Sutton United will take on Boreham Wood in the National League on Wednesday, 3 September, with both teams looking to build on their starts to the season.
The visitors have performed better than the hosts so far, picking up eight points from their first five matches. A win here could see them move into the top seven.
Sutton United have had a sloppier start, and a return to League Two doesn't feel on the cards this season.
As part of our selection of National League betting tips, check out our Sutton United vs Boreham Wood prediction below.
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Sutton United vs Boreham Wood prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key Stats
- Boreham Wood haven't lost any of their last four league matches.
- Sutton United have won just one of their seven competitive matches this season.
- More than two goals have been scored in three of Boreham Wood's last four games.
Correct score prediction: Sutton United 1-2 Boreham Wood
This has been a popular scoreline for Boreham Wood this season, with both of their league victories so far finishing 2-1. The reason we're hedging our bets with the double chance is that the visitors are yet to win on the road this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sutton are the slight favourites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Sutton United vs Boreham Wood odds are surprising as the hosts have been made the pre-match favourites despite only having one win to their name in all competitions this season. Ladbrokes have given Sutton United a 40.8% chance of winning the match, while Boreham Wood have been given a 40% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Sutton
The main reason for Sutton United being priced as the favourites has to be down to their recent H2H record against Boreham Wood. The U's are unbeaten in their last four meetings against Boreham Wood, with three wins and one draw. Boreham Wood's last win over Sutton United was in September 2018 when they beat them 4-0 away from home.
England National League 02/04/21
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Sutton United preview: No reasons to change
Sutton United picked up their first win at the weekend, so there shouldn't be any reason to change the starting XI with no new injuries reported. The only possible change you feel would be to bring David Ogbonna in from the start after he scored the winner against Carlisle at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Sims (GK), Taylor, Phipps, Eccleston, Wadham, Boutin, Simper, Pruti, Harris, Nadsean, Ogbonna
Last five results
- Sutton 2-1 Carlisle
- Rochdale 1-0 Sutton
- Sutton 2-3 Scunthorpe
- Forest Green 4-0 Sutton
- Sutton 0-0 Solihull Moors
Boreham Wood preview: A first start for Brunt?
After failing to break Hartlepool down last time out, there could be some changes to the Boreham Wood front line on Wednesday. The obvious change would be to bring in Zak Brunt, who has joined the club on loan from Barnet, for his first start.
Predicted lineup: Ashmore (GK), King, Reynolds, Bush, Ilesanmi, O'Connell, White, Brunt, Adbulmalik, Sousa, Norris
Last five results
- Hartlepool 0-0 Boreham Wood
- Boreham Wood 2-1 Truro
- Boreham Wood 2-1 Braintree
- Carlisle 3-3 Boreham Wood
- Boreham Wood 2-0 Nottingham Forest u21s
Player to watch: Luke Norris
Luke Norris has played a big part in Boreham Wood's strong start to the new season as the striker has scored four goals across the club's opening five matches. Norris is a new signing at Boreham following his move from Tranmere in the summer, and looks more at home at this level.