Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood: National League playoff semi-final preview & tips

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Harrogate v Boreham Wood in the National League playoff semi-final on Saturday.

Where to watch

Live on BT Sport 1, 2.30pm Saturday

Best bet

Boreham Wood or draw double chance
1pt 8-11 Betway, Sky Bet

Match preview

Harrogate had high hopes of catching champions Barrow when the National League season was cut short but they may not click into the same form following a lengthy layoff in their semi-final playoff against Boreham Wood.

Harrogate had four points to make up on Barrow with nine games remaining but they had lost only one of their last 11 outings and had a crunch clash with the Bluebirds on the horizon.

However, Harrogate have been out of competitive action since early March and at least Boreham Wood have highlighted their wellbeing with last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Halifax in the eliminator round of the playoffs.

Wood battled back from 1-0 down to get the better of Halifax with veteran striker Matt Rhead clinching it late on for the hosts. They finished the stronger of the sides and won the shots-on-target count 8-3.

Wood, whose attack also includes Kabongo Tshimanga and Tyrone Marsh, lost only nine of their 37 games in the regular season and had the best away record in the division.

Luke Garrard’s men collected 32 points from their 19 away games which included holding Harrogate to a goalless draw in Yorkshire in September.

Boreham Wood followed that up with a 2-1 win at home to Harrogate in December and in a tight game where goals may be in short supply, backing the visitors to avoid defeat makes most appeal.

Harrogate may take some time to find their stride and Wood look ready to capitalise.

Key stat

Boreham Wood have kept clean sheets on their last two trips to Harrogate.

Not got a bet365 account? Sign up today and get up to £100 in bet credits.

Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

CLAIM OFFER HERE

MORE FREE BETS

Today's top sports betting stories

Follow us on Twitter @racingpostsport

Like us on Facebook RacingPostSport