Woking vs Boreham Wood Prediction, Tips, Odds & Preview

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Updated 26 Oct 2026

PredictionBoreham Wood to Win

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Updated 26 October 2026 · 2 min read

Woking host National League leaders Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening, with the visitors arriving in exceptional league form. Luke Garrard’s side have taken 38 points from their opening 14 matches and remain unbeaten, while Woking sit 13th after a mixed opening spell.

Boreham Wood won the sides’ FA Cup meeting 3-2 at Meadow Park only 10 days ago and followed that result with a 7-1 National League Cup victory and a 4-0 league win over AFC Fylde. They are scoring freely, have options throughout the forward line and look hard to oppose at present.

Woking did show their attacking threat in Saturday’s 3-2 victory at Scunthorpe, where Aiden O’Brien scored twice and John Marquis added a penalty. However, that result came with another defensive issue after Rico Browne’s dismissal, and the hosts remain stretched by injuries in the back line.

FreeOddsTips’ prediction is Boreham Wood to Win at 1.80. Woking can carry a threat through Marquis and O’Brien, but Boreham Wood have the deeper squad, stronger defensive base and more reliable recent level.

Match Preview

Boreham Wood’s 4-2-3-1 has supplied goals from several areas. Zak Brunt is central to their chance creation and dead-ball threat, while Tarryn Allarakhia, Ben Whitfield, Danny Cashman, Jay Bird and the returning Matt Rush give Garrard genuine variety in the final third. Their seven-match league winning run has included away victories at Sutton, Scunthorpe and Solihull Moors.

Woking are likely to be competitive if they can press high and bring O’Brien, Marquis and Josh Kelly into the game early. The concern is whether an injury-hit defence can absorb sustained pressure, particularly against Brunt’s set pieces and Boreham Wood’s attacking full-backs. The visitors conceded twice in the recent cup tie, so Woking are capable of scoring, but Boreham Wood have repeatedly shown they can respond and pull clear.

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Our Best BetEditor’s Choice

Boreham Wood to Win

Boreham Wood are unbeaten in 14 league matches
The leaders have won seven league games in a row
Woking's defensive resources remain stretched

Best Odds1.80Decimal

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Why Boreham Wood to Win Makes Sense

Boreham Wood arrive as unbeaten National League leaders, with 12 wins from 14 matches and a current seven-game winning run in the division. Their 4-0 victory over AFC Fylde was another illustration of the depth Garrard has available, with Brunt scoring twice and Bird returning from injury to get on the scoresheet.

Woking can make this competitive in attacking areas. They scored twice in the recent FA Cup meeting and put three past Scunthorpe at the weekend. Yet their defensive injury list remains a serious concern, while Browne's red card at Scunthorpe creates another potential selection problem.

The away win is preferable to chasing a bigger correct-score or goals price. Boreham Wood have been consistently strong away from home, winning five of six league trips, and 1.80 is a fair price for the division's outstanding team to continue their run.

Form & Recent Matches

Newest match first.

Woking

WLDLW

24 Oct 2026AScunthorpe United
National League3-2W
17 Oct 2026ABoreham Wood
FA Cup2-3L
13 Oct 2026HLeicester City U21
National League Cup2-2D
10 Oct 2026HHarrogate Town
National League0-1L
03 Oct 2026AEastleigh
National League3-1W

Boreham Wood

WWWWW

24 Oct 2026HAFC Fylde
National League4-0W
20 Oct 2026HMiddlesbrough U21
National League Cup7-1W
17 Oct 2026HWoking
FA Cup3-2W
09 Oct 2026ASutton United
National League2-0W
03 Oct 2026HAltrincham
National League3-1W

Match Statistics

Last 10 Matches

Woking4 W · 3 D · 3 L

2.30Avg goals scored

1.70Avg goals conceded

1/10Clean sheets

4Wins

3Draws

3Losses

Boreham Wood9 W · 1 D · 0 L

3.20Avg goals scored

0.80Avg goals conceded

3/10Clean sheets

9Wins

1Draws

0Losses

GoalsBTTSHalf TimeClean SheetsForm

Statistic	Woking	Boreham Wood
Avg goals scored	2.30	3.20
Avg goals conceded	1.70	0.80
Scored 0 goals	2/10	0/10
Scored 1 goal	1/10	1/10
Scored 2 goals	3/10	2/10
Scored 3+ goals	4/10	7/10
Conceded 0 goals	1/10	3/10
Conceded 1 goal	4/10	6/10
Conceded 2 goals	3/10	1/10
Conceded 3+ goals	2/10	0/10

Statistic	Woking	Boreham Wood
BTTS — Yes	8/10	7/10
BTTS — No	2/10	3/10

Half-time data unavailable.

Statistic	Woking	Boreham Wood
Clean sheets	1/10	3/10
Failed to keep a clean sheet	9/10	7/10

Woking

WLDLWLWDDW

4 Wins · 3 Draws · 3 Losses

Boreham Wood

WWWWWWWWWD

9 Wins · 1 Draws · 0 Losses

Newest match first.

Form Analysis

Recent Form

How both teams have been performing.

Woking

Home team

Form Outlook

Woking have been unpredictable but entertaining. Their last 10 competitive matches have produced 23 goals scored and 17 conceded, with both teams scoring in eight of them. The 3-2 win at Scunthorpe showed the threat carried by O’Brien and Marquis, but also exposed the difficulty of protecting a lead once the defence was put under pressure.

Their league home record is only two wins, two draws and three defeats. Woking have scored in bursts at Laithwaite Community Stadium, including five against Altrincham, but recent home defeats to Solihull Moors and Harrogate Town underline the lack of consistency.

Boreham Wood

Away team

Form Outlook

Boreham Wood are setting the early National League pace. They are unbeaten in 14 league matches, have won their last seven in the competition and have scored 38 league goals. The latest 4-0 win over AFC Fylde followed a 7-1 National League Cup success and a 3-2 FA Cup victory over Woking.

Their away record is especially compelling: five wins and one draw from six league trips, with 14 goals scored and only five conceded. Garrard has rotated in the cup competitions without weakening the team’s league level, which matters in a busy run of fixtures.

Team News

Squad Update

Latest squad information before kick-off.

Woking

Home team

Squad Status

Woking remain under considerable injury pressure. The club confirmed on 16 October that nine senior players were injured, with Chinwike Okoli, Zico Asare and Jake Forster-Caskey among the named absentees at that stage. Caleb Richards and Sean Adarkwa had returned to action, but the wider defensive picture remains unsettled.

Rico Browne was sent off against Scunthorpe on 24 October and is a doubt for selection pending disciplinary confirmation. Jaiden Putman has completed his previous suspension and started at Scunthorpe. Vicente Reyes replaced Will Jääskeläinen in goal during that match, leaving an open selection call between the goalkeepers.

Boreham Wood

Away team

Squad Status

Boreham Wood received timely boosts against AFC Fylde as Tom White and Jay Bird returned from injury to start, while Matt Rush made his comeback from the bench. Bird scored in the 4-0 win and Rush is again an attacking option.

Danny Cashman, Conor Wilkinson and Will Wright were substitutes against Fylde after featuring in the FA Cup win over Woking, pointing to squad rotation rather than confirmed absences. No reliable current suspension has been reported for Boreham Wood.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical Outlook

WokingHome

Tactical matchup

Boreham WoodAway

Tactical Outlook

Woking recently used a 4-1-4-1 and have pressed high in home matches, with O’Brien operating flexibly around Marquis and Kelly. That approach can create early chances, but it asks a lot of a makeshift defensive unit and can leave space if the first press is beaten.

Boreham Wood have generally lined up in a 4-2-3-1 that becomes more fluid in possession. White and Booty provide control behind Brunt, while Allarakhia and Whitfield can stretch the pitch around Bird. Brunt's delivery is an additional concern for Woking, as Bush, Golden, Bainbridge and Bird offer strong targets at set pieces.

The key area is likely to be around Woking's defensive midfield screen. If Boreham Wood can move Brunt into pockets behind it, they have the runners and finishing options to exploit an unsettled back line. Woking's route to success is more direct: get Marquis involved quickly, use O'Brien's mobility and test a Boreham Wood defence that conceded twice in the cup meeting.

H2H

Head-to-Head

Previous meetings between the two teams.

17 Oct 2026FA CupVenue: Boreham WoodWoking2–3Boreham Wood
10 Mar 2026National LeagueVenue: WokingWoking2–2Boreham Wood
27 Sep 2025National LeagueVenue: Boreham WoodWoking0–1Boreham Wood
03 Feb 2024National LeagueVenue: WokingWoking0–1Boreham Wood
25 Nov 2023National LeagueVenue: Boreham WoodWoking2–4Boreham Wood

Expected Starting XI

Team Lineups

Projected starting lineups for both teams.

WokingFormation 4-1-4-1

Boreham WoodFormation 4-2-3-1

Players to Watch

Key Players

Players who could have an important influence on the match.

Woking

Home team

Aiden O'BrienAM
Scored twice at Scunthorpe and supplies Woking's most immediate goal threat.
John MarquisST
Scored and assisted in the latest league win, bringing experience and link play.
Josh KellyRW
Scored both Woking goals in the recent FA Cup meeting with Boreham Wood.
Roy SylaDM
His work in front of the defence will be vital against Brunt's movement.

Boreham Wood

Away team

Zak BruntAM
Scored twice against Fylde and remains Boreham Wood's key creator and set-piece taker.
Jay BirdST
Marked his injury return with a goal against Fylde and offers pace through the middle.
Tarryn AllarakhiaLW
Created Golden's goal against Fylde and scored in the FA Cup win over Woking.
Chris BushCB
An experienced defensive leader and a major aerial target from Brunt's set pieces.
Matt RushST
Back from injury and capable of changing the game from the bench or in a starting role.

What the Numbers Tell Us

Data Insight

What the recent numbers suggest about the matchup.

Our Reading of the Data

The strongest pattern is Boreham Wood's attacking consistency. They have scored 32 goals across their last 10 competitive matches, averaging 3.20 per game, while conceding only eight. Their league record of 12 wins and two draws from 14 matches is the clearest evidence behind the away-win selection.

Goals are also a credible secondary angle. Woking have scored 23 and conceded 17 across their last 10 competitive fixtures, with over 2.5 goals landing in seven and both teams scoring in eight. Boreham Wood's last-10 competitive record has also produced over 2.5 goals in eight matches and BTTS in seven.

Woking's home league record is less convincing than Boreham Wood's away return. The hosts have taken eight points from seven home league games, whereas Boreham Wood are unbeaten in six league trips and have conceded just five goals on the road.

Final Verdict

Editorial

Our ConclusionWokingvsBoreham Wood

Boreham Wood have earned their position at the National League summit. They are scoring heavily, winning consistently away from home and have key players returning at the right time. Their busy schedule is a small concern, but Garrard's rotation has left him with enough fresh options.

Woking's attack has enough quality to make the scoreline interesting, especially after scoring twice in the cup tie, but their injury-hit defence faces a severe test. Boreham Wood to Win at 1.80 is the recommended selection, with a 1-3 correct score the FreeOddsTips call.