Dagenham & Redbridge desperately need points on Monday, Dec 28 at 8:45 PM in the National League – South. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Dagenham & Redbridge come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Maidstone United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Dagenham & Redbridge head into this on the back of a defeat, while Maidstone United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Dagenham & Redbridge and Maidstone United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Dagenham & Redbridge won 1–2.

Verdict: Maidstone United's quality should tell even on the road. Dagenham & Redbridge will push, but the visitors have too much class. Maidstone United to win.