Ace Football previews the League One game between Leicester and Doncaster who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Leicester and Doncaster are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at King Power Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.
Leicester are placed 17th with nine points after eight matches. Doncaster occupy a position as 16th in the league on nine points.
Form: Leicester vs Doncaster
Leicester Form
They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Leicester beat Stockport County 3-4, followed by a 1-1 draw against Barnsley. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 1-3 defeat against Peterborough. Leicester only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored seven and conceded 11 goals.
Doncaster Form
Doncaster won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 1-0 against AFC Wimbledon, before beating Peterborough 0-2. Another win followed, this time by 1-0 against Burton. Doncaster won half their previous six away matches in the League One, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 goals whilst conceding seven.
Betting stats for Leicester and Doncaster
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Leicester and Doncaster. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 6 of the last 8 Leicester matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leicester matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Leicester home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leicester matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leicester home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Doncaster away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Doncaster away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Doncaster matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Doncaster matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Doncaster away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Leicester vs Doncaster
Alfie May shows decent form right now for Doncaster, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League One. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Leicester, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Emil Riis Jakobsen also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League One matches.
Popular markets: Leicester vs Doncaster
Full-time result
Leicester claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Doncaster won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Leicester have not lost to Doncaster in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Leicester scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Doncaster got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Doncaster managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Leicester have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Doncaster.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Leicester’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Doncaster’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.
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