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Alvechurch v Spalding United Stats

Data last updated: Mon 19 Oct 2026, 09:21 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Alvechurch and Spalding United face off in this FA Cup fixture with both sides showing competitive recent form. Alvechurch has accumulated 10 points in their last matches, slightly edging Spalding United's 8 points, indicating a marginal momentum advantage. Both teams average 2.25 goals scored per game, suggesting an open attacking approach, but Alvechurch concedes slightly more, which may influence tactical caution. The match promises a balanced contest with Alvechurch's home advantage and recent form positioning them as slight favorites in a closely fought encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Alvechurch to Win

  • Alvechurch holds a recent form edge with 10 points versus Spalding United's 8.
  • Both teams average 2.25 goals scored per game, indicating attacking intent.
  • Alvechurch concedes 1 goal per game compared to Spalding United's 0.75, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.
  • Alvechurch has a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, higher than Spalding United's 50%.
  • Spalding United averages 14 shots and 7 shots on target per game, showing offensive pressure.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Alvechurch to win with a 50.1% chance, significantly higher than the implied market chance of 35.7%, indicating strong value at of 2.8. Alvechurch's recent form and higher over 2.5 goals rate reflect an aggressive style that can capitalize on Spalding United's slightly tighter but less prolific defense. The level of 66% underscores a solid statistical backing, making this pick a well-supported choice for the fixture.

Model Chance50.1% model chance vs 35.7% implied (+14.4 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance50.1% model chance vs 35.7% implied (+14.4 pts)
Positive
Value Edge50.1% model chance vs 35.7% implied (+14.4 pts)
Strong positive
Recent Form Points10 vs 8
Positive
Over 2.5 Goals Rate75% vs 50%
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Alvechurch's recent form advantage and higher goal involvement make them the favored side to secure victory. Their offensive tendencies combined with Spalding United's slightly less robust defense provide a tactical edge, supported by statistical in Alvechurch's ability to convert chances and control the match tempo.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and tactical form

“Alvechurch's attacking momentum and home advantage position them well to capitalize on this FA Cup tie, especially given Spalding United's moderate defensive resilience. The balance of recent form and goal trends suggests a competitive but favorable scenario for Alvechurch.”

Key Data Signals

Alvechurch to Win evidence

Alvechurch holds a recent form edge with 10 points versus Spalding United's 8.

Both teams average 2.25 goals scored per game, indicating attacking intent.

Alvechurch concedes 1 goal per game compared to Spalding United's 0.75, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.

Alvechurch has a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, higher than Spalding United's 50%.

What To Watch In The Data

Alvechurch to Win notes

  • The last six head-to-head matches average 2.17 goals, indicating moderately open encounters.
  • Alvechurch's higher over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches suggests a trend towards more goal-rich games, supporting expectations for an attacking contest with scoring opportunities for both sides.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Alvechurch2.25
Avg goals scored
Spalding United2.25
Alvechurch1
Avg goals conceded
Spalding United0.75
Alvechurch75%
BTTS rate
Spalding United50%
Alvechurch75%
Over 2.5 goals
Spalding United50%
Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 58% vs implied 57% · edge +1 pts
1.75
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 46%
2.05
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Both teams average 2.25 goals scored per game, with Alvechurch showing a 75% over 2.5 goals rate and 75% BTTS rate, indicating open games with scoring from both sides. Spalding United's lower over 2.5 and BTTS rates suggest more conservative matches, but the attacking output supports potential goal action.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickAlvechurch to WinBetUK guide price · Model 50% vs implied 36% · edge +14.4 pts
2.8
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Alvechurch Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 60%
2.02
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 58%
1.75
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The 50.1% for Alvechurch to Win sits against roughly 35.7% implied by the current price (+14.4 pts). Alvechurch have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 8 for Spalding United.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Alvechurch

DWWW
Last 53W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 0L
17 Oct 2026A Spalding United2-2
03 Oct 2026A Cambridge City2-1
19 Sep 2026H Racing Club Warwick3-1
05 Sep 2026H Wolverhampton City2-0

Spalding United

DWDW
Last 52W 2D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 0L
17 Oct 2026H Alvechurch2-2
06 Oct 2026H Bury Town4-0
03 Oct 2026A Bury Town1-1
19 Sep 2026H Hanley Town2-0
Market aligned with main pickAlvechurch to WinBetUK guide price · Model 50% vs implied 36% · edge +14.4 pts
2.8
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 78%
1.6
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Alvechurch Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 60%
2.02
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Alvechurch's recent accumulation of 10 points compared to Spalding United's 8 points reflects a slight momentum advantage. Alvechurch's higher over 2.5 goals and BTTS rates indicate more open and attacking recent matches, supporting in their ability to secure a win in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

75%Alvechurch Over 2.5
50%Spalding United Over 2.5
2.17H2H avg goals
The last six head-to-head matches average 2.17 goals, indicating moderately open encounters. Alvechurch's higher over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches suggests a trend towards more goal-rich games, supporting expectations for an attacking contest with scoring opportunities for both sides.

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