League One stats and tips
Barnsley v Northampton - Win / Draw / Win - home win
If you're looking for a good, simple bet today, many of KickOff's tipsters would be pointing you towards a home win as Barnsley and Northampton Town clash in League One on Saturday. A total of 12 have saved that bet on the site, with best odds of 1.44 enough to make them believe they can turn a profit.
Derby v Carlisle - Half Time / Full Time - home / home
KickOff's tipsters are predicting this will be a tough lunch time for Paul Simpson, as his Carlisle United faces Derby County. 5 League One bettors have bet on the home side to hold the advantage at both the break and the final whistle. With best odds available at 1.73, it's plain to see [why / why they might / why they'd be tempted.
Exeter v Oxford Utd - Double Chance - home win or draw
We all dream of our club suddenly becoming invincible, and for some fans that dream comes true. It has been weeks since Exeter City’s merry supporters watched their team lose in League One. G. Caldwell’s squad is now unbeaten in 9 games, and he will be full of belief that they can extend that run against Oxford United at St James Park on Saturday lunch time. Top odds of 2.20 are available to back Exeter City to avoid defeat yet again.
Fleetwood v Burton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Burton Albion's recent League One matches have been brimming with goalmouth action. Every one of their last 5 have had over 2.5 goals, and Saturday against Fleetwood Town should provide more of the same. Here's hoping that M. Paterson and C. Adam send their lads out to attack.
Lincoln v Portsmouth - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
5 of KickOff's members think this fixture between Lincoln City and Portsmouth will feature 2 goals at least. It may not be a classic, but there should be enough to keep both the Sincil Bank die-hardsentertained
Peterborough v Bolton - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
5 of KickOff's members think this encounter between Peterborough United and Bolton Wanderers will produce a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be one for the ages, but there should be plenty to keep both the ABAX Stadium crowdentertained
Port Vale v Cambridge - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
8 of KickOff's bettors think this encounter between Port Vale and Cambridge United will produce a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be a classic, but there should be more than enough to keep both the Vale Park die-hardsentertained
Reading v Blackpool - Half Time / Full Time - away / away
Anyone looking to bet on the half time/full time market will be keeping their eye on Blackpool. Neil Critchley's side has been remarkably dominant in recent League One matches, leading at HT in each of their last 4 and going on to win them all at full time. Reading on Saturday lunch time could well be more of the same.
Shrewsbury v L Orient - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Leyton Orient have enjoyed success against Shrewsbury Town in the League One in recent years, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. Paul Hurst will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while Richard Wellens will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.
Stevenage v Cheltenham - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Cheltenham Town's dedicated fans have now had to wait 14 matches to see their club serve one up. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will that much-needed goal-fest finally come around on Saturday lunch time, as they face Steve Evans's Stevenage at Lamex Stadium? With odds of 1.08 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookmakers clearly have their doubts.
Wigan v Bristol R - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Wigan Athletic's long-suffering followers have now had to wait 9 games to see their team take part in one. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. Will the run be broken on Saturday lunch time, as they face Matt Taylor's Bristol Rovers at DW Stadium? With odds of 1.12 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookies are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.
Wycombe v Charlton - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
7 of our bettors think this match between Wycombe Wanderers and Charlton Athletic will feature a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be a classic, but there should be enough to keep both the Adams Park faithfulhappy