Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Maidstone Utd to win @ 1.95 – our chance 55% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultMaidstone Utd to win ✗55% · @1.95
Double chanceMaidstone Utd or draw ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.47
Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 18 August: Maidstone Utd v Folkestone Invicta in the National League South, played at Gallagher Stadium. In the table, Maidstone Utd are 2nd, among the top four, on 32 points after 16 matches; Folkestone Invicta are 15th (lower half) with 20. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Maidstone Utd, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Walton & Hersham, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. 3.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Folkestone Invicta, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Walton & Hersham, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Maidstone Utd, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.5 for Folkestone Invicta.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Maidstone Utd 2.1 xG, Folkestone Invicta 1.3 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Maidstone Utd 55%, draw 24%, Folkestone Invicta 21%.
Lower-risk option: Maidstone Utd or draw (79%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Maidstone Utd to win @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 55%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (81%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Maidstone Utd 2–1 Folkestone Invicta. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Maidstone Utd55%fair 1.82 · @1.95
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.45
Folkestone Invicta21%fair 4.73 · @3.30
3.43Expected goals
2.14Maidstone Utd xG
1.30Folkestone Invicta xG
62%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–19%
2–07%
1–07%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Maidstone Utd 2.1 – 1.3 Folkestone Invicta 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
Maidstone Utd to win✗
55%
1.82
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Maidstone Utd or draw✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.57
Draw no bet
Maidstone Utd (draw no bet)
72%
1.38
–
Asian handicap
Folkestone Invicta +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.65
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
First team to score
Maidstone Utd to score first
60%
1.66
–
Half-time result
Maidstone Utd ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Maidstone Utd / FT Maidstone Utd✗
36%
2.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.47
–
Recent results
Maidstone Utd – last 6
WLWWWW
15 Aug
@ Walton & Hersham
3–0
W
8 Aug
vs Farnborough
1–2
L
1 Aug
@ Chatham Town
3–0
W
28 Jul
vs Brentwood Town
5–0
W
11 Jul
vs Welling United
4–1
W
6 Apr
vs AFC Hornchurch
5–4
W
3.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Folkestone Invicta – last 6
WWLLWL
8 Aug
vs Walton & Hersham
5–1
W
1 Aug
vs Welling United
2–0
W
28 Jul
@ Sutton Utd
1–2
L
25 Jul
@ Sholing
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–0
W
14 Jul
@ Cray Wanderers
1–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Maidstone Utd and Folkestone Invicta.
What is the prediction for Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta?
On our numbers Maidstone Utd have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Folkestone Invicta 21%.
How many goals will there be in Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta?
Our predicted score is Maidstone Utd 2–1 Folkestone Invicta, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta?
Maidstone Utd vs Folkestone Invicta (National League South) kicks off on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Gallagher Stadium.
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.
