Finished 1 1 Northampton - Stevenage England League 2 - Sixfields Stadium 
Prediction 1
Under 2.5 Goals
233/100 (2.33)
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Prediction 2
Draw
2/1 (3.00)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The derby of the round in League Two is scheduled for Saturday, April 1st, when Northampton will host Stevenage. If you want to know more about this match, keep reading for a detailed preview of the game, along with some free and reliable betting tips for it.
Top Predictions and Best Odds for Northampton vs Stevenage
Two of the top three teams are meeting on Saturday with Northampton trying to keep their unbeaten run going for another match.
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Under 2.5 Goals
Defending is the key to a team's success, just ask Northampton. The home side tightened up in the back line getting seven straight matches with fewer than three goals in the back of the net, and they went undefeated in all those games. Northampton has played 22 under two-and-a-half goals matches this season, and their goal average per game stands at 2.2 which is similar to the one from their opponent. The reason for this Northampton vs Stevenage prediction is even more clear when we look at the way the visiting side performed this season going 21 games with fewer than three goals scored through their matches. On the other hand, their last three h2h games ended with over 2.5 goals, and the first time they met this season Northampton won by a 3-2 score.
Draw
When two teams that are so close in the ranking meet like Northampton vs Stevenage, especially in the higher echelon of the league, it is always going to be tough scoring-wise. We are in the final stretch of the season, and mistakes of any kind can be costly. The feeling is that both sides would welcome a draw that would keep them in the race for direct promotion. Northampton has played 12 draw matches this season while Stevenage's number is at ten. They both had only one split game in their last five outings, and the last time they played a draw when facing each other was three years ago. Since then, the past three games had a winner with Northampton taking all three victories.
Current Market Odds and Stats for Northampton vs Stevenage prediction
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds for it, taken from some of the best UK bookies:
22/10/22 England League 2 England Stevenage Northampton 2 3 15/03/22 England League 2 England Stevenage Northampton 1 2 19/10/21 England League 2 England Northampton Stevenage 3 0 17/11/20 England EFL Trophy England Northampton Stevenage 0 0 01/01/20 England League 2 England Northampton Stevenage 1 0 08/05/23 England League 2 England Tranmere Northampton 0 1 W 29/04/23 England League 2 England Bradford Northampton 2 1 L 22/04/23 England League 2 England Harrogate Town Northampton 1 3 W 18/04/23 England League 2 England Sutton Utd Northampton 1 2 W 15/04/23 England League 2 England Carlisle Northampton 0 0 D 08/05/23 England League 2 England Barrow Stevenage 0 1 W 29/04/23 England League 2 England Grimsby Stevenage 0 2 W 25/04/23 England League 2 England Swindon Stevenage 0 1 W 22/04/23 England League 2 England Mansfield Stevenage 1 0 L 18/04/23 England League 2 England Doncaster Stevenage 0 1 W Head to Head
Last Five - Northampton
Last Five - Stevenage
This is how the bookmakers are valuing Northampton vs Stevenage odds this weekend:
Northampton odds: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
Draw odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
Stevenage odds: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
Another big derby match could go down to the wire, and two of the best teams are looking for some action to get them closer to promotion. The probability of a win goes to the home side, but the difference in odds is not that great, so whether you decide to pick this bet for your benefit, you might want to check all the available options, and plenty of those you can read about on our football betting tips page. Here are some of the possible outcomes: Draw at Halftime is priced at 1/1 (2.00) – 50% while looking at some goals options, Over 2.5 Goals gets you solid odds of 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%.
Team Information, Preview, and Northampton vs Stevenage Lineups
Northampton
The hosts have seen their form improve at the right time with seven matches in a row going undefeated, including three straight wins. Their home record is one of the best in the league and they will look to add a fourth win in as many games when they face a team that is just below them in the rankings. Northampton is looking to keep the momentum going and get another point or three to their advantage from the teams that are threatening a top-three position. The home side looks good in the health department.
Possible lineup: Burge, Lintott, McGowan, Guthrie, Haynes, Hondermarck, Sowerby, Leonard, Pinnock, Appere, Hoskins.
Stevenage
After three positive results in a row, Stevenage lost to Salford last week which disappointed their fans who thought the team could take the second spot in the rankings. It didn't happen, and the schedule keeps getting tougher. Stevenage doesn't have a great away record, they've accumulated five wins in 18 matches with nine draws and four losses. Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond is the only certain injury casualty.
Possible lineup: McCracken, Clark, Piergianni, Sweeney, Smith, Roberts, Gilbey, Reeves, Taylor, Reid, Norris.
Starting Lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to Watch: Sam Hoskins
We don't have to look further than Sam Hoskins to find our star of the match that will be played this weekend. The 30-year-old has been stunning the opposing defenses this season scoring 20 goals from his right-wing position on the field which is impressive enough. He is the second-best scorer in League Two.
Also, Hoskins added six assists to his record this season, which means that he can threaten Stevenage in more ways then one in their upcoming duel over the weekend.
Questions and Answers for Northampton vs Stevenage prediction
- When is the kick-off time? – 15:00 BST, 16:00 CET
- Where is the match venue? – The game will be hosted at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton
- What was the score the last time they met? – Northampton won 3-2
