The derby of the round in League Two is the Northampton vs Forest Green duel, so check our preview if you want to know more about this game and to get some free betting tips along the way.
Our favourite Northampton vs Forest Green betting tips and picks
If you are not sure what is the right bet for the Northampton vs Forest Green duel, check our predictions for this game:
Northampton and Forest Green to Draw
Northampton is third, Forest Green first in League Two at the moment and this will be a very exciting game. That being said, Forest Green is eleven points ahead of Northampton at the moment.
So, the guests should be the favourites, but this is a chance for Northampton to reduce that gap. With all that considered, a draw in this match sounds like the most reasonable outcome.
Northampton vs Forest Green to Draw at Half Time
Since we expect this match to end in a draw, we can also see the teams being tied at half time as well. After all, that is the most common half time score for games that end without a winner.
In addition to this, both Northampton and Forest Green drew at half time in 11 of their 23 games this season, or 48% of their matches in League Two so far.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
Both teams have scored in three of the last five head-to-head duels between Northampton and Forest Green, so we can see that happening on Saturday as well.
That being said, both teams have scored in just 43% of all Northampton matches in League Two this season, as well as 43% of all Forest Green games in the league until now.
Northampton vs Forest Green preview: The derby of the round
Northampton
Although they've lost their last two games in the league, Northampton won four straight games before that. Overall, it's been a good season for Northampton since the team is sitting in the third place right now and they are only two points away from Tranmere in second place and direct promotion to League One.
Forest Green
So far, so good for Forest Green. The team has dominated so far in League Two and they are first in the standings with 51 points from 23 games. That's impressive and they are nine points ahead from the nearest team, Tranmere, at the moment. In the last six games, they have four wins and two draws. So, it seems that Forest Green is on their way to League One, unless they mess things up badly.
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FAQ for Northampton vs Forest Green
- Who is hosting the game? Northampton is hosting the game at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton.
- What is the kickoff time? The kickoff time is 3 pm BST on Saturday, January 15th.
- What are the odds on each team? The odds on Northampton are 39/20 (2.95), on Forest Green 5/4 (2.25), and on a draw 11/5 (3.20).
