Northampton vs Harrogate Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 22/04/2023

Northampton vs Harrogate Town Top Picks and Best Predictions

Northampton's fans are rejoicing as their team is about to be promoted into League One with only a small fraction of the points needed to finish the job.

Over 2.5 Goals

Both of these teams had plenty of over 2.5 goals matches this season with the visiting team having the second-most of those games on the record. Thus, it is not unreasonable for this Northampton vs Harrogate Town prediction to go the same route. Northampton had three out of their last five encounters with more than two goals in the back of the net while Harrogate's record is even more impressive with four straight matches going over the line. Interestingly, they only played against one another three times in the past and all games were on display in the last two years. Two of those contests ended with over 2.5 goals.

Northampton to Win

It is not a surprise for Northampton vs Harrogate Town match to see that the home team is the favorite and probable winner of the game. With 21 victories on record this season they are tied for the second-most wins in the league and thus it is logical to see them high in the rankings. Northampton could secure promotion with a win and with Stockport County and Carlisle possibly not win their respective matches this weekend. For Harrogate, on the other hand, there is a still small chance they could be relegated, but it doesn't look like the worst scenario will happen.

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Head to Head

28/02/23

England League 2 England

Harrogate Town

Northampton

1

1

10/12/22

England League 2 England

Harrogate Town

Northampton

0

0

18/04/22

England League 2 England

Northampton

Harrogate Town

3

0

11/12/21

England League 2 England

Harrogate Town

Northampton

1

2

Last Five - Northampton

12/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Reading

Northampton

0

0

D

05/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Peterborough

Northampton

0

4

W

01/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Rotherham

Northampton

2

0

L

29/03/25

England League 1 League 1

Cambridge Utd

Northampton

1

1

D

22/03/25

England League 1 League 1

Blackpool

Northampton

2

0

L

Last Five - Harrogate Town

12/04/25

England League 2 England

Grimsby

Harrogate Town

2

2

D

05/04/25

England League 2 England

AFC Wimbledon

Harrogate Town

1

0

L

01/04/25

England League 2 England

Tranmere

Harrogate Town

2

3

W

29/03/25

England League 2 England

Gillingham

Harrogate Town

1

1

D

22/03/25

England League 2 England

Chesterfield

Harrogate Town

0

0

D

Here is the way the bookmakers have set the Northampton vs Harrogate Town odds for the upcoming match:

Northampton odds: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%

Draw odds: 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%

Harrogate Town odds: 5/1 (5.00) – 20%

The home side is the expected winner in this match which comes as a little to no surprise. Northampton is the second-placed team in the league and the probability of their win goes just below the 60 percent mark. There is a plethora of options available for bettors regarding this pick, and you can choose some of them on our football betting tips today page. Here are some of the possible conclusions for this particular matchup: Sam Hoskins getting on the scoresheet Anytime is valued at 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4% and Northampton Win without BTTS will award you with odds up to 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%.

Northampton vs Harrogate Town Lineups, Team News, and Preview

Northampton

The home side's season is coming to a fruitful conclusion as they are on the verge of joining the ranks of teams in League One. They are second-placed at the moment with a five-point advantage over teams just below the third spot. The top three teams will move directly to the higher league and Northampton has done well to maintain continuity with their form and take points where they need to get them. They secured a couple of wins from their last three matches and with another victory they could take their deserved spot in the promotion cycle.

Possible lineup: Burge, Sowerby, Sherring, Norman, Hoskins, Leonard, Hondermarck, Haynes, Pinnock, Bowie, Appere.

Harrogate Town

The visitors don't have the same ambition or are finding themselves in a similar set of circumstances. Harrogate is focused on keeping its status in League Two and they are very close to securing that fact. The team has been undefeated in their last six matches which puts them in a superior position against their competitors and with the game in hand as well.

Possible lineup: Oxley, Foulds, Eastman, O'Connor, Sims, Pattison, Falkingham, Folarin, Olaigbe, Thomson, Armstrong.

Starting Lineups

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

Player to Watch: Sam Hoskins

The 30-year-old right-wing player has been pushing the envelope the entire season. Hoskins played in 38 league matches scoring 20 goals and delivering seven assists. He has been terrific for his team in getting them close to promotion.

England League 2

General Information about Northampton vs Harrogate Town prediction

• When is the match being played? – 15:00 BST, 16:00 CET
• How many goals did they score this season? – Northampton recorded 57 goals while Harrogate scored 52
• Where is the match venue? – Sixfields Stadium, Northampton