Crewe vs. Carlisle (Thursday, 7.00pm)
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High-flying Carlisle United will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories in League Two when they continue their campaign away to Crewe Alexandra on Thursday night.
The visitors are currently fourth in the table, boasting 36 points from their opening 22 matches of the campaign, while Crewe sit 17th, 10 points above the relegation zone at this stage of the season.
We say: Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Carlisle United
Carlisle will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories on Thursday, and we are backing the visitors to triumph here. Crewe have lost their last three during a disappointing run, and we are predicting a narrow defeat for the home side in this contest.
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Barrow vs. Tranmere (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Barrow will look to get back to winning ways in League Two when they take on Tranmere Rovers at the SO Legal Stadium on Thursday.
The hosts enter the fray following a draw away to Salford City, while the visitors travel to Cumbria off the back of a victory over Doncaster Rovers on Boxing Day.
We say: Barrow 1-0 Tranmere Rovers
In a match with permutations regarding the playoff positions, we expect both sides to fight it out in a game that could go right to the wire.
On this occasion, Barrow will prevail and claim a vital three points to keep their positive campaign on the right track.
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Bradford vs. Harrogate (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Faltering Bradford City will be looking to get back on track when they take on Harrogate Town at The University of Bradford Stadium on Thursday.
Under the leadership of veteran managerial figure Mark Hughes, The Bantams sit only two points outside of the heavily-contested League Two playoff positions.
Meanwhile, Simon Weaver's improving Sulphurites have moved seven points above the National League trapdoor.
We say: Bradford City 3-2 Harrogate Town
Despite a decline in their form at the wrong time, Bradford City can still rely on the attacking exploits of the second-leading goalscorer in League Two this season in the form of Andy Cook.
Considering this, The Bantams should have enough to secure a narrow victory over an improving Harrogate Town side in a tightly-contested affair at The University of Bradford Stadium.
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Colchester vs. AFC Wimbledon (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Relegation-threatened Colchester United play host to playoff candidates AFC Wimbledon at the JobServe Community Stadium in League Two on Thursday.
Matt Bloomfield's side are two points above the National League trapdoor, while at the other end of the table, The Dons sit just outside the playoff positions.
We say: Colchester United 1-2 AFC Wimbledon
At the risk of plying their trade outside of the Football League for the first time since 1992, former Colchester City player Johnnie Jackson could once again return to haunt his former employers, as Wimbledon take another step towards an immediate return to League One.
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Grimsby Town vs. Salford City (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Grimsby Town will look to get back to winning ways in League Two on Thursday when they take on Salford City at Blundell Park.
The hosts arrive into this one off the back of a defeat to Harrogate, while the visitors enter the fray following a draw with Barrow.
We say: Grimsby Town 1-1 Salford City
In a match with permutations at both ends of the table, we expect both sides to create plenty of chances in what will be a tight affair.
This will be reflected in the scoreline, as Grimsby and Salford will prove inseparable and will come out of the match with a point apiece.
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Hartlepool vs. Mansfield (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Opposite ends of League Two meet on Thursday as relegation-threatened Hartlepool United take on promotion candidates Mansfield Town at the Suit Direct Stadium.
Keith Curle's side sit three points above the National League trapdoor, while The Stags are currently submerged within the League Two playoff positions.
We say: Hartlepool United 1-2 Mansfield Town
With Hartlepool United sitting precariously above the League Two relegation zone, despite looking like an improved side in recent weeks, promotion-aspiring Mansfield Town should prevail from the match at the Suit Direct Stadium with all three points.
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Northampton vs. Swindon (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Northampton Town and Swindon Town wrap up the year with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash in the English League Two at the Sixfields Stadium on Thursday.
The home side, who are unbeaten in each of their last five league outings, will be looking to strengthen their position in the upper echelons of the table, while the Robins set out to pick up successive away wins for the first time since September.
We say: Northampton Town 2-1 Swindon Town
Northampton Town and Swindon have enjoyed a solid first half of the season and will be looking to close out the year on a high. However, the Cobblers head into the midweek matchup as the more in-form side and we are backing them to maintain their impressive run by claiming a slender victory in front of their home fans.
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Sutton vs. Gillingham (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Gillingham will be looking to get themselves off the foot of the League Two table when they make the journey to Borough Sports Ground to face Sutton United on Thursday night.
The hosts are currently midtable, and head into the game on the back of a victory on Boxing Day.
We say: Sutton United 2-0 Gillingham
Gillingham will take some confidence into this game considering they won the reverse fixture earlier this season, but this is still going to be a tough test.
The visitors have not gained three points on the road yet in the 2022-23 campaign, and that is unlikely to change on Thursday.
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Walsall vs. Stockport (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Two teams currently in the mix for a League Two playoff place will meet on Thursday for their final games of 2022 when Walsall hosts Stockport County.
The home side are currently enjoying a nine-match unbeaten streak heading into this game, while the visitors will also be confident after four matches without a loss.
We say: Walsall 1-1 Stockport County
Both teams come into this game with respective undefeated streaks and each will be hoping to wrap up 2022 in that manner.
Because of that, and how close things are between them in the table this could be just like their previous meeting and result in a draw.
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Doncaster vs. Rochdale (Thursday, 7.45pm)
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Doncaster Rovers will look to end their four-match losing streak on Thursday night when they host Rochdale in their final match of 2022.
However, the fixture is just as crucial to the visitors due to the fact they are currently in the League Two relegation zone.
We say: Doncaster Rovers 2-1 Rochdale
Rochdale are a team in the need of points right now considering the fact they are in the relegation zone, and with Doncaster's current poor form this could be an ideal game.
However, with Rovers having the home advantage, this could end up being another difficult fixture for the visitors.
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