Forest Green Rovers
- Forest Green Rovers are in the midst of another strong campaign under head coach Daniel Connor, who was appointed on 19th January 2024.
- Connor’s side are sixth in the National League with 75 points from 43 games, and there’s no doubt that they’re one of the more flamboyant sides in the division.
- With explosive wide players and a real ability to overload, Rovers can seriously trouble any side in the country on their day.
- Forest Green have also been solid at home, where they’ve won 13 of 21 games, averaging 1.95 goals for and just 1.00 conceded per game.
- A 4-0 win over Brackley Town in their last home game was an emphatic statement of their intent, and they’ll be looking to continue that momentum in this clash.
Braintree Town FC
- Braintree Town FC are in the bottom two of the National League with just 36 points from 43 matches.
- Braintree Town FC have won just three of their 21 away games, losing 13.
- A 3-2 defeat at Southend United was followed by a 0-0 draw with Woking, but Braintree have lost three of their last five.
- Steve Pitt’s side set themselves up in a very pragmatic 4-2-3-1, focusing on staying compact and working hard to build up in a disciplined manner.
Key Players
By contrast, Forest Green’s Kyle McAllister has 14 goals in 39 National League matches.
Betting Insights
- A home win for Forest Green is a heavy favorite at 1.17.
- Braintree have struggled to score on their travels, netting just 0.81 per game, or 17 away goals in the National League.
- Both teams to score is priced at 1.73, and I’m going for that bet as I think both teams can get on the scoresheet.
- I’m backing BTTS alongside a home victory.
Prediction
- I’m backing BTTS alongside a home victory.
- Forest Green Rovers are desperate to return to the EFL, while Braintree Town FC will be fighting to consolidate their National League status, so this clash between a top-tier attacking team and a defensive block should be a chess game.
