Truro City
- Truro City are winless in their last five matches (D3, L2).
- John Askey’s high-intensity 4-3-3 style, based around vertical passing and high pressing, has seen Truro City reach their first season in England’s fifth tier.
- However, a run of five without a win (D3, L2) has seen them slip into the relegation zone, and only five wins in 22 home league matches tells its own story.
- Askey’s pressing style may well suit the talented players he has at his disposal, but it often leaves them open at the back and has yielded 28 goals conceded at home at an average of 1.27 per game.
Carlisle United
- Carlisle are unbeaten in their last five (W3, D2).
- Carlisle are undefeated in their last three away matches (W2, D1).
- Hughes is something of a tactical master, blending pragmatism with flexibility to keep his side in and around the promotion spots all season.
- United have won 13 of their 22 away matches in the National League, conceding just 27 goals in the process.
Key Players
- At the other end of the pitch, Luke Jephcott is the danger man with six goals in 38 National League appearances, but the visitors should be able to exploit Truro’s frail backline and grab all the points.
- Carlisle’s Regan Linney will be the most dangerous player on the pitch, as he has been all season.
- The winger has hit 18 goals in 41 National League games and has three in his last five.
Betting Insights
- At 1.82, they seem overpriced for Saturday’s clash against a Truro City side who have failed to win in their last three at home (D3).
- Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score - yes are likely outcomes, as Hughes’ tactical flexibility combined with Truro’s relentless press should produce an entertaining game.
Prediction
Back the visitors to take advantage of the space that Truro’s pressing will inevitably leave, and find the net again.
