Hemel Hempstead desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 9 at 4:00 PM in the National League – South. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Hemel Hempstead come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Dagenham & Redbridge, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hemel Hempstead and Dagenham & Redbridge have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Hemel Hempstead won 1–0.

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