Hartlepool United desperately need points on Tuesday, Feb 23 at 8:45 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Hartlepool United come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Altrincham, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hartlepool United and Altrincham have split their 9 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Hartlepool United won 1–2.

Verdict: Altrincham's quality should tell even on the road. Hartlepool United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Altrincham to win.