National League

A little late posting these as life has been busy busy!

Let's start with Aldershot who host Wrexham. Big things were predicted from the Welsh side this season as they proved hugely popular with ante-post punters, but so far they have banked just 11 points from 10 matches, despite having home advantage in six of those. They are without a win away from home as yet, and may well be ruing participation in the Scottish League Challenge Cup.

Aldershot haven't started any better, with just ten points won so far, and five home matches without a win. Something has to give this weekend then surely.

Using the shot-data as a guide, Aldershot have showed a 46% shot ratio (88-103) and 42% on-target (33-45) which has converted into 10 goals scored and 15 against. They are likely to end up somewhere above the drop zone come the end of the season, but anything better looks unlikely.

A quarter of the way into the season and Wrexham are showing slightly better - 51% ratio (134-127) and 44% on target (48-62) - although that means they now rank bottom of all sides in preventing efforts on target against. While Wrexham probably are the better side, they don't warrant being 11/8 favourites with Aldershot at 12/5 with Bet Victor.

Barrow travel to bottom side Ebbsfleet knowing a win would put them on the edge of the play-offs. Their last outing was a really impressive win at Solihull which they fully deserved, and they should be confident of winning a third straight match this afternoon. Barrow have a 57% shot ratio this season - as good as anyone in the section.

The hosts have just a single win all season, and whilst they will have some hope after points at Dover and Woking recently, they remain a poor side and are screaming out to be opposed this week.

Recommended Bets

2pts Aldershot to beat Wrexham at 12/5 (BetVictor)

1pt Barrow to beat Ebbsfleet at 13/8 (BetVictor)

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