On Wednesday night, National League strugglers Barrow and Hartlepool meet at the Furness Building Society Stadium, as both teams look to move away from the relegation zone.
Both teams start this game just three points clear of the relegation zone. The home side are only above the visitor’s courtesy of superior goal difference, so there is very little between these two teams.
Barrow has won just two of their last ten league games, but have lost just once in their last five National League outings. The home side’s recent league games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games.
Adie Pennock’s side has a poor recent home record in the National League, failing to win in their last eight games, although four of their last five league games have finished in draws.
Their recent home games in the National League have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six games on home soil.
Hartlepool has struggled to adapt to life in the National League after relegation from League Two last season. They will be desperate to avoid another demotion this season.
A run of just one win in their last 16 National League games has hampered their chances of survival. The visitors have at least drawn their last two games, last time out drawing 3-3 with Fylde.
A big part of Hartlepool’s problems of late has been their away form, as Matthew Bates’ side have failed to win in ten National league games on their travels. The visitors have also conceded at least two goals in seven of their eight away games in the league.
Forebet predicts that this clash will finish all square and leave both teams in perilous positions in the National League.