Get ready for a thrilling clash in the Non League Premier - Southern South as Basingstoke Town takes on Gloucester City at the Winklebury Football Complex. The stage is set for an intense battle, with both teams looking to claim vital points.

Gloucester City comes into this match as the projected winner, with a 45% chance of taking all three points. Their recent form has been solid, and they’ll be looking to build on their previous win against Basingstoke Town back in September. In that match, Gloucester City came out on top with a 2-1 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess.

Basingstoke Town, on the other hand, will be aiming to turn the tables this time around. Despite having only a 10% chance of winning, they’ve shown they can give Gloucester City a run for their money in previous encounters. Their last two meetings ended in draws, with scores of 1-1. This suggests that Basingstoke Town is capable of neutralizing Gloucester City’s attack and potentially catching them off guard.

Tactically, both teams will likely adopt a cautious approach, given the high probability of a draw (45%). Gloucester City may look to exploit Basingstoke Town’s defense with swift counter-attacks, while the home team will aim to absorb pressure and hit Gloucester City on the break. The expected goals bands suggest a low-scoring affair, with Basingstoke Town predicted to score fewer than 2.5 goals and Gloucester City fewer than 3.5.

Our advice is to back a combo double chance of a draw or a Gloucester City win, along with over 1.5 goals. This reflects the likelihood of a closely contested match with plenty of goalmouth action. With the under/over lean favoring +1.5 goals, we can expect an exciting and potentially high-scoring encounter.

As the two teams take to the pitch at the Winklebury Football Complex, the atmosphere will be electric. Will Basingstoke Town pull off a surprise upset, or will Gloucester City’s superior form prevail? One thing is certain – this match promises to be an unmissable spectacle in the Non League Premier - Southern South.