York City
- York City have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- York have also won their last three at home, including a dominant 4-0 win over Truro City FC.
Boston United
- Boston United have won only one and lost four of their last five games.
- Boston United have been far less reliable on the road in the National League this season, drawing as many as they have lost (W4, D4, L4).
- They are in poor form, having won one and lost two of their last three away fixtures, and have scored only 1.42 goals per game on average when travelling in the National League.
Head-to-Head
Boston will fancy their chances against a team that they have beaten twice in the past year, although York have made big strides forward during that time.
Key Players
- The Minstermen have enough talent to make this tactic work and are packed with energy and running power, particularly in Ollie Pearce, who is the most in-form and best player in the league right now.
- Lenell John-Lewis is their best bet to get on the scoreboard on Friday as the striker has seven goals in 22 National League appearances this season, three of which have come in the last five.
Betting Insights
York City FC are heavy odds-on favorites at 1.25 for Friday’s National League contest with Boston United FC , who are major underdogs at 9.45 .
Prediction
- This matchup of styles will test York’s resolve as York will have to find ways to break down a stubborn Boston United side, but their home record suggests they will get the job done on Friday.
- At 1.38, Over 2.5 goals looks likely given the visitors have conceded 1.33 goals on average in their away matches in the National League and York are averaging 3.25 at home.
