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Despite a limited Non-League slate owing to the FA Cup, Matthew O'Regan is here to deliver his four best non-league bets, with goals a common theme throughout.
With ten goals scored and eight conceded in 11 games, Halifax games have averaged just 1.63 goals, with nine of their 11 games seeing under 2.5 goals - the highest figure in the league.
Wealdstone games have averaged just two goals a game, with The Stones scoring seven goals and conceding 15 in 11 games. Eight of their 11 games have seen under 2.5 goals - the second-highest total in the league.
The visitors are expected to travel to the Shay with the intention of not losing, so a backs-to-the-walls performance could be in place. Halifax have found it tough to break down deep blocks, scoring just once against Maidenhead and drawing a blank against Braintree.
The two meetings last year saw under 2.5 goals, with five of the last six head-to-heads seeing this bet yield a winner.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals - 1.80 - Bet365
Yeovil stormed to the National League South title last year, finishing 11 points clear of the chasing pack. It has been a mixed start for the Glovers, winning four games, drawing two and losing five.
Mark Cooper's side are seeing an average of 2.27 goals per game, with this total perhaps inflated by the 3-4 win at AFC Fylde and the 3-2 win at home to Ebbsfleet. After a chaotic re-installment back into the National League, Yeovil games have settled down, with their last four games only seeing two goals. They have failed to score in their last four games.
Aldershot just missed out on the playoffs last year, with their leaky defence a big reason. Lorent Tolaj (Port Vale) and Josh Stokes (Bristol City) earned moves up the pyramid, and the savvy recruitment team have worked tirelessly to replace the deadly duo.
The Shots are currently averaging just shy of three goals a game, scoring 16 and conceding 16. However, like Yeovil, they are on a drought - scoring just once in their last five games, with all five games seeing under 2.5 goals.
Both sides are struggling for goals and are low on confidence. It could be another low-scoring, cagey game.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goals - 2.00 - Bet365
Due to the FA Cup third qualifying round taking part this weekend, there is a limited slate of fixtures below the National League. Luckily for those neutrals looking for entertainment, Bowers and Pitsea host Dulwich Hamlet at the Len Salmon Stadium.
The hosts currently sit rock bottom of the Isthmian Premier Division with just four points. James Collins side have lost six of their eight games and have scored just six goals - the fewest in the league. However, they have scored a goal in five of these games, so they look capable going forward at times.
The league entertainers Dulwich Hamlet make the trip to Essex on Saturday. Hakan Hayrettin's side currently occupy fourth place, having gained 13 points in seven games. With 18 goals scored and 15 conceded, Hamlet games are averaging a mammoth 4.71 goals, with every single game seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals.
Dulwich are a vastly superior team to Bowers & Pitsea this year and should win. However, with such a leaky defence, it would not be a surprise to see them concede for the 12th game in succession.
Prediction: Dulwich Hamlet to win and Both Teams to Score - 2.90 - Betfred
Another entertaining game from the Isthmian Premier League sees Dover host Wingate & Finchley at the Crabble Stadium.
A drab National League South campaign saw Dover finish bottom on 27 points - 23 points from safety. Their first game in step three couldn't have gone any better as they dismantled Potters Bar 0-8 away from home. Jake Leberl's side have lost just once this season as they sit in second position. With 25 goals scored, they are the highest scorers in the league, seven clear of the next-best side Dulwich Hamlet.
Despite all the optimism around their goalscoring exploits, Dover are yet to keep a clean sheet since the opening-day trouncing of Potters Bar - a statistic that will encourage a Wingate & Finchley side who are the third top scorers in the league, having scored in every game.
Wingate have scored 14 goals and conceded 15, with their games averaging 4.14 goals. 'Both teams to score' has landed in all seven of their games, meaning this statistic has landed a combined 13/14 times for the sides.
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