Hartlepool come into this one in good form, having won four of their last five games, with their only loss in that stretch coming away from home. Altrincham have had a tougher run, losing three of their last five and struggling to keep things tight at the back in those defeats. So on current form, Hartlepool look the stronger side.

When these two have met recently, the games have mostly been tight and low-scoring, with several ending in draws or decided by a single goal. That suggests a close, cagey match rather than a wide-open one. Putting the recent form together with those close meetings, Hartlepool look the more likely to come out on top, though it should be a tight game.