With only a few football matches scheduled on October 8, attention shifts to the Football League Trophy, a tournament where clubs from the lower tiers of English football compete. Dailysports experts have provided their prediction for the match between Peterborough and Stevenage.
Peterborough
Peterborough has had an inconsistent season so far, recording 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws, placing them 14th in the League One standings.
Their most recent victory came at home against Stevenage with a 2-1 scoreline, with the winning goal scored in the 94th minute. This win broke a three-game winless streak for Peterborough, leaving them just two points outside the top six, though several teams above them have a game in hand.
Stevenage
Stevenage has also struggled with consistency this season, sitting 12th in League One, with 14 points from 10 games, just like their upcoming opponent. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding only 7 goals in 10 games.
However, Stevenage suffered a setback in their last match, losing 2-1 away to Peterborough, which ended a promising three-game unbeaten run. Competing for promotion will be challenging, and the Football League Trophy may not be their top priority.
Probable Lineups
- Peterborough: Steer, Curtis, Fernandes, Wallin, Sparks, Collins, O'Brien-Brady, Poku, Hayes, Mazersill, Jones.
- Stevenage: Cooper, Butler, Piergianni, Thompson, Wildin, King, Thompson, Reid, Phillips, Roberts, Young.
Key Match Facts
- Peterborough has 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw at home this season.
- Stevenage has played six away games in all competitions this season and has yet to win.
- Betting odds: Peterborough win (2.19), Draw (3.35), Stevenage win (3.1).
Head-to-Head
In recent meetings, Peterborough has had the upper hand, with Stevenage failing to win in their last three encounters. Both teams have found the back of the net in their last four matchups.
Prediction
Given that both teams are from the same division, this promises to be a tightly contested and unpredictable match. The Football League Trophy is not a prestigious competition, so squad rotation could be a factor. A bet on both teams to score seems like a solid option, considering recent head-to-head results.