Northampton Town faces off promotion chasing Derby County
Northampton Town vs Derby County - 23/03/2024
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While Northampton finds themselves comfortably nestled in the middle of the table, Derby County leads the charge in their quest to reclaim a spot in the Championship, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between these two determined sides.
In an electrifying showdown this Saturday, Northampton Town prepares to take on Derby County in a highly anticipated League One clash.
In England's League One, Northampton Town finds themselves comfortably positioned in the middle of the table. However, their upcoming match against Derby County presents an opportunity to upset the league leaders and potentially climb higher.
Northampton Town's recent form has been steady, with a mix of just 1 win in their last six matches. They have lost their last two games against Blackpool and Wycombe Wanderers and will be determined to turn things around.
So far this season, Northampton Town has scored 50 goals while conceding 60, indicating a bad perfromance in the defensive line. On average, Northampton Town have allowed 1.54 goals in their most recent games in League One.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Northampton Town has historically still looking for a win against Derby County in their last 3 meetings.
As for injured players, Northampton Town is currently managing concerns over the fitness of defender Liam Moore, who may be sidelined for the upcoming match.
Leading the charge in their quest to return to the Championship, Derby County enters the fray with determination and ambition. Sitting second in the League One standings, Derby County aims to maintain their momentum and secure another crucial victory against Northampton Town.
Derby County's recent results have been impressive, with a string of wins highlighting their dominance on the field. The Rams have won their last 4 games and one of them was a crucial win against opponents for promotion Bolton Wanderers with a single-goal victory.
This season, Derby County has showcased their solid defensive record, conceding only 34 goals. Derby County haven't lost in 21 of their last 25 games in League One
We might see some goals here as the previous two meetings produced over 2.5 goals between Northamtpon Town and Derby County.
Paul Warne have some concerns in his squad as Dwight Gayle is a major doubt while Max Bird, Tyrese Fornah, James Collins, Ryan Nyambe, Tyreece John-Jules and Jake Rooney are all unavailable for selection.
Prediction from Forebet
Forebet.com predicts a closely contested match between Northampton Town and Derby County, with both teams showcasing their strengths on the field. However, they forecast Derby County to edge out Northampton Town with a narrow victory, reflecting the current form and standings of the two teams.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
L1
182459
2
1 - 2
2.67
8°
1.73
4.50
3.80
1.73
no
no
no
1 - 0(1 - 0)
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