Peterborough United - Northampton Town predictions and free betting tips [05/03/2024]

On March 5 in League 1, the third-tier division of English football, Peterborough United will take on Northampton Town at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Peterborough United

Last season, Peterborough showed standout performances. They finished in 6th place in the league and had the chance to partake in the play-offs to progress to the Championship. In the semi-finals, they played against Sheffield Wednesday, winning the first leg (4:0), but in the second leg, Sheffield made a stunning comeback by winning in extra time with a scoreline of (6:1).

This season, Peterborough continues to vie for promotion to the Championship, sitting 5th in the table. In the 30th round, they suffered a defeat to Exeter (1:2). The next round saw the lads lose their 3rd consecutive match to Wycombe (2:5). This was followed by another loss at the hands of Blackpool (1:2). However, they collected a win on the road against Cambridge (1:0), and in their latest match, they secured victory over Exeter City (2:1).

Northampton Town

In recent years, Northampton has been competing in the 3rd and 4th tiers of English football. The team could be described as a mid-table side in these competitions as they have not held high positions in League 1 for a while. The squad finished 3rd in League 2 last year and earned a promotion.

Currently, they hold the 12th spot in the league. In the 31st round, the team lost to Leyton (3:4). However, they bounced back by beating Bristol Rovers (3:1). A draw with Oxford (2:2) followed this victory. In the next round, they were victorious against Burton Albion (2:0). Their most recent match resulted in a draw against Charlton (1:1).

Head to Head

The last face-off between Peterborough and Northampton took place on 19 August 2023. That game ended with a (1:0) win for Northampton.

Prediction

Currently, Peterborough has resumed their unbeaten streak, which now stands at 2 matches. They're proving a formidable opponent at home this season; therefore, I'd suggest a bet on the host's victory. Northampton, for now, continues to show inconsistency, dropping points in crucial clashes.

Total Prediction

I believe both teams can put on a show of fruitful football in this showdown; hence, I'd suggest a bet on total over 2.5.