Barrow AFC face Doncaster Rovers in League Two in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Wednesday night.
League Two
Our 3 Predictions For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers
- 1st Prediction: Doncaster Rovers to win 69/50
- 2nd Prediction: Under 1.5 goals 197/100
- 3rd Prediction: Luke Molyneux to score at any time 3/1
1st Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers: Doncaster Rovers to win 69/50
Despite sitting 13 places above them in the league table with 15 more points, the bookmakers are offering relatively good odds on a Doncaster Rovers win. Grant McCann’s side have enjoyed a successful season to date and currently sit in third place in League Two in the midst of a race for automatic promotion. They are also in excellent form as they have won three of their last four league games and knocked Championship side Hull City out of the FA Cup despite the game being played away from home. The Rovers will therefore be full of confidence heading into Wednesday’s game and a Barrow side who are in indifferent form, having picked up five points in their last five games, should not have the confidence or quality to put an end to this run.
2nd Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers: Under 1.5 goals 197/100
Neither Barrow nor Doncaster have been particularly prolific in recent games, meaning that the game may only be decided by one goal. Both teams have scored six goals in their last five games in all competitions, an average of 1.2 goals per game, and Barrow’s attacking record overall is below average. The Bluebirds have scored just 27 league goals this season, an average of one goal per game, which gives them the 19th-best attack out of the 24 teams in League Two. They have also had the fourth-least big chances of any team in the league, meaning that their strikers are not getting many opportunities to test the opposition goalkeeper. This prediction may be more suitable for those who have confidence in Barrow’s relatively good record at home, which is the eighth-best in the fourth tier, as it allows for a one goal victory for either side.
3rd Prediction For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers: Luke Molyneux to score at any time 3/1
The form attacker heading into the game is 26-year-old Doncaster player Luke Molyneux and it would be wise to predict him to score at any time. The versatile attacking midfielder has scored twice in his last three games in all competitions to take his tally for the season to 10 goals, just two goals off the best goalscoring season of his career. His last two goals have been vitally important to Rovers’ success as they were the equaliser in the FA Cup upset against Hull and the only goal in a one-nil victory against Gillingham. Molyneux is an excellent attacking outlet from the wing as he has taken more shots than any other winger in the fourth tier and has more xG than 96% of League Two wingers. The former Sunderland youngster will certainly cause problems for Paul Farman in the Barrow goal.
Best Odds For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers
| Bookmaker | Barrow AFC | Draw | Doncaster Rovers |
| 10Bet | 15/8 | 21/10 | 29/20 |
| Cosmobet | 37/20 | 39/20 | 29/20 |
| Myriadplay | 46/25 | 41/20 | 69/50 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Barrow AFC come into the game sitting in 16th place in League Two. They are 13 points off the playoff places and 10 points off the relegation zone and could be set for a rather uneventful final third of the season in midtable. But, the recent appointment of the highly-rated Andy Whing could see the club look to make a late charge up the table and sneak into one of the final playoff positions. Whing won his first game in charge of the Bluebirds against playoff-chasing Grimsby Town by three goals to nil which would have reinvigorated fans and players alike. Doncaster Rovers are currently sitting in third place in League Two and look set to be in a battle for automatic promotion. They have lost just one of their last five league matches, picking up 10 points in the process, and Grant McCann will know that, if his side can keep up that level of form, they will achieve their goal of getting promoted to League One. The Rovers will also be buoyed by the fact that they have already beaten Barrow twice this season, once in the league and once in the FA Cup, without conceding a goal.
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Where To Watch Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: SO Legal Stadium, Barrow
- Date: January 29th 2025
- TV Channel: Sky Sports+
Probable Lineups For Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Barrow AFC Lineup:
- Lineup: P. Farman, L. Duru, T. Vassell, N. Canavan, K. Cameron, B. Jackson, M.J. Williams, R. Gotts, K. Spence, T. Smith, A. Pressley
- Suspended/injured: N/A
- Coach: Andy Whing
Doncaster Rovers Lineup
- Lineup: T. Sharman-Lowe, J. Sterry, J. Olowu, J. McGrath, J. Maxwell, O. Bailey, C. Crew, L. Molyneux, E. Ennis, J. Sbarra, J. Ironside
- Injured/Suspended: N/A
- Manager: Grant McCann
