As the season heats up and teams push for survival or promotion, we have got three intriguing matchups this weekend that offer plenty of betting opportunities. Maidenhead Utd will look to get back on track against a surging Tamworth side, while Sutton Utd aim to maintain their strong form against Southend, who are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. Meanwhile, Hartlepool take on Ebbsfleet Utd, with both sides facing challenges in their respective campaigns.
Maidenhead, stuck near the relegation zone, need points in a tough battle against a Tamworth team that has been in excellent form, particularly on the road. Sutton’s clash with Southend features two teams with contrasting goals—Sutton aiming for consistency while Southend’s playoff ambitions are on the line. Finally, Hartlepool will hope their attacking threat can overcome Ebbsfleet, who are struggling with form but still have enough to make things difficult for their opponents.
In this article, we will break down the form, key stats, and best betting angles for these three fixtures, providing you with the insights you need to make informed wagers. From goals to outcomes, there’s value to be found in each of these encounters—so let’s dive into the action.
Maidenhead Utd vs Tamworth
Tamworth come into this match in excellent form, while Maidenhead are in freefall.
Tamworth are unbeaten in their last eight league games and have won each of their last three away from home. Since the start of the year, their form reads W7-D6-L3, with one of those defeats coming against league leaders Barnet. They have lost just once in their last eight away games and have been especially strong on the road against struggling sides, with a record of W6-D4-L1 away to teams in the bottom half.
Maidenhead, by contrast, are sinking fast. They have won just once in their last nine matches (W1-D2-L7), failing to score in five of those games. At home, they haven’t won in six (L4), and only two teams in the league have collected fewer home points this season. They have scored fewer goals than any other side over the last 10 games and sit 23rd in the table, seven points from safety.
Tamworth’s momentum, strong away form, and clinical edge against weaker opposition make them clear favourites. Maidenhead’s lack of goals, fragile defence, and terrible form suggest another tough afternoon lies ahead.
- Best Bet: Tamworth win at 2.2 with Paddy
Sutton Utd vs Southend
This fixture sets up perfectly for both teams to find the net. Sutton have shown attacking consistency with 16 goals scored in their last 20 matches, failing to score in just four of those—two of which were against top-seven sides. At home, they have scored in 15 of 19 games and seen both teams score in 10 of those. Defensively, they have conceded in 15 of their last 20 and only four teams have let in more goals over the last 10 games. With little to play for—eight points above the drop and 12 off the play-offs—Sutton should play with freedom, which often leads to open, end-to-end games.
Southend, meanwhile, are in the thick of the play-off race, sitting just one point off seventh. However, pressure may be getting to them—they have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches and in each of their last six away games. Both teams have scored in seven of their last nine overall, including four of the last five, and they have found the net in 10 of 11.
With both sides scoring regularly and showing vulnerability at the back, goals at both ends look highly probable here.
- Best Bet: Both teams to score at 1.80 with Bet365
Hartlepool vs Ebbsfleet Utd
This fixture features two sides with shaky defences and enough attacking threat to make both teams to score a standout option.
Hartlepool have shown inconsistency all season, but goals at both ends have been a regular feature. They have scored in 15 of their last 18 matches while conceding in 16, with both teams scoring in 14 of those games. At home, they have found the net in seven of their last nine but managed just one clean sheet. Earlier in the season, Hartlepool were defensively solid, keeping 10 clean sheets in their first 24 matches—including five in their opening seven. However, since the turn of the year, they have kept only two clean sheets in 16 games, reflecting a drop in defensive standards. With little left to play for, they appear to be playing with more freedom, often resulting in open games.
Ebbsfleet are relegated, sitting 24 points from safety with just six matches remaining. However, their recent form has picked up—they are unbeaten in three and have scored in six of their last seven games. That said, their defence remains leaky, conceding in six of those matches. On the road, Ebbsfleet have been poor (W0-D6-L14), conceding an average of 2.55 goals per game and keeping just two clean sheets. Still, they have scored in eight of 10 away games against bottom-half opposition, with both teams scoring in seven.
Given both teams’ current trends, goals at both ends look very likely here.
- Best Bet: Both teams to score at 2.0 with Bet365
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