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Chester FC will welcome Kidderminster Harriers at Swansway Chester Stadium in the 20th round of the Vanarama National League.
The home side is on the 15th place right now, sitting pretty comfortably 9 points above the relegation zone. The current situation is rather definitory for Chester, a team that should have no problem staying in the Conference, but at the same time will most likely finish in the bottom half of the table. The hosts are on the back of two consecutive losses (FA Cup + Conference) and will look to get back on track against one of the worst sides in the league. Chester, however, really needs to improve its defense – they allowed 30 goals in 19 games this season in the Conference and have not kept a clean sheet in the last 9 games in all competitions – the last one being way back mid-September.
Kidderminster has just 11 points in 19 matches and even though salvation is just 5 points away, it won`t be easy for the visitors. They need to improve on their leaky defense, but have taken a huge step forward with a 1-0 win last round against Woking. Coach Phillips stated that his side has trained great over the past week and is now full of confidence, while the players talked about coming to Chester to play their game, with no pressure.
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Team news: Chester will have the new loan signing Calum Dyson from Everton available, while Kidderminster is sweating over the fitness of a few players. Defender Tunnicliffe is definitely out for the visitors.
The odds on Chester dropped big time over the past few days and the hosts are not worthy of a bet at a price of 1.65 – 1.70. Kidderminster might be the second to last placed team, but Chester are not world beaters either. What I can really see happening though is the over.
Chester will obviously try to attack and score a win here, it`s one of the most accessible games of the season for them and they should be able to bang in a couple of goals against a poor defensive side. Kidderminster’s 1-0 win over Woking last round was the first time they kept a clean sheet this season – actually, the first time they kept a clean sheet in an official game (all competitions) since February.
On the other hand, Chester has been defending absolutely horrible over the past two months and a Kidderminster side coming to play an open game, with no pressure, could very well punish them. My tip is over 2,5 goals to be scored. Look for an entertaining clash with Chester attacking and creating opportunities, while Kidderminster will go for it on the break every time they get the chance. Prediction: Chester FC – Kidderminster Harriers 2-2.
Pick: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 1.88 @ 18Bet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 7.04
Event date: 10 November
