Pools won promotion back to the Football League last summer and are looking to build on that momentum by retaining their league status under new boss Graeme Lee.
Ahead of the weekend fixtures, we take a look at what the ‘experts’ are predicting for the rest of the season.
Here’s how the final league table will look if the ‘supercomputer’ predicts correctly.
Here’s how the final league table will look if the ‘supercomputer’ predicts correctly.
5. Port Vale - 71pts, +15 GD
Port Vale, currently on 35 points, are expected to double that tally and finish sixth in the table. They are given a 32 per cent chance of making the play-offs and a 25 per cent chance of making it to League One. Photo: Cameron Smith
6. Sutton United - 71pts, +9 GD
The Londoners will end their season with a play-off spot on 71 points. But they will have to get the better of Port Vale in they are to make it to the final. They have a 33 per cent chance of getting promoted. Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. Mansfield Town - 71pts, +6GD
The form team of League Two are backed to hold on to seventh spot in the table. Nigel Clough's boys are given a 32 per cent chance of making the play-offs and a 22 per cent chance of promotion. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Exeter City - 70pts, +13 GD
Exeter City are used to play-off failure, but this year they aren't going to make them. Supercomputer says they will finish one point behind Mansfield Town in eight. They have a 31 per cent chance of making the top seven. Photo: Pete Norton