Sutton United (Home)
- Sutton United FC have failed to win their last 2 home games (D1, L1).
- Sutton United FC’s form has tailed off in recent weeks, and our Sutton United FC vs Hartlepool United betting tips suggest that their recent run of 4 straight draws in all competitions shows that they are struggling to finish off close games.
- Back-to-back 3-3 away draws at Fareham and Farnham Town in FA Cup qualification were followed by a 0-0 draw at home with Farnham Town.
- Sutton’s home form is particularly poor, with just 1 win, 2 draws and 4 defeats from 7 National League games.
- They have managed to score 11 goals in those games, providing some spark going forward.
Hartlepool United (Away)
- Hartlepool United have alternated between pragmatic, compact and high-tempo pressing tactics in recent matches.
- Hartlepool are 10 places above Sutton in the National League table with 18 points from 14 games, compared to the home side’s 8 from 14.
- The recent caretaker team led by Nicky Featherstone are trying to keep the club on track after Simon Grayson left mid-October.
- Vadaine Oliver has been a constant threat for them of late, and the Sutton United FC vs Hartlepool United prediction could hinge on his ability to find the net, with 2 of Hartlepool’s last 4 goals coming from his boot.
Head-to-Head
A repeat of one of the draws they have both recorded in the past 5 matches seems most likely.
Key Players
- David Ogbonna - top-scoring with 3 goals in 14 National League appearances.
- Vadaine Oliver - constant threat with 2 of Hartlepool’s last 4 goals.
- Alex Reid - 3 from 11 National League outings.
Betting Insights
- A home win for Sutton is 2.57, with Hartlepool at 2.43 and the draw at 3.48.
- Over 2.5 goals looks a decent bet at 1.71 given both teams’ defensive woes and Sutton’s scoring at home.
Prediction
Given the poor form of both sides, an away win is the least likely outcome here, although the Sutton United FC vs Hartlepool United betting tips do recognize that Hartlepool’s superior quality and the head-to-head record may lead to a narrow win for the away side or a repeat of one of the draws they have both recorded in the past 5 matches seems most likely.
