Boreham Wood
- The Wood are third with 53 points from 24 games while Scunthorpe are sixth with 49 points from the same number of matches.
- Wood boss Luke Garrard sets his teams up in a high-tempo 4-3-3 system that is built around high pressing in the opposing half and fast transitions when the ball is won.
- Boreham Wood’s home record is particularly strong, with ten wins, one draw and just two defeats from 13 league games.
Scunthorpe United
- Scunthorpe’s style is more measured and possession-based, with boss Andy Butler favouring flexible shapes and patient build-up play.
- When they do manage to control the game, they have the pace to hurt sides on the counter-attack, particularly in wide areas or with vertical runs.
- Scunthorpe United are unbeaten in their last five, with four wins and a draw.
- United have won back-to-back games in all competitions, including consecutive 3-1 wins over Clitheroe in the FA Trophy, but their away record of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in the National League 2025-2026 leaves a little to be desired.
Key Players
- With 14 goals in 24 National League games, Matt Rush is their focal point and a constant threat.
- Callum Roberts has hit a hot streak in recent weeks, netting 3 of their last 7 goals and he adds another dimension to Scunthorpe’s attack, while Danny Whitehall is their most clinical player in the box with 10 goals in 18 league games.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have made Boreham Wood heavy favorites at 1.57, with Scunthorpe available at 4.91.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced up at 1.55 for this clash and should be a good bet, given both teams will be looking to win this game and will have plenty of attacking intent.
Prediction
The contrast in styles could lead to an intense midfield battle with plenty of transitions, but with Boreham Wood’s form at home and their psychological advantage from the last two meetings, the Wood should edge it.
