Woking
- Woking sit 11th in the National League standings with 53 points from 39 games.
- Jermain Defoe’s recent appointment as head coach will have brought an unknown factor into Woking’s tactical setup, although he will be keen for the side to stick to their strong foundations.
- Woking are a pragmatic side that focus on having a good shape first and foremost, with a back four that transitions effectively to make the most of the chances they create.
- Woking have won their last two home matches and look strong at the Laithwaite Community Stadium, with six wins, seven draws and five defeats from 18 home matches and just 20 goals conceded in the process.
Eastleigh
- Eastleigh are currently 20th with 42 points from their 41 matches to date.
- The visitors have been on a losing streak recently and have struggled to find a point on the road.
- Eastleigh have struggled in the National League away from home this season with five wins, four draws and 11 losses from their 20 away matches (W5, D4, L11).
- They’ve conceded an average of 1.65 goals per-game on their travels and it’s likely they’ll be up against it in this one.
Head-to-Head
- Woking FC have failed to beat Eastleigh in their last two attempts (both draws).
- Eastleigh have lost their last four matches in a row.
Key Players
- Harry Beautyman has been in fantastic form recently, netting three of Woking’s last nine goals over the last five games.
- Aaron Blair remains Eastleigh’s most reliable option in attack with 15 goals in 34 National League games.
Betting Insights
Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.63 and Woking FC to win at 1.66 is the selection for Friday’s National League game.
Prediction
With Eastleigh in poor form and Woking looking strong at home, I think the home side will take all three points with both teams to score in this game.
