Grays Athletic face Droylsden at the New Recreation Ground on Thursday

Droylsden set for a Gray day

Thursday March 20, 2008

Grays Athletic v Droylsden (19.45, Live on Setanta 1)

Prices correct at time of writing (1pm, Wednesday March 19, 2008).

Home 1/2 Draw 13/5 Away 5/1

Grays have fantastic home form and they are 2/1 on to win this game. Grays will need a miracle to reach the play-offs and they won't be going down, while Droylsden will be planning for life in the Blue Square North next season and are the outsiders for this game.

Grays have the best defensive record in the division and that is part of the legacy that Justin Edinburgh left at the club when he was replaced by Mick Woodward. Since he took charge they have continued to be strong at the back and their home record remains good.

In fact, to keep a clean sheet in this game and win 1-0 Grays are 11/2 and also 11/2 to win 2-0. No goals in the game is 15/2 but I can possibly see Grays winning this game 1-0 or 2-0. Droylsden to score no goals is 10/11, which is quite a decent bet considering Grays' defensive record.

Verdict: Home win

Best Bet: Grays to win 1-0 at 11/2