Scunthorpe United desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Scunthorpe 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. Scunthorpe United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Altrincham arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Scunthorpe United and Altrincham have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Scunthorpe United won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

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