Hartlepool United and Forest Green Rovers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 National League season. The game takes place at Victoria Park on Saturday, 18/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for Hartlepool United vs Forest Green Rovers
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Forest Green Rovers Win
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Monkey Hangers preview
Hartlepool United comes into the match having played 43 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 14 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 15 draws, and 14 losses.
Hartlepool United's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 47 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offence system of Hartlepool United is led by Alex Michael Reid as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matty Daly, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 52 goals with an average of 1.21 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 56 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
The Green preview
On the other hand, Forest Green Rovers comes into the match having played 44 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 22 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.77 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.
Forest Green Rovers's attack has scored 83 goals during this period. Out of this total, 76 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.8.
The offence system of Forest Green Rovers is led by Kyle McAllister as the top scorer of the season. The scottish midfielder has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kyle McAllister, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.
Head to head: Hartlepool United vs Forest Green Rovers
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Hartlepool United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D L W |
1 |
| Home | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 38% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2 | 2.59 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.1 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 43% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 38% | 41% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 33% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 48% | 32% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.55 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.52 | 1.85 |
Forest Green Rovers
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 68% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 5% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 59% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.29 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.05 | 1.37 |
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