Barrow FC
- Barrow FC have not won in their last five League Two matches, drawing two and losing three.
- They have scored just five goals in that run, with a 0-3 home defeat to Tranmere Rovers and a 2-2 draw at Gillingham in their two most recent outings.
- Ben Whitfield has scored two of those goals, while top scorer Josh Gordon has four in 13 this season.
Cheltenham Town
- Cheltenham Town have won two of their last five League Two fixtures, but have also lost two and drawn one.
- They have won away to Swindon Town and drawn with Harrogate Town in their most recent two matches.
- The Robins have won two, drawn two and lost six of their 10 away games in League Two this term, letting in 2.20 goals per match on average.
Head-to-Head
Barrow and Cheltenham are tied on 21 points from 20 matches apiece, sitting 18th and 19th respectively ahead of Friday’s clash.
Key Players
- Ben Whitfield
- Scored 2 of Barrow's last five goals.
- Josh Gordon
- Barrow top scorer with 4 in 13 this season.
- Isaac Hutchinson
- Cheltenham top scorer with 5 in 18 League Two games.
Betting Insights
- Both Barrow and Cheltenham have averaged just 0.80 goals per game at home and away respectively this season.
- Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.76.
- Barrow are narrow favourites at 1.99, with Cheltenham at 3.68.
Prediction
- Expect a tense, cagey affair with few clear chances and a low-scoring finish.
- Cheltenham can nick a draw or better despite being the longer shot.
