Blackpool vs Northampton Town: Lineups, Odds & Predictions (16/11)

Blackpool welcome Northampton Town to the seaside as both teams continue their search for a run of consistency in League One.

Our Three Predictions For Blackpool vs Northampton Town

• Prediction 1 – Both Sides To Score – 33/50
• Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 16/25
• Prediction 3 – Result To End In A Draw – 3/1

Above are our expert selected odds from the best sports betting sites in the UK.

First Prediction For Blackpool vs Northampton Town – Both Sides To Score – 33/50

Their attacking records suggest that both sides are certainly capable of getting on the board this weekend. The Tangerines have an average of 1.5 goals scored and will have Kyle Joseph at their disposal, with the former Swansea City man scoring six times this season. Northampton’s record is slightly worse at an average of 1.29 goals per game but do have more of their attacking players back in action with Sam Hoskins returning to support Mitch Pinnock.

Second Prediction For Blackpool vs Northampton Town – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 16/25

Goals are very common occurrences in both of these side’s games. Blackpool have conceded two or more in three of their last five matches and across the League One season have let in an average of two. Northampton’s record stands slightly better at an average of 1.5 goals conceded, and only kept a clean sheet once in their last five, against Leicester City’s academy in the EFL Trophy. The Cobblers have brought Martyn Waghorn into the fold and the former Derby County man can surely contribute.

Third Prediction For Blackpool vs Northampton Town – Result To End In A Draw – 3/1

It feels like there is very little separating these two sides so a draw could be the likeliest of results. Northampton are coming into this clash in the midst of an injury crisis but still have some strong players to rely on when they travel to Bloomfield Road. Blackpool may be on slightly shaky ground with three results in their last five across all competitions seeing the club concede two or more. This one will be a battle of who can outscore the other but they look poised to draw.

Best Odds For Blackpool vs Northampton Town

Bookmaker	Blackpool	Draw	Northampton Town
Betarno	1/2	29/10	4/1
Gentleman Jim	1/2	31/10	9/2
Myriadplay	53/100	3/1	41/10

 

Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head

Both sides are on extremely inconsistent runs over their last five games in a schedule that has also included games in the FA Cup and in the EFL Trophy. Northampton’s FA Cup exploits are more well-known, having been victims of a giant killing when local rivals Kettering Town came from behind to win at Sixfields. Since then they handily beat Leicester City’s academy in the Trophy before returning to league action last weekend with a draw with title favourites Birmingham City, clinching a point at the death. They faced Burton Albion on Tuesday night, losing 5-2 but secured their place in the knockout stages.

Steve Bruce’s side have won once in their last five after a win over Gillingham which sealed their place in the FA Cup Second Round. Their 2-2 with Lancashire rivals Wigan Athletic saw a return to some competitiveness following that 5-1 humbling at the hands of Peterborough United. The Tangerines then drew with Liverpool’s academy in the EFL Trophy, and despite losing on penalties, sealed their ticket into the knockout phase. This weekend’s action was much less positive, receiving a 3-0 loss to Leyton Orient, leaving that blistering form that came with the appointment of Bruce firmly behind them. Midweek saw them face Harrogate Town where they drew 2-2, with a win on penalties sealing The Seasiders top spot in their group.

Last season’s games saw both sides share a win a piece in their away games. Matthew Pennington scored the only goal of the game at Northampton, whilst Cobblers star Sam Hoskins scored the winner at Bloomfield Road in their first encounter. Across the last seven matches, there have been no draws with Town taking three wins and Blackpool claiming four.

Where To Watch Blackpool vs Northampton Town

Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?

• Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire
• Date: November 16th, 2024

This game will not be shown on television, with kickoff at 3pm.

Probable Lineups For Blackpool vs Northampton Town

What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League One clash?

Predicted Blackpool Lineup

• Lineup: O’Donnell, Gabriel, Offiah, Casey, Coulson; Apter, Evans, Carey, Hamilton; Joseph, Rhodes
• Injured/Suspended: Baggott, Ballard (International Duty)
• Manager: Steve Bruce

Predicted Northampton Town Lineup

• Lineup: Burge, Guthrie, Eyoma, Hondermarck; Odimayo, Fox, Chouchane, Guinness-Walker; Pinnock, Waghorn, Hoskins
• Injured/Suspended: Magloire, Baldwin, Willis, McGowan, Koiki, Mbete, Brough, Lintott, Dibley-Dias, Fosu, Eaves, Morton, Wilson; McGeehan
• Manager: Jon Brady

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