Stockport vs Salford Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 20/05/2023

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Stockport - Salford City

England League 2 - Edgeley Park

2nd Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Predictions and Best Odds for Stockport vs Salford

The battle for the final at Wembley is upon us with Salford traveling to Stockport as a slight favorite with a one-goal advantage from the first leg of this promotion semifinal clash.

Stockport to Win

Stockport failed to score in the first leg of this semifinal duel against Salford, but there is still a good chance that the team can find a way to get themselves into the final. Interestingly, in the two games these teams faced each other during the regular season, Stockport won the away game while drawing at home. For this Stockport vs Salford prediction, it is essential for the hosts to get the job done or otherwise they are going to be eliminated. Stockport's home form during the season is a good reason why the team and its fans will feel that they can overturn the deficit from the first leg and qualify for the final match. Stockport lost only three games at home in 23 games this season at their home stadium with eleven draws in between.

Under 2.5 Goals

The first Stockport vs Salford match was a good sign of the way this duel will be played out over two legs. Even in their previous couple of matches during the first part of the season, both games went under the two-and-a-half goals line. The first match of this semifinal series ended with only a single goal as the difference. During the preliminary stage of the year, both teams had more ‘under' games than the other way around, and in this instance, with so much at stake, it is highly unlikely that we will see an abundance of goals. In a certain way, the counterargument for this pick is the fact that Salford is the best ‘over' team when playing away from home.

Latest Odds and Statistics for Stockport vs Salford prediction

These are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

14/03/24

England League 2 England

Salford City

Stockport

2

2

28/11/23

England League 2 England

Stockport

Salford City

0

0

10/10/23

England EFL Trophy England

Salford City

Stockport

1

3

13/05/23

England League 2 England

Salford City

Stockport

1

0

31/03/23

England League 2 England

Stockport

Salford City

1

1

Last Five - Stockport

12/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Rotherham

Stockport

1

3

W

05/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Exeter

Stockport

0

2

W

01/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Stevenage

Stockport

0

3

W

29/03/25

England League 1 League 1

Burton Albion

Stockport

1

2

W

22/03/25

England League 1 League 1

Wrexham

Stockport

1

0

L

Last Five - Salford City

11/04/25

England League 2 England

Notts County

Salford City

1

3

W

05/04/25

England League 2 England

Gillingham

Salford City

2

2

D

01/04/25

England League 2 England

Barrow

Salford City

1

1

D

29/03/25

England League 2 England

Bromley

Salford City

2

3

W

15/03/25

England League 2 England

Grimsby

Salford City

0

1

W

This is how the bookies view Stockport vs Salford odds:

Stockport odds: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%

Draw odds: 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%

Salford odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%

The odds are set and the bookmakers believe that Stockport is the expected winner with the probability rate at almost 60 percent. Salford seems to be a big underdog in this duel, but with their win in the first leg, the visiting team will feel positive coming into this vital match. If you are undecided about how you wish to invest your money, feel free to visit our football betting tips page for some suggestions. These are a few of the options at your disposal: A Goalless First-Half is valued at 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7% while Stockport winning the match without BTTS, the odds are set at 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%.

Stockport vs Salford Lineups, Preview, and Team Information

Stockport

The home team in this leg was the better side during the regular season, they were as close as it is possible to directly qualify for promotion into League One, but eventually failed. Their advantage in this semifinal is that they are the home team in the return leg.

Possible lineup: Hinchliffe, Knoyle, Wright, Horsfall, Byrne, Hussey, Lemonheigh-Evans, Camps, Croasdale, Hippolyte, Stretton.

Salford

With their stunning ascension through the lower ranks of football, Salford is on the verge of making into the final of this promotion battle. As the team dreams about playing in League One next season, they are very well aware that the job is not done by a long shot.

Possible lineup: Cairns, Touray, Mariappa, Vassell, Shephard, Mallan, Watt, McAleny, Hendry, Bolton, Smith.

Player to Watch: Kyle Wootton

The leading scorer this season for Stockport, Kyle Wootton failed to get on the scoresheet in the first leg of this semifinal clash, but his 14 goals and four assists this season are a good reason that he can be the key man for this team in the return match.

Starting lineups

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

Facts and Key Notes for Stockport vs Salford prediction

• When is the match being played? – Saturday, May 20th at 12:30 BST, 13:30 CET
• Who will host the game? – Stockport will be the home team at Edgeley Park Stadium
• Where can you watch the match? – British audience can tune into Sky Sports Football for the game