Hartlepool are in good form right now, having won four of their last five matches, with their only loss coming in a heavy defeat. Sutton United have been harder to pin down, with a win, some draws and a loss in their recent games, so they look a bit less consistent. The two teams have met many times before, and those games have often been high-scoring, including a recent six-goal thriller and another match with five goals, so this one could well be open and entertaining.

Overall this looks like a close match between two sides that are fairly evenly matched, but Hartlepool's stronger recent run gives them a slight edge. I'd lean toward Hartlepool winning, though a draw is also quite possible given how tight these meetings have been.