Ace Football previews the League Two round 23 match between Fleetwood and Harrogate Town and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Both Fleetwood and Harrogate Town need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
Fleetwood approach the next League Two round as number 16 in the table, having claimed 26 points this season so far. With 20 games behind them, Harrogate Town amassed 21 points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.
Form: Fleetwood vs Harrogate Town
Fleetwood Form
Fleetwood hope for some consistency, as their fans saw their team win, lose and draw in their last three matches. A close game with Accrington resulted in a 1-1 draw, followed by a 2-0 defeat against Barrow, before beating Chesterfield by 2-0. Fleetwood claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew three and lost one, scored eight goals and conceded seven.
Harrogate Town Form
Harrogate Town lost their previous three matches by 2-1 against Tranmere, 0-2 against Walsall and 2-1 against Grimsby. Harrogate Town claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by nine goals to five.
Betting stats for Fleetwood and Harrogate Town
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Fleetwood and Harrogate Town. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 5 of the last 7 Fleetwood home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Fleetwood matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Fleetwood home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Fleetwood home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Fleetwood home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 12 Harrogate Town matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 Harrogate Town away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 16 Harrogate Town matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Harrogate Town away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Harrogate Town have lost 7 of the last 9 matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
Players in form: Fleetwood vs Harrogate Town
Matthew Virtue has been great for Fleetwood lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Harrogate Town are optimistic that Anthony O’Connor doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Fleetwood vs Harrogate Town
Full-time result
Fleetwood claimed three wins, drew five and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Harrogate Town won one, drew two and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Harrogate Town lost their last 5 matches.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Fleetwood only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Harrogate Town scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Fleetwood managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Fleetwood have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Harrogate Town.
Total goals
Fleetwood saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Harrogate Town, who scored one time on average in these matches. Harrogate Town conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.