FA Cup· 1st Round Qualifying
Desborough Town
AFC Rushden & Diamonds0-3
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Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Desborough Town +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| AH2 +1.5AFC Rushden & Diamonds +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| 1XDesborough Town or Draw | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| X2AFC Rushden & Diamonds or Draw | 63% | 1.58 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| 1Desborough Town to win | 37% | 2.72 | - |
| 2AFC Rushden & Diamonds to win | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Desborough Town -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5AFC Rushden & Diamonds -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 6.92 | - |
Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds preview & analysis
Match preview
Desborough Town host AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the FA Cup (1st Round Qualifying) on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Desborough Town arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with Potton United 1-1 away. AFC Rushden & Diamonds arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Chasetown 1-3 away.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Desborough Town narrow favourites: Desborough Town 37%, draw 31%, AFC Rushden & Diamonds 32%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.4 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Desborough Town- 8 AugAPotton United1-1
- 5 AugHPotton United2-2
- 9 AugAHiston0-4
- 6 AugHHiston0-0
- 7 AugAHadleigh United0-2
AFC Rushden & Diamonds- 29 AugAChasetown1-3
- 24 JulHBanbury United1-2
- 10 JulHMilton Keynes Irish2-2
Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds?
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Desborough Town are favourites. Our model gives Desborough Town a 37% chance of winning, AFC Rushden & Diamonds 32%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off?
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Desborough Town vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
