League Two: Forest Green vs Sutton United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Forest Green and Sutton United who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Both Forest Green and Sutton United need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at The Fully Charged New Lawn Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Forest Green approach the next League Two round as number 22 in the table, having claimed 33 points this season so far. With 37 games behind them, Sutton United amassed 27 points, placing them as number 24 before their next fixture.

Form: Forest Green vs Sutton United

Forest Green Form

Forest Green took six points from their last three matches, but started off by losing 1-0 against Grimsby. They responded by beating Walsall 2-0, and followed that up by winning 0-2 against Bradford. Forest Green managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored four and conceded eight goals.

Sutton United Form

Sutton United only managed to gain a single point in their past three games, which kicked off with a 1-0 defeat against Tranmere. A 1-1 draw with Grimsby followed, before Crewe ran out 1-0 winners. Sutton United claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by eight goals to five.

Betting facts for Forest Green and Sutton United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Forest Green and Sutton United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Forest Green vs Sutton United

Christian Doidge is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Sutton United look to Charlie Lakin, hoping he can add to his current total of three League Two goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Forest Green vs Sutton United

Full-time result

Forest Green claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing five. Sutton United won two of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost six of the games in this run. Amazingly, Sutton United failed to keep a clean sheet in their 15 last matches. Forest Green have not lost to Sutton United in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Forest Green scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Sutton United only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Sutton United managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Forest Green were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Forest Green have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Sutton United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Forest Green, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Sutton United, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.

Suggested bet: Forest Green vs Sutton United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Forest Green and Sutton United seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

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