Tamworth and Forest Green approach their head-to-head clash in diametrically opposed moods. The hosts, currently in 12th place, appear extremely shaky defensively: they've conceded at least two goals in four of their last five matches, and their 3-2 loss to leaders Rochdale confirmed their penchant for open football. Forest Green, on the other hand, are in sixth place and are vying for a playoff spot.
Their head-to-head meeting in November ended in a 4-2 rout of Tamworth, clearly highlighting the hosts' vulnerability to attack. Forest Green boast one of the best defensive lines in the league (45 goals conceded in 39 matches), but they sometimes falter on the road. Tamworth, on the other hand, has consistently scored 52 goals this season and will certainly look to capitalize on their chances at home to end a three-game losing streak.
Forest Green are the favorites, but are unlikely to keep a clean sheet, given that the visitors have conceded in three of their last four head-to-head encounters at Tamworth. Meanwhile, the visiting attack, which has scored 64 goals this season, is expected to capitalize on its chances against the hosts' less-than-reliable defense. Both teams are expected to score in this crucial match.
