Hornchurch
- AFC Hornchurch are currently sitting 8th in the National League having collected 12 points from their opening seven games, which is already five better than Scunthorpe United have managed in 18th.
- Hornchurch have lost three of their last five (W2, L3).
- Daryl McMahon has set up his men in a way that suggests they can make this a tight match if Scunthorpe become rushed in their buildup play.
Scunthorpe
- Scunthorpe have lost three of their last five (W2).
- Scunthorpe arrive at the Hornchurch Stadium off the back of a 0-2 away victory at Sutton United that followed back-to-back losses against Harrogate Town and Carlisle United.
- Andy Butler's men play with patience, moving the ball between the lines and using their overlapping full-backs to create width.
Hornchurch
- Hornchurch have hit just four goals in their last five games, but two of those have come from Aaron Rowe, who has been lively in recent matchups.
- Joseph Kizzi has three National League goals this term, which is the best tally for the hosts, so they do have some quality in the final third.
Scunthorpe
Alfie Beestin is their main outlet when these systems are not working with Beestin having two goals in six National League games so far.
Betting Insights
- The 2.44 odds on offer for Hornchurch to edge this Saturday's match at home to The Iron looks a shade short given Scunthorpe's odds on 2.46, however, and even the 3.4 on offer for the draw looks a little short for a fixture that really is anyone's game.
- The draw odds are certainly alluring, but we will lean towards an over 2.5 goals (1.69) and both teams to score (1.56) in this clash that looks to have a few chances in it for the home side and the visitors.
Prediction
The draw odds are certainly alluring, but we will lean towards an over 2.5 goals ( 1.69 ) and both teams to score ( 1.56 ) in this clash that looks to have a few chances in it for the home side and the visitors.