Maidstone United vs Sutton United Predictions

Just a few seasons ago Sutton United were one Premier League scalp away from reaching the FA Cup quarter finals, but defeat to Arsenal that day put an end to that dream. Fast forward a few years and you have a side who have not had the same run in the cup as they once had, but have come pretty close to reaching the Football League for the first time in their history. This Tuesday they travel to the Gallagher Stadium in order to face off against a Maidstone United side who are looking for three points to kick start their season.

The hosts are one of a handful of sides who currently have an artificial 3G pitch laid at their home stadium, but what might have been an advantage for the side last season, does not seem to be having the same benefit this time around. Artificial pitches are getting more and more common, and given that the side have lost five of their last six outings, it appears as though the side could be in for a difficult season.

Sutton managed to claim third spot in the National League last season and although that was an excellent result, they were ultimately unable to complete the job in the end of season play-offs. However, they have once again started the season in good form and they come into this match having tasted only one defeat so far this season.

Given the form of the hosts and their troubles this season, it is hard to make a case for them to claim the points in this clash. Although the visitors have failed to win any of their last four, they are a quality side at this level and should prove to be too strong for their opposition. With this in mind, we think that backing an away win is the way to go in this fixture.