Forest Green Rovers vs Crawley Town Predictions

Just a few seasons ago the clash between Forest Green Rovers and Crawley Town will have taken place in non-league football in front of a few hundred fans. However, thanks to some excellent management and some owners with deep pockets, both sides are enjoying the most successful spells in their history and are currently plying their trade in the fourth tier of English football. This weekend, the two sides clash once more and with each side having a good start to the campaign, they will both be keen to earn three points to continue their momentum.

The hosts come into this Saturday’s clash yet to taste defeat in the league this season, however with six of their eight outings so far ending up all square, it is clear that they need to take a few more risks in order to start climbing the table. Rovers have only twice managed to score more than once in a game this season and with just one clean sheet to their name so far, it is easy to see why they have not been able to secure all three points so frequently this season.

Crawley may have started the season well, but following the loss of Harry Kewell to struggling Notts County, they are in a period of transition. Step forward, Gabriele Cioffi. The new man has had an excellent start to his new role but he will know his side will have to work on their defensive capabilities despite the strength they have shown in attack so far.

The confidence of both of these sides will be sky high, given how competitive they have been so far this season. We think that this will result in both sides going on the attack from the off and given that 88% of Forest Green’s matches have finished with both teams scoring, we think that this is the best opportunity for a decent return from this fixture.