Ace Football previews the League One game between Stevenage and Exeter who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Stevenage are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 9 of the League One this coming Saturday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Exeter, whom they welcome on home soil at Lamex Stadium.
Placed fourth in the table Stevenage have amassed 16 points after seven matches. On nine points, Exeter rank 16th with seven matches played this season.
Form: Stevenage vs Exeter
Stevenage Form
In their last three matches, Stevenage lost 1-0 against Huddersfield, won 1-0 against Wycombe, before drawing 1-1 against Mansfield. Stevenage won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the League One, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored six and conceded five goals.
Exeter Form
In their last three matches, Exeter won 3-0 win against Peterborough, lost 1-0 against Rotherham and lost 0-2 against Port Vale. Exeter claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League One. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by ten goals to two.
Betting facts for Stevenage and Exeter
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 Stevenage and Exeter played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 11 Stevenage matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Stevenage matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Stevenage home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Stevenage home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Stevenage have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 26 of the last 28 Exeter away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Exeter away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Exeter have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Exeter have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 11 Exeter matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Stevenage vs Exeter
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jamie Reid brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Stevenage will start him against Exeter, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Josh Magennis, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: Stevenage vs Exeter
Full-time result
Stevenage won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing four as well. Exeter won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost six in this run. Stevenage have not lost to Exeter in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Stevenage scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, Exeter only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Stevenage have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Stevenage managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Stevenage and Exeter when playing at Lamex Stadium.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Stevenage’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Exeter, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.