Solent Junior Devils NIHL 2

Match Analysis

Solent make the trip to face Slough in what should be an entertaining contest. Slough boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 3.5 goals per game compared to Solent's 2.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early. Defensively, Slough have been more solid, conceding 4.5 goals per game. Solent will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 6.5 on average. Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season. The league table tells its own story - Slough sit 8th while Solent find themselves in 11th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement. Slough's goal difference of -20 highlights their overall dominance this season. The stats give Slough a slight edge, but Solent certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.