Unibet's Vanarama National League North & South Preview

By Sam Elliott

The Vanarama National League North and South roars back into action this weekend and there promises to be plenty of talking points on matchday two.

Following Saturday’s thrilling opening day games, there’s lots more to get your teeth into coming up.

Every week, new betting partner Unibet will run the rule over the main matches in the two divisions.

All your odds across the Vanarama National League are available at Unibet.

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Here are the pick of the games coming your way this weekend.

AFC Fylde vs Boston United - National League North

Two big tips for promotion meet early on, and we may be able to tell a fair bit more after the final whistle.

Jim Bentley’s AFC Fylde won while many of their expected title rivals failed to on the opening day, leaving Guiseley with an impressive 4-2 win.

Boston United are one of the teams many feel could challenge, but things didn’t pan out that way as Spennymoor Town left with three points late on.

Craig Elliott wants a reaction from his squad - but they will face a player already bang in form after winger Ben Tollitt’s double on day one.

This fixture went the way of AFC Fylde last season, the Pilgrims going down 2-1.

Before the season’s curtailment, the Coasters won six of their seven home matches, but Boston were statistically the best away side in the league.

We are sure to get a good insight on both sides’ hopes and chances on Saturday afternoon.

One to watch: Ben Tollitt (AFC Fylde)
Unibet big tip: Over 3.5 goals to be scored

Click here for all the weekend’s National League North fixtures.

Hampton & Richmond Borough vs Havant & Waterlooville - National League South

It’s not just the two sides’ names that are pretty big!

This weekend’s early-season meeting of two teams who are tipped to try for promotion could be a thriller.

The goals flowed on the opening day, the two side sharing eight goals as Hampton fired in five at Eastbourne and Havant gobbled up three as they eased past Welling.

Ahead of the game, Hawks manager Paul Doswell called counterpart Gary McCann one of the best in the business.

But one thing he has to solve is his team’s displays at home - the Beavers winning just twice at the Beveree last term, while they won an impressive seven from nine on the road.

Fans wondered if it was a pitch problem, but their surface is now sparkling and will make for a great game.

Havant last season only won twice of their travels, but the Hawks clearly mean business this time around.

Don’t forget, both Havant and their manager have won this division in recent times and three points in south west London will only add to fans’ expectation.

One to watch: Scott Rendell (Havant & Waterlooville)
Unibet big tip: Both teams to score

Click here for all the weekend’s National League South fixtures.

Where next?

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