford Town, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Chester, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over King's Lynn Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Chester, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Darlington 1883.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Darlington 1883 1.3 xG, Chester 1.7 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Darlington 1883 30%, draw 21%, Chester 49%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Darlington 1883 1–1 Chester. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Darlington 188330%fair 3.32 · @3.00
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.45
Chester49%fair 2.06 · @2.10
3.01Expected goals
1.29Darlington 1883 xG
1.72Chester xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Darlington 1883 1.3 – 1.7 Chester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chester to win✓
49%
2.06
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.65
Draw no bet
Chester (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.62
–
Asian handicap
Darlington 1883 +1 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
–
First team to score
Chester to score first✓
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.54
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chester / FT Chester✗
29%
3.47
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
Darlington 1883 – last 6
WLLLLW
15 Aug
@ Bedford Town
3–2
W
8 Aug
vs Worksop Town
1–2
L
28 Jul
vs Rotherham
0–2
L
21 Jul
vs Carlisle
2–4
L
18 Jul
@ Newcastle
0–3
L
6 Apr
@ South Shields
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Chester – last 6
WWDWWL
15 Aug
vs King's Lynn Town
2–0
W
8 Aug
@ Chorley
2–1
W
1 Aug
vs Crewe
0–0
D
28 Jul
@ Nantwich Town
3–0
W
24 Jul
@ Hyde United
1–0
W
21 Jul
vs Stoke City
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Darlington 1883 and Chester.
What is the prediction for Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
On our numbers Darlington 1883 have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Chester 49%.
How many goals will there be in Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Our predicted score is Darlington 1883 1–1 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Darlington 1883 vs Chester?
Darlington 1883 vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Blackwell Meadows.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
