The National League serves up a festive relegation six-pointer as 18th-placed Sutton United host 22nd-placed Aldershot Town on Boxing Day. On paper, this is a clash between two struggling sides, but dig into the recent data and a clear pattern emerges: goals, and lots of them, especially when Sutton are involved. Sutton's form is a tale of two stories. Over their last ten games across all competitions, they boast a respectable record of six wins, two draws, and two losses, averaging a healthy 2.20 goals per game. However, their recent results tell a more concerning story. Consecutive 4-1 defeats to Solihull Moors and Walton & Hersham have halted their momentum, exposing defensive frailties. Crucially, their strong overall form was built on victories against lower-ranked opposition like Gateshead, Truro City, and Morecambe. At home, the story is one of attacking potency mixed with defensive generosity. They've won 83% of their last six home games, scoring 2.5 goals per game on average, but they've kept just one clean sheet in their last ten outings. The stats scream vulnerability; both teams have scored in a staggering 90% of Sutton's last ten matches. Aldershot Town arrive with a less impressive recent ledger of three wins, one draw, and six losses from ten. Their away form is particularly poor, with just one win in their last five on the road, scoring a meagre 0.80 goals per game away from home. Yet, a closer look at their defeats reveals they've largely been competitive against the league's elite, falling to sides like York (5-1), Rochdale (1-0), and Boreham Wood (1-0). Their recent 2-0 win at Boston United shows they can pick up points against fellow strugglers. Like their hosts, they struggle to keep the back door shut, conceding 1.80 goals per away game. The head-to-head history firmly supports the goals narrative. In the last eight meetings between these sides, both teams have found the net in seven of them. The last two encounters, both in 2025, ended 1-1 draws, highlighting how closely matched they can be. With an average of over 2.5 total goals in their historical clashes, the stage is set for an open game. **Key Points:** * Sutton United have seen Both Teams To Score land in 9 of their last 10 matches (90%). * Aldershot Town have conceded in 8 of their last 10 games and scored in 6 of them. * The last two head-to-head meetings have finished 1-1, with BTTS landing in 7 of the last 8 clashes. * Sutton averages 2.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game at home. * Aldershot averages 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game on the road. **Summary & Betting Verdict:** This is a classic relegation scrap where both teams will see this as a must-not-lose, but more importantly, a must-win game. That should lead to an open, frantic affair. Sutton's incredible run of games where both teams score is the most compelling statistic on the board. Coupled with Aldershot's ability to net against teams outside the top six and the historical trend in this fixture, all signs point to goals at both ends. The market odds of 1.44 for Both Teams To Score - Yes offer solid value against a probability we assess as significantly higher. While a Sutton home win is plausible, the defensive records make backing goals the smarter, more data-driven play. **Recommended Bet: Both Teams To Score - Yes**