League One: Stockport County vs Blackpool – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 2 match between Stockport County and Blackpool and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Blackpool head over to the Edgeley Park on Saturday to face title favourites Stockport County in a round 2 match in the League One.

Stockport County got what they hoped for in their first match of the season, as they came through the premiere in flying colours with three points.

Team form: Stockport County vs Blackpool

Stockport County Form

In their last three matches, Stockport County lost 4-1 against Bolton, drew 1-1 against Doncaster, before winning 1-3 against Plymouth. Stockport County won four of their past six matches on home soil in the League One, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored 17 goals and conceded four times.

Blackpool Form

Blackpool look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining two victories and a draw. They ran out 0-1 and 1-3 winners against Reading and Grimsby, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Wycombe, as the match resulted in a 1-1 draw. Blackpool won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and four scored.

Betting facts for Stockport County and Blackpool

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

In-form players: Stockport County vs Blackpool

Kyle Wootton is the most prolific League One marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Blackpool look to Dale Taylor, hoping he can add to his current total of two League One goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Stockport County vs Blackpool

Full-time result

Stockport County claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Blackpool won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing four in this series of matches. Blackpool didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. Stockport County have beaten Blackpool in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Stockport County scored first in six of their last ten home games. Blackpool got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Stockport County managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Blackpool performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. Stockport County have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Blackpool.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stockport County, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Blackpool, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.