Raynes Park Vale - Hendon prediction 20 October 2026

The Raynes Park Vale vs Hendon prediction for October 20, 2026, points to a tight Isthmian League South Central Division contest where the visitors hold a slight edge. Based on the latest odds, form, and head-to-head record, Hendon has a 37% chance of winning, while Raynes Park Vale sits at 28% and the draw at 35%.

Team Form

Raynes Park Vale come into this match with a mixed recent record: three wins followed by two defeats. Their last five results read W, W, W, L, L. The victories included a 2-1 home success against Harrow Borough and two away clean sheets at Littlehampton Town (1-0) and Ascot United (4-0). However, back-to-back losses to Bognor Regis Town (0-1 at home) and Kingstonian (2-4 away) have checked their momentum.

Hendon’s form is harder to read, with only one win in their last five but also just one loss. Their sequence is L, D, D, D, W. After a 0-1 home reverse to Westfields, they drew three in a row – 1-1 with Ashford Town, 2-2 at Hartley Wintney, and a 3-3 thriller against Southall – before beating Bedfont Sports 1-0 at home. That resilience makes them tough to beat.

Head-to-Head Record

These sides have met only once in recent seasons, and it was a one-sided affair. On August 18, 2026, Hendon thrashed Raynes Park Vale 7-0 at home. That result will give the away side a huge psychological advantage, even though this fixture is at Raynes Park Vale’s ground.

League Table Positions

Neither Raynes Park Vale nor Hendon feature in the top 12 of the Isthmian League South Central Division standings. The available table shows Leatherhead leading with 93 points, followed by Westfields (84) and Hanworth Villa (78). The absence of both teams from the upper reaches suggests they are mid-table or lower, making this a potentially close encounter between sides of similar standing.

Win Probability: Raynes Park Vale or Hendon?

Using the 1X2 odds as a base and adjusting for recent form, head-to-head history, and home advantage, the calculated win probabilities are: Raynes Park Vale 28%, draw 35%, Hendon 37%. The bookmakers’ odds (2.90 home, 2.50 draw, 2.75 away) already pointed to a very open game, and the 7-0 H2H result tilts the balance toward the visitors. Hendon’s ability to grind out draws and Raynes Park Vale’s recent defensive lapses further support an away-favored outcome. Therefore, Hendon is the more likely winner, but a draw is almost equally probable.

Odds & Match Prediction

The pre-match odds are: Raynes Park Vale win at 2.90, draw at 2.50, and Hendon win at 2.75. Bookmakers see the draw as the most likely single outcome, with Hendon only marginally behind. Based on the stats, the smart betting tip is to back Hendon on the double chance or consider the draw. Our prediction: Hendon to win or draw, with a low-scoring affair possible given both teams’ recent struggles to keep clean sheets.