Mansfield Town’s form is stuttering as the end of the season draws near and they are winless in two as they welcome leaders Lincoln City. However, their form on home soil remains as strong as ever and they go into this contest having won in each of their last five matches on home soil. The hosts know their chances at the title are now all but over but a win on Monday would lift them back into the automatic promotion places and ensure that they should have the required momentum to ensure they stay there until the end of the campaign.
Lincoln City have won their last three League Two matches, conceding just one goal in the process and sit five points clear at the top. Although their form has been solid, it is worth noting that the calibre of opponents during those three matches has been pretty low and prior to this run, they had drawn five of the previous six outings. However, there is no doubting the class of the league leaders and the fact that they have the best away record in the division reflects the fact that they are usually superior to any side in the division and are not fazed by travelling to an opponents back yard.
The football fixture list can be quite a hectic thing to organise, especially when you consider cup runs and the busy festive period. This Tuesday sees Yeovil Town and Lincoln City go head to head in a fixture which was originally supposed to take place back in November, and with both sides in need of the points for very different reasons, it promises to be an enthralling affair.
Making the trip to Huish Park is a Lincoln City side who are flying high at the top of League Two at the moment and they know that if they are able to claim three points, then they will extend their lead at the top of the division to six points. A major part of their charge towards the League Two title has been their form on the road and the 24 point return they have managed from their 13 away matches represents the second best return in the division. When you throw in that they have the second best attack and the third best defence in the division, it is hard to make a case for them coming up short on Tuesday evening.
Although Yeovil Town will come into this fixture with a renewed sense of confidence following their back to back victories, this match represents a clash which is a major step up in quality to the ones they emerged victorious in. Given that the visitors are available at a very healthy price, I think that backing them to get the three points represents the best opportunity for a profitable return.
The hosts are in excellent shape on home soil and have proven throughout the season that Field Mill is one of the toughest places in the league to come and get a result. However, their visitors have managed to find the back of the net in each of their 21 league matches and have the best away record in the division. With this in mind, I think that both will look to be positive and backing both teams to find the back of the net looks to be the best way to get a decent return from this contest.
Newport edged into the League Two playoff final following a 5-4 aggregate win against Forest Green.
The Welsh side had a 2-0 advantage heading into the second leg but lost 4-3 after extra time at the New Lawn Stadium.
Newport conceded three goals early on before Kevin Ellison and Joss Labadie scored in the last 20 minutes to restore their aggregate lead.
A late Forest Green goal sent the tie to extra time and Nicky Maynard scored in the 119th minute to send County to Wembley.
There will be fireworks when Morecambe and Newport take on each other in the League Two playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. Morecambe recorded three wins in the previous four league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of the decider. John O’Sullivan remains on the sidelines through injury for the nominal hosts, while both Jordan Slew and Stephen Hendrie are rated doubtful for the final.
The Exiles, on the other hand, made a great comeback in the tie against Forest Green to set up a meeting with Morecambe. Newport are not regarded as good travellers, but they are surely capable of matching Morecambe behind closed doors. Fit-again attacker Lewis Collins should keep his place in Newport’s starting XI. It has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in three of Newport’s previous four away games in the League Two.
If Tranmere Rovers are to emerge victorious then one man who is undoubtedly going to have a big impact is star striker James Norwood. The 28-year-old finished as the league’s top scorer with 29 goals to his name in all competitions, and although he failed to score in the first leg, the fact that he had a number of very good chances means he is still finding the space and should be able to bag a goal this time around.
A quick glance at the odds and it immediately becomes apparent that the bookies fancy Forest Green Rovers to get the job done over 90 minutes and have priced the match accordingly. However, it is not an assessment that we agree with and when you consider the average home record of the hosts and the fact that they did not look all that threatening first time around, albeit with a man less for the majority of the game, then we think backing the visitors to get a win is the way to go. However, it is also important to note that Tranmere are a lot more open defensively on the road, so adding the safety net of the ‘Draw – No Bet’ looks to be a wise move to make.
Newport County may well be the form side going into this match, but we feel that Tranmere have the edge in this contest. The Super White Army have a solid defensive platform to build from and a striker who has proven to be the most adept at finding the back of the net in the division. Given that they are fresh off accomplishing play-off glory last season, we do not believe the pressure will play a huge part so backing Rovers to claim the win in 90 minutes appears to represent the best opportunity for a decent return.
Mark Sampson hasn't really proved the answer for Stevenage so far. They are still without a win and he has just two points to show from his five games in caretaker charge.
Grimsby won at Exeter and then lost at home to Mansfield in their last two games, which just shows how hard it is to predict results in this division! I do reckon, however, that they will bounce back here.
Prutton predicts: 1-3
Although the hosts should clearly be the favourites in this match, the head to head record is enough to put me off backing them in the win-draw-win market. Instead, I have considered that Forest Green average just a goal per game on home soil and have failed to score in three of their last five matches against Grimsby. This, combined with the fact that Grimsby have scored an average of just 0.79 goals per game on the road this term, leads me to believe that backing there to be less than 2.5 goals scored is the way to go in this fixture.
With the cipher Analysis below ...we have that the two matches Should produce ONE or two draws
Week 9 :
9(36.5)✅ and 4(30)✅
Week 14
17(60)✅ and 10(30)✅
Week 22: 15(56.5) ❌ pair 41(70) ✅
Week 28: 42(23.5)❌ pair 15( 70)✅
Week 29
9(26.5) ✅and 11(30)✅
Week 30
9(50)✅and 33( 30) ✅
Week 31: 5(23.5) ❌pair 9(30) ✅
WEEK 40 : 35(30)❌❌ PAIR 36(50) ✅✅
WEEK 41: 30(30) PAIR 34(36.5)
Therefore , we play COLCHESTER VS WALSALL ( draw Ft ) separately with GRIMBSY VS BOLTON
Just incase Colchester vs walsall doesn't draw then GRIMBSY VS BOLTON MUST PICK THE DE DRAW .
Week 9 :
9(36.5)✅ and 4(30)✅
Week 14
17(60)✅ and 10(30)✅
Week 22: 15(56.5) ❌ pair 41(70) ✅
Week 28: 42(23.5)❌ pair 15( 70)✅
Week 29
9(26.5) ✅and 11(30)✅
Week 30
9(50)✅and 33( 30) ✅
Week 31: 5(23.5) ❌pair 9(30) ✅
WEEK 40 : 35(30)❌❌ PAIR 36(50) ✅✅
WEEK 41: 30(30) PAIR 34(36.5)
#30 IS COLCHESTER VS WALSALL
#34 IS GRIMSBY VS BOLTON
Back to back defeats for Mansfield sees them on dodgy ground as a 1/2 favourite over 17th placed Crawley Town. Crawley managed a home win over 4th placed Colchester, whilst Mansfield slipped at home to 22nd placed Yeovil in their latest. At 13/2 the visitors could cause quite the upset here.
Morecambe have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches (League Two)
Morecambe are winless in 6 of their last 7 matches against Newport (League Two)
Morecambe have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 matches against Newport (League Two)
Newport are winless in 6 of their last 10 matches (League Two)
Newport have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 matches (League Two)
Barrow will be getting this matches for a Draw or a slightly win as they are strong in their home ground. I predict 1-1 or a 2-1 win for Barrow . Good luck everyone 💪🏻
The first half is the next goal. He'll show the strength of the game. My guess is that the away first half will throw the lake and go to defend itself.
Every season we worry about Morecambe but Jim Bentley always seems to find a way to keep them up. This campaign, with just one going down, it is easier to stay up than ever, but they are really struggling so far.
Bradford are creeping up the table quietly and look in decent shape under Gary Bowyer. They should have enough to win this one.
Prutton predicts: 1-2
CARLISLE always s
Seem to have 3 or more goals with Exeter not shy at contributing to the tally so gone for the over 2.5 here
Newport will be delighted that Michael Flynn has confirmed his desire to remain at the club, and now they will be able to refocus after a brief wobble this week.
Exeter are top, flying in the league and three points clear. This is always a tough, tough trip for anyone, though. I think they will be glad for a draw.
Prutton predicts: 1-1
Crewe is a team which scores easily, last game didn't score, thought I don't think it will happen twice
Week 9 : 9(36.5)✅ and 4(30)✅
Week 14:17(60)✅ and 10(30)✅
Week 22: 15(56.5) ❌ pair 41(70) ✅
Week 28: 42(23.5)❌ pair 15( 70)✅
Week 29:9(26.5) ✅and 11(30)✅
Week 30 :9(50)✅and 33( 30) ✅
Week 31: 5(23.5) ❌pair 9(30) ✅
WEEK 40 : 36(50)??? PAIR 35(30) ???
35 SALFORD C VS STEVENAGE ✅
36 SCRUTHROPE VS
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This is my final tip today
Good luck friends
Thank me after game
To play safe .....incase SALFORD C vs STEVENAGE doesn't play draw which I doubt ...we bank scruthrope vs a) as an alternative
Both decent teams, both of them should be on the atack
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Week 28:
21xxxxx 70 ✅
22xxxxx 50 ✅
Week 29:
39xxxxx 56.5 ✅
40ffffff 43.5 ❌
Week 30:
32ffff 60 ❌
33xxx 30 ✅
Week 31:
13xxxxx 40✅
14xxxxx 66.5✅
Week 32:
15xxxxxx 73.5✅
17fffffff 40 ❌
Week 33:
23ffffff 56.5❌
26xxxx 43.5 ✅
Week 34:
21fffff 23.5 ❌
22xxxx 40 ✅✅✅✅
Week 35:
7xxxxx 53.5 ✅✅✅✅
11fffff 40 ❌❌❌❌❌
Week 36:
19xxxx 53.5 ✅✅✅
20xxxx 50 ✅✅✅
Week37
25 30 ❌❌❌
26. 36.5✅✅✅✅
Week 38
17xxxx 56.5 ❌❌❌
18xxxx53.5❌❌❌
Week39
27 40 ✅✅✅
29 43.5 ❌❌
Week 40
40 33.5 ❌❌❌
42 53.5❌❌❌
Week 41
13xxxxx 30❌
14xxxxx 63.5 ✅
Week42
12 23.5❌❌
14 63.5 ✅✅
Wk43
30 43.5 ✅
31 46.5❌
Week 44
14 70 ❌
15 33.5✅
Week 45
38 33.5❌❌❌
39 43.5 ❌❌❌
Week46
13 36.5
14 66.5
For one draw ....PICK MORECAMBE VS TRANMERE to obey the DRAW LORD !!!
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