Postponed
Hemel Hempstead Town vs Torquay Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1714:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Hemel Hempstead Town 1-1 Torquay
Hemel Hempstead TownDrawTorquay
Over 2.5 goalsNo (33%)
Both teams to scoreNo (41%)
Hemel Hempstead Town host Torquay in a National League South fixture at the Focus Community Arena on 17 October 2026. Both sides occupy the middle of the table with little to separate them in terms of recent performance or seasonal trajectory. This is a match where the betting market reflects genuine uncertainty—all three outcomes carry meaningful probability, and fantasy league players should approach team selection with caution.
Team form
Hemel Hempstead Town
Hemel Hempstead sit 14th with 14 points from 11 games. Their recent run shows inconsistency: one win, two draws and two defeats across the last five matches. They scored 4 goals and conceded 7 in that span, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.4 against per game—a concerning defensive trend. Over the full season they have been evenly matched, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded, but the trajectory in recent weeks has tilted negative. They will need to tighten their backline if they are to trouble Torquay.
Torquay
Torquay occupy 12th place with 16 points, two clear of their hosts in the standings. Their last five matches yield three defeats, one draw and one win—a similarly mixed picture. They managed only 3 goals in that period while conceding 6, averaging 0.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Across the season, however, Torquay have been more prolific, with 18 goals scored against 15 conceded, suggesting their recent form masks a side capable of creating chances. Their away record in this fixture demands respect.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is split. Hemel Hempstead won at home 2-1 in August 2025 and 3-2 in September 2023, but Torquay have won twice away from home—4-1 in April 2025 and 2-0 in January 2015. The 2020 meeting saw Torquay win 3-2 at home. Torquay's away form in this fixture is notably strong, though Hemel Hempstead have shown they can trouble their visitors on home soil.
Key factors
Fantasy league players should note that both defences have been vulnerable in recent weeks. Hemel Hempstead's concession of 7 goals in five matches is a red flag for clean sheet betting. Torquay's attacking output has dried up—just 3 goals in five games—yet their season average of 1.64 per game suggests they retain offensive quality. The home advantage at the Focus Community Arena is real but not decisive; Torquay's historical success away from home in this fixture indicates they will not be intimidated. Neither side has established dominance, making this a genuine lottery.
Prediction
The model identifies this as a dead-heat contest where all three outcomes cluster around equal probability. Torquay's superior league position and stronger season-long goal tally offer a marginal lean, but Hemel Hempstead's home advantage and recent head-to-head success at the Focus Community Arena provide meaningful counterweight. Expected goals favour neither side—both are projected around 1.0. The most likely scorelines are draws and narrow away victories, reflecting the tightness of the matchup. Betting markets have correctly identified this as a coin-flip.
This match is too close to separate. The lean falls marginally to Torquay, but fantasy league players should treat this as a genuine toss-up. Both sides carry defensive fragility, neither has established attacking consistency, and the head-to-head record is inconclusive. A low-scoring draw remains plausible, as does a narrow win for either side. Avoid overcommitting to any single outcome, and consider that clean sheet premiums offer poor value given the recent form of both defences. This is a fixture where caution—not conviction—should guide your selections.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - South(National League South - 12)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Focus Community Arena, Hemel Hempstead
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Hemel Hempstead Town
D
W
L
D
D
Torquay
W
W
L
W
D
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maidstone Utd | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 |  Ebbsfleet United | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  Salisbury | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 |  Billericay Town | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 |  Truro City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 |  Tonbridge Angels | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 |  Dagenham & Redbridge | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 |  Weston-super-Mare | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 9 |  Dover | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Dorking Wanderers | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 |  Farnham Town | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Folkestone Invicta | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 |  Torquay | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 14 |  Chelmsford City | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| 15 |  Horsham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 16 |  Hemel Hempstead Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 17 |  Farnborough | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 18 |  Maidenhead | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 19 |  Chesham United | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 20 |  Braintree | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 21 |  AFC Totton | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| 22 |  Hampton & Richmond | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 23 |  Walton & Hersham | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 24 |  Slough Town | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
Other Football matches
Hemel Hempstead Town vs Torquay - Football Prediction & Betting Tips
Expert Hemel Hempstead Town vs Torquay football prediction on 365sport.tv combines tactical formation analysis with goal-scoring trends. Our model evaluates penalty statistics, clean sheet records, goalkeeper form, defensive line organization and home-field advantage to identify value in match outcomes and goal markets.
Our football prediction methodology analyzes formation matchups, transition efficiency, set-piece vulnerability and injury impact on tactical setup. Compare odds from multiple bookmakers and discover predictions backed by analysis of goal-line actions, corner conversion rates and defensive pressure patterns across multiple possession phases.