Salisbury vs Sholing prediction

Their last six in all competitions read five wins, one draw and no defeats, at 2.2 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Tonbridge Angels 2-1 away; before that came a 2-0 win away at Walton & Hersham and a 1-1 draw at home to Dover.

Salisbury are unbeaten in six. They have scored in each of their last six. Three clean sheets in that spell. At home they've won two of three recently (7 scored, 1 conceded).

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, two draws and one defeat, averaging 2.0 goals for and 1.2 against. Last time out they beat Malvern Town 4-2 at home; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Berkhamsted and a 3-2 defeat away at Weymouth.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. Two clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won none of three recently (4 scored, 5 conceded).

Home and away form points to Salisbury: Salisbury have won two of their last three at home, Sholing none of their last three on the road. Salisbury also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Salisbury clear favourites at 59%, with Sholing on 21% and the draw at 19%.

On goals, it expects around 3.4 in the game: 2.2 for Salisbury and 1.2 for Sholing. Over 2.5 goals is 64% and both teams scoring 58%. When they last met, on 27 Jan 2024, Salisbury won 3-0.