Motala vs Forward tips and predictions

Motala to send Forward packing

This Motala side has proven goal-scorers in their squad. The total expected goals for this fixture is pretty high so this could be entertaining. But that doesn't mean there's value in the prices.

This looks like one of those encounters where Motala do just enough to get the job done and they're certain to face some resistance from this Forward outfit.

Whether it's significant or not, Motala might have reasons to be confident about adding to Forward's recent defeats. Adversities have gradually been mounting up for this away squad over their last 7 fixtures. They've been defeated 6 times during these 7 starts. It doesn't sound like the recent record of a side that will fancy their chances.

This home team is making the most of a recent purple patch and they've been solving a lot of problems. Motala have scored three or more goals in 1 of their recent 4 matches.

Forward have actually conceded three or more goals in 7 of their last 18 matches. Their legitimate scoring chances are conspicuous by their absence as well. Averaging just 0.8 goals in their last 5 matches, Forward have let some recent chances slip out of their grasp.

Obviously these sides are not unfamiliar foes. Motala have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between the two teams. The head-to-head stats point to another home win.

The clash does have an anything could happen feel about it though. So don't rule out the stalemate. The betting markets imply that both sides can score as they could be well matched. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that seems the better option for this particular encounter.