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- Eastleigh have won one of their last three home games.
- They are a reactive side and like to play off the energy of the opposition.
- They can be vulnerable when the game is played at their pace.
- Eastleigh have lost four of their last five matches, including 1-3 at home to Rochdale and 0-1 away at Hartlepool United.
- They have won 6 of 19 league home matches this term, drawn 5 and lost 8.
Away - Forest Green Rovers
- Forest Green Rovers sit 13 places above Eastleigh with 68 points from 39 games to the hosts' 42 points.
- Promotion is still a possibility for Rovers while Eastleigh are fighting to avoid relegation.
- Manager Daniel Connor has his side playing a high-tempo, high-pressing style since January 2024.
- Rovers have scored 27 goals in 19 away National League matches this season.
- They have won three of their last five matches, including 2-0 vs Wealdstone and 2-1 vs Aldershot Town.
- Their main threat comes from winning the ball high up the field and the pacy front three making vertical runs.
Head-to-Head
Forest Green Rovers have won their last three National League meetings with Eastleigh, including a 1-0 home win seven months ago.
Key Players
- Aaron Blair - Eastleigh top scorer with 15 goals in 32 National League appearances.
- Kyle McAllister - Rovers midfielder with 11 goals in 35 National League appearances.
- Tom Knowles - has scored 3 goals in his last 5 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals - odds 1.64.
- Both teams to score - odds 1.63.
- Correct score: Rovers 2-1 is a reasonable pick given recent form.
- Rovers’ 27 away goals this season supports expecting goals in this match.
Prediction
- Expect Forest Green Rovers to come out on top.
- Predicted score: 2-1 to Rovers.
