Brackley will take on Carlisle in the National League on Wednesday, 3 September, in a match between two teams that have started the season reasonably well.
The hosts are currently in tenth position after picking up eight points from their first five matches, while the visitors are in fifth position after picking up 11 points from six games.
As part of our selection of National League betting tips, check out our Brackley vs Carlisle prediction below.
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Brackley v Carlisle prediction: Carlisle to struggle on the road
Key Stats
- Brackley haven't conceded more than one goal in any of their last three matches.
- Both teams have scored in Brackley's last four league matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of Carlisle's last five league matches.
Correct score prediction: Brackley Town 2-1 Carlisle
Carlisle may have been playing two divisions higher than Brackley last season, but based on the evidence from the early season, there isn't an awful lot to separate them. In fact, Carlisle's poor performances on the road have nudged us towards a home win on Wednesday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tough to call
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Brackley vs Carlisle odds aren't the type of odds you'd expect to see for a match between a newly promoted team and a side that has only just been relegated. Ladbrokes clearly respect Brackley and have only made Carlisle the slight favourites, giving them a 44.5 chance of winning the match. Meanwhile, Carlisle have been given a 44.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Carlisle have spent much of their existence in the EFL, while Brackley have never been higher than the National League, so it shouldn't come as a shock to learn that this will be the first time in history that these two teams have played each other.
Brackley preview: Waldron pushing for a start
Brackley are unbeaten in their last three matches, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go into this one with an unchanged starting XI. One man who will feel he deserves a start is Danny Waldron, after he came off the bench to score against Scunthorpe last time out.
Predicted lineup: Maxted (GK), Morrison, Dean, Lilley, Lyttle, Byrne, Hobson, Haynes, Lowe, Roberts, Hall
Carlisle preview: Hughes faces his biggest test
Say what you like about Mark Hughes, but he hasn't shied away from dropping down the divisions to continue managing. The Welshman would consider promotion with Carlisle one of his finest accomplishments in what has been a decorated career.
Predicted lineup: Breeze(GK), Davies, Mugabi, Thomas, Harper, Macadam, Wearne, Ellis, Kelly, Armstrong, Linney
Player to watch: Regan Linney
Regan Linney has started the new season in fine form, scoring five goals in six league appearances for Carlisle. The highlight of that start was his hat-trick in the match against Braintree a couple of weeks ago. There is pressure on his shoulders after being tasked with scoring the goals to get Carlisle back into the EFL, but so far, so good.