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League Two: Harrogate Town vs Swindon – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Harrogate Town and Swindon who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Harrogate Town enjoy home advantage, when visitors Swindon swing by on Sunday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

While Swindon are chasing the lead in the League Two after collecting 46 points in 24 rounds, Harrogate Town trail by 17 points after 24 rounds, leaving them as number 24 in the table.

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Form: Harrogate Town vs Swindon

Harrogate Town Form

In their last three matches, Harrogate Town lost 1-0 against Salford City, 1-0 against Accrington and 0-2 against Tranmere. Harrogate Town did not win any of their last six League Two matches at the EnviroVent Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of zero draws and four defeats, in which they conceded 13 and scored seven goals.

Swindon Form

Swindon won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 1-0 against Milton Keynes Dons, before beating Cheltenham 0-2. Another win followed, this time by 2-0 against Gillingham. Swindon won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting stats for Harrogate Town and Swindon

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Harrogate Town and Swindon. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Harrogate Town have lost the last 5 home matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Harrogate Town have lost 8 of the last 9 home matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Harrogate Town have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Harrogate Town have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • In 8 of the last 9 Harrogate Town matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Swindon matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Swindon matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Swindon away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Swindon away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Swindon have won 5 of the last 7 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals

Players on top: Harrogate Town vs Swindon

Aaron Drinan scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage 12 goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Swindon take aim at Harrogate Town. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Betting markets: Harrogate Town vs Swindon

Full-time result

Harrogate Town won three of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing seven times. Swindon won six of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and three defeats as well. Harrogate Town lost 4 matches on the bounce. Harrogate Town have not lost to Swindon in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Harrogate Town scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Swindon scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Harrogate Town have failed to score in 4 consecutive games. Swindon should be able to score at least once this coming Sunday as Harrogate Town failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Swindon managed six clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Harrogate Town have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Swindon.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Harrogate Town, who scored an average of 0.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Swindon’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Harrogate Town conceded a goal in their last 14 matches.