National League football tips and Saturday betting preview

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After some early-season trouble Dover are unbeaten in their last five games and they have climbed out of the relegation zone, but they could come unstuck when they make the long trip north to Barrow.

The Bluebirds have had a steady campaign, recording victories over Wrexham and Eastleigh in the past month, and they have had no trouble finding the net at Holker Street, where they have notched seven times in their last four matches.

While Dover have also had their shooting boots on, they have been fragile at the back and their struggles on the road could work against them.

Elsewhere Aldershot could be relegated even if they beat Hartlepool, but Craig Hignett’s side look a good price to send the Shots down themselves.

It has been a tough season for Gary Waddock’s side, who have won just three times since November, and they have picked up just one point in their last seven home games.

Hartlepool’s recent away form doesn’t make for great reading either, but they have been scoring. Considering Aldershot have notched just twice in their last 11 league games at the Recreation Ground, the Monkey Hangers may put the hosts to the sword.

Leyton Orient have been embroiled in some high-scoring affairs lately, and that trend could continue when they face Sutton.

The Surrey side have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine matches, and with victory needed to keep their playoff hopes alive the goals could flow at Gander Green Lane.

National League standings

Recommendations
Barrow to win & both teams to score
1pt 7-2 general
Hartlepool
1pt 21-10 general
Both teams to score in Sutton v Leyton Orient
1pt Evs bet365, Hills

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