Prediction Notes

Both teams have been in decent shape lately, so neither side looks clearly stronger on form alone.

• StakesTheir attacking and defensive records are quite close, which usually points to a tight game.
• MarketThe market has home win and draw priced very close together, a sign that this match is hard to split.
• FormThe away side has also been steady, so it is not easy to dismiss them.
• FormThe home team has a suspension, and that can take a bit away from the home advantage.
• ModelHead-to-head history is too thin and too old to give a strong edge either way.
• DataWith no fresh news to break the balance, this looks more like a scrappy, evenly matched contest.