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Ace Football previews the League Two round 8 match between Doncaster and Chesterfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Doncaster comes up against Chesterfield as of late.

Doncaster are number 6 in the table on 13 points after seven matches. Chesterfield rank as number 10 with nine points after seven matches played.

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Team form: Doncaster vs Chesterfield

Doncaster Form

Doncaster recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Gillingham 1-0. They were then defeated 2-0 against Harrogate Town, before drawing 1-1 against Milton Keynes Dons. Doncaster have been in potent form at Eco-Power Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six League Two matches here. They also hammered in 17 goals, while letting in nine as they also lost once.

Chesterfield Form

Chesterfield achieved a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, starting off beating Grimsby 2-1. A 1-0 defeat against Port Vale followed, before drawing with Cheltenham in a match resulting 1-1. Chesterfield only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 11 goals to seven.

Betting stats and facts for Doncaster and Chesterfield

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

  • In 8 of the last 10 Doncaster home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Doncaster have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 7 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Doncaster have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Chesterfield have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 11 of the last 13 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Chesterfield have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 6 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Doncaster vs Chesterfield

Billy Sharp is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Chesterfield look to James Berry, hoping he can add to his current total of four League Two goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Doncaster won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Chesterfield won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost seven in this run. Doncaster have not lost to Chesterfield in 9 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Doncaster scored first in six of their last ten home games. Chesterfield got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Doncaster managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Chesterfield performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. Doncaster have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Chesterfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Doncaster’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Chesterfield, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.

Recommended tip: Doncaster vs Chesterfield

To sum up, the upcoming match between Doncaster and Chesterfield seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

Doncaster vs Chesterfield: Who wins the game?

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