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League Two: Doncaster vs Carlisle – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two game between Doncaster and Carlisle who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Carlisle come to Eco-Power Stadium for the League Two match on Saturday, Doncaster will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Doncaster approach the next League Two round as number 5 in the table, having claimed 63 points this season so far. With 37 games behind them, Carlisle amassed 31 points, placing them as number 23 before their next fixture.

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Form: Doncaster vs Carlisle

Doncaster Form

Doncaster claimed two draws in their previous three matches, where they lost 1-0 against Bromley. Afterwards, they recorded a 2-2 draw with Swindon, before also drawing 1-1 with Crewe. Doncaster claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored ten and conceded seven goals.

Carlisle Form

In their last three matches, Carlisle lost 1-2 against AFC Wimbledon, won 2-1 against Bromley, and drew 2-2 with Milton Keynes Dons. Carlisle won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and four scored.

Betting stats for Doncaster and Carlisle

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Doncaster and Carlisle. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 8 of the last 9 Doncaster home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Doncaster home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Doncaster home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Doncaster matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 24 of the last 26 Carlisle matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 22 of the last 24 Carlisle matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Carlisle away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Carlisle away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Carlisle away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5

Players in form: Doncaster vs Carlisle

Robert Street has four strikes in six League Two matches for Doncaster, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Carlisle. The visitors are looking to Matthew Dennis, who has provided his team with three League Two goals.

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Full-time result

Doncaster claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Carlisle won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away. Doncaster have not lost to Carlisle in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Doncaster scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Carlisle got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Carlisle should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Doncaster only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Carlisle claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Doncaster have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Carlisle.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Doncaster, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Carlisle, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.

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