Woking
- Woking are a different beast this season under Neal Ardley and the flexible 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 that they employ is proving to be extremely hard to beat.
- Ardley’s ability to make tactical tweaks depending on the opponent is paying off and the players are executing his plans well, playing with discipline in their defensive shape before being free to play on the front foot in transition.
- Woking have not lost any of their last 3 National League home games (W1, D2).
Altrincham
- Altrincham are a well drilled side and their long-serving managerial regime has instilled a rhythmic and technical playing style across their players, building from the back and a disciplined high press, especially through the #10.
- Altrincham have failed to win any of their last 2 National League away games (W0, D1, L1).
- Altrincham are an improved outfit in the National League and have won just 2 of their 15 away games so far and have conceded 1.53 goals per away match whilst scoring just 0.80 themselves.
Head-to-Head
Woking lead the way with 3 wins in the last 5 meetings, most recently taking 3 points in a 3-1 victory three months ago.
Key Players
- With the in-form Oliver Sanderson netting 3 of Woking’s last 6 goals, they will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet here.
- The Robins can be dangerous in the box and Jimmy Knowles’ 7 National League goals in 30 appearances is more than enough to be a threat to Woking’s defence.
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Players to watch:
- Oliver Sanderson - 3 of Woking’s last 6 goals
- Jimmy Knowles - 7 goals in 30 appearances
Betting Insights
- Woking have the better form (W2, D2, L1), the psychological edge (3 wins in last 5 H2H) and have the home advantage here and as such, I am backing the odds on favourites at 1.89.
- With both teams averaging 2.0 goals per H2H game at this venue, I think the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.90 offers value here for this clash to be an end-to-end classic.
- Altrincham have won just 2 of their 15 away games so far and have conceded 1.53 goals per away match whilst scoring just 0.80 themselves.
Prediction
This is one that has seen its share of controversy in recent years and Altrincham will be looking to regain form whilst Woking would like to build momentum under Ardley.
