Harrogate Town vs Blackpool prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 12, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Harrogate Town
Blackpool
On Tuesday, November 12, in the third round of the EFL Trophy group stage, Harrogate Town will host Blackpool, with the game kicking off at 20:00 CET. Here’s an analysis and prediction focusing on the number of goals in this match.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Only one of Harrogate Town’s last eight matches saw over 2.5 goals.
- Blackpool has failed to score in its last two games.
- Harrogate has won two of its last five home matches.
- These teams have only met once before – in the FA Cup’s Second Round, where Blackpool won 4-0.
Match Preview
Harrogate, currently at the bottom of the group with two points, still has a chance to qualify for the Round of 16 but must win to advance. In the previous EFL Trophy round, Harrogate managed an unexpected draw against Liverpool U-21, later winning in a penalty shootout.
Blackpool, with four points and in second place, only needs a draw to advance. Earlier, they lost to Liverpool U-21 in a penalty shootout but convincingly defeated Crewe Alexandra 4-1.
In League One, Blackpool has been struggling, failing to win in six consecutive matches and earning only one point in their last five games. In their most recent league match, they suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Leyton Orient after drawing 2-2 with Wigan.
Harrogate is also having a tough season in League Two. They sit 20th with 15 points, just four points above the relegation zone. Despite losing their last three league games, they managed a surprising FA Cup victory over League One contenders Wrexham (1-0). However, they followed that with a 2-1 loss to Morecambe in their latest outing.
Probable Lineups
- Harrogate Town: Belshaw, O'Connor, Foulds, Asare, Moon, Dooley, Duke-McKenna, Cornelius, Taylor, Muldoon, March
- Blackpool: Tyrer, Pennington, Thompson, Ashworth, Baggott, Finnegan, Upton, Knight, Rhodes, Fletcher, Beesley
Harrogate Town vs Blackpool prediction
Both teams are struggling offensively and are in poor form, which suggests a low-scoring match. My prediction is under 2.5 goals.
