Hednesford vs Stratford tips and predictions

Intriguing clash in Southern League Central Division

It's 22nd placed Hednesford welcoming 18th placed Stratford in this Southern League Central Division clash as the visitors look to increase the 11-point gap that separates the sides.

It probably won't be straightforward but Stratford are predicted to run out with the win. They can come through after what looks likely to be an entertaining ninety minutes. The match looks destined for plenty of action as the visitors unpick this challenge.

Hednesford have had a shocking time of late. They have lost their last 5 matches and will be desperate to stop the rot. To add to their woes, shots on goal are looking conspicuous by their absence. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 5 games which just won't get the job done here. They have conceded two or more goals in all of their last 8 games which is a stat that will give some confidence to backers of the visiting side.

Stratford have showed what they can do. The away side will ask plenty of questions and they'll be up for this. They've scored at least once in all of their last 7 games and assuming they won't have any impactful fitness news between now and the 12:30pm kick-off, they should have the quality to add to this run of form.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the first to open their account. Few would argue with the notion that both sides can score as the teams are nicely matched. The odds-on won't be for everyone but the Yes BTTS is worth looking at. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's Over 2.5 picked as the best play considering the price that's available.

Stratford have won all of the last 3 games between these two.