Ace Football previews the League One game between Luton and Stockport County who meet up this coming Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
As the early season favourites, Luton will look to justify their title credentials on Wednesday when they take on Stockport County for a round 4 match in the League One.
A look at the League One standings shows that two points and ten places currently separate the two teams.
Form: Luton vs Stockport County
Luton Form
A draw was the best Luton could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 2-2 draw against Notts Co., before getting trounced 2-0 against Chelsea. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Mansfield ran out 5-2 winners. Luton put four wins on the board in their previous six League One matches at the Kenilworth Road. They drew twice while losing none, scored 12 goals while conceding eight.
Stockport County Form
Two victories are what Stockport County have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Plymouth 1-3. This was followed by a 1-2 defeat against Blackpool, before winning again 5-1 against Wycombe. Stockport County came through their last six away games in the League One with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored 13 and conceded nine.
Betting stats and facts for Luton and Stockport County
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Luton and Stockport County played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Luton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Luton home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Luton have won 7 of the last 9 matches in the League One while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Luton home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Luton matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 5 Stockport County matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Stockport County matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Stockport County have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Stockport County matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Stockport County away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 3.5
In-form players: Luton vs Stockport County
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Kasey Palmer brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Luton will start him against Stockport County, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Kyle Wootton, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Luton vs Stockport County
Full-time result
Luton won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing two as well. Stockport County won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost two in this run. Stockport County did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Stockport County scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches. Luton have not lost to Stockport County in 13 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Luton scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Stockport County scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 9 consecutive home games Luton played. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Stockport County games. Luton managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Luton have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Stockport County.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Luton, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Stockport County, who managed to score 2.3 times in those matches. Luton’s last 4 matches had more than three goals. Stockport County scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.
