League One: Northampton vs Bristol Rovers – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Northampton and Bristol Rovers who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Northampton and Bristol Rovers are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Sixfields Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Team form: Northampton vs Bristol Rovers

Northampton Form

In their last three matches, Northampton beat Huddersfield by 3-2 and Mansfield by 0-1, before losing against Wrexham by 0-2. Northampton claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew one and lost three, scored five goals and conceded 11.

Bristol Rovers Form

Bristol Rovers have a win and a draw to show from their last three matches. They first finished even in a 1-1 draw with Stockport County, before they won a game against Burton with a 3-1 scoreline. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Wycombe. Bristol Rovers only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 12 goals to two.

Betting stats and facts for Northampton and Bristol Rovers

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 Northampton and Bristol Rovers played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Northampton vs Bristol Rovers

Look no further than Liam Shaw, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Northampton in the League One, while Isaac Hutchinson managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Bristol Rovers in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular betting markets: Northampton vs Bristol Rovers

Full-time result

Northampton claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Bristol Rovers won one, drew one and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Bristol Rovers conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Northampton only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Curiously, Bristol Rovers only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Bristol Rovers managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Northampton were first on target in three of their last 10 outings. Bristol Rovers have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Northampton when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Northampton, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Bristol Rovers, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Bristol Rovers conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.