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Ace Football previews the League One round 45 match between Northampton and Exeter and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Round 45 of the League One serves up an encounter between Northampton and Exeter taking place at Sixfields Stadium this coming Saturday.

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Form: Northampton vs Exeter

Northampton Form

Northampton hope to get back to winning ways after first beating Port Vale by 2-0, before winning 2-0 against Carlisle. The streak ended in a recent 2-0 defeat against Fleetwood. Northampton claimed four wins in their last six League One matches at the Sixfields Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded three and scored nine goals.

Exeter Form

Exeter look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Stevenage by 1-0, before drawing 2-2 with Leyton Orient. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Port Vale by a 2-4 scoreline. Exeter managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for Northampton and Exeter

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Northampton and Exeter. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 14 of the last 15 Northampton home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 15 Northampton home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Northampton have won the last 3 home matches in a row without conceding a goal
  • Northampton have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the League One without conceding a goal
  • In 10 of the last 11 Northampton matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Exeter have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
  • Exeter have scored in the last 10 matches in a row in the League One
  • Exeter have conceded in 16 of the last 18 away matches in the League One
  • In 7 of the last 8 Exeter away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Exeter away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players in form: Northampton vs Exeter

Having scored just once lately in the League One, Sam Hoskins will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Exeter hope Reece Cole can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three League One goals in his last six League One games.

Betting markets: Northampton vs Exeter

Full-time result

Northampton claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Exeter won six of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost three of the games in this run. Exeter are on a great streak of 8 matches without losing. Northampton have not lost to Exeter in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Northampton scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Exeter scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Northampton have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Northampton managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Northampton have scored in 9 consecutive league meetings with Exeter.

Total goals

Northampton saw over 2.5 goals in one of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Exeter, who scored 1.8 times on average in these matches. Exeter scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.

Suggested bet: Northampton vs Exeter

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Northampton and Exeter seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

Northampton vs Exeter: Who wins the game?

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