- Royston have lost 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 matches
- Alvechurch have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games
- Royston have failed to win either of their 2 home fixtures this season, drawing 2-2 with Banbury United and losing one home match
Royston and Alvechurch can play out a close, cagey affair
This Royston Town vs Alvechurch preview highlights that Royston Town are currently occupying 21st place in the early season Southern League Premier Division Central table and have picked up just 2 points from their 5 fixtures so far, struggling near the bottom of the table.
Steve Castle has been at the helm of the Hertfordshire side since July 2016 and he has tried to instil a pragmatic and work ethic in the squad. The club tend to defend in numbers, be selective with their pressing and then come on strong in the second halves, hoping to grind out results as a collective team and off second ball or set pieces.
Alvechurch have started their Southern League Premier Division Central campaign in solid form, sitting 9th with 7 points from their opening 5 games. Ian Long has been in charge of The Nomads since February 2020 and in this time has built a solid, organised squad that is capable of controlling games through the middle of the park, keeping a compact shape and being dangerous from set-piece routines.
Tight odds on two similar-sized clubs
The main selection for this game will be for ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ at 69/100 as we see both clubs as similar-sized teams who will be desperate to grab momentum in the league. Our Royston Town vs Alvechurch prediction also takes into account that Alvechurch will be looking to make it 3 without a loss on the road with a win on Saturday, whilst Royston will look to get their first win of the season on their own patch.
Alvechurch’s most recent result was a 2-1 away win at Barwell FC, a great result for Long’s side, however they were brought back down to earth when they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Stratford Town last time out. If you are considering making a bet, looking at the Royston Town vs Alvechurch odds can provide valuable insight before placing your wager.
Royston have endured a poor start to the campaign, winning none of their 5 matches, drawing 2 and losing 3 and they will be hopeful of getting their 3 points on the board with a home win this Saturday.
The 7/5 both on win for each team looks to be very fair and we would not be surprised if this contest went either way, Alvechurch have scored 2 goals in 2 away games so average 1.0 goals on the road this campaign whilst Royston have bagged 5 times in 2 home matches. In the last 3 H2H encounters, Royston have won once, Alvechurch twice and there have been no draws.
This Royston Town vs Alvechurch prediction suggests a tight, cagey contest is expected on Saturday as the clash of youthful intensity from Royston vs experience and structure from Alvechurch should be a game where the side that dictates terms and controls the tempo will gain the edge. Keep these Royston Town vs Alvechurch betting tips in mind for a potentially thrilling encounter.
