Hartlepool United face Forest Green Rovers at The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Hartlepool United come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Forest Green Rovers are out of form (0W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Hartlepool United won their last outing, while Forest Green Rovers suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Hartlepool United and Forest Green Rovers have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (2W–2D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Forest Green Rovers won 2–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Hartlepool United win or a draw looks most likely.