Badshot Lea Cray Valley PM betting prediction

The team plays its first match in this edition of the FA Cup with the intention of getting a positive away result. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss in away matches, with 30 goals scored and 14 conceded; against 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses at their stadium, with 34 goals scored and 38 conceded. In their last match, for the Club Friendlies, they got a home loss against Ebbsfleet United by (1‑5). In the last 8 away matches Cray Valley has won 5 and tied 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 8 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. This is a team that has had a hard time trying to score first. They have opened up the score in only 3 of the last 15 matches, they have reached half‑time in front in 1 of those 3 matches and have held on to the lead in 2. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Cray Valley plays in a higher division than their opponents, the Isthmian League Premier Division, which gives them a slight technical and tactical advantage over Badshot Lea. The team is coming off four consecutive wins, confirming their strong form. Historically, Cray Valley has shown consistency in knockout competitions, and the FA Cup is seen as an opportunity to secure significant victories that could boost the team's morale and confidence throughout the season. The team features experienced players who could prove decisive, particularly in matches against lower division sides.