Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United
9th May 1200hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 1601 GMT, Friday 7 May
Doncaster Rovers and Peterborough United square off in EFL League One action at the Keepmoat Stadium on Sunday afternoon. As Posh bid farewell to the third tier and head into the EFL Championship, can Darren Ferguson’s men sign off with yet another win? As you would expect, the League One runners-up are the clear favourites in this one. In our in-depth betting preview, we have the best betting odds and predictions.
Table of Contents
Doncaster Rovers Preview – Donny’s losing home streak to continue?
Doncaster Rovers were well in the mix for promotion in the first half of the season under Darren Moore. However, things started to go downhill at the end of Moore’s tenure, and new boss Andy Butler has struggled to make an impact since taking over in March.
Since winning the opening two under Butler, Doncaster have gone on to lose ten of their following 14 to drop well away from the play-off spots. Rovers are now in 12th place with 64 points to their name – the highest that they can finish is ninth.
The Keepmoat was a tough place to visit at the start of the season, but Doncaster have lost four on the spin on their own patch. The South Yorkshire club will be desperate to avoid a fifth consecutive home reverse on Sunday.
Peterborough United Preview – Easy three points for Posh?
Darren Ferguson has guided Peterborough United to promotion to the Championship after an excellent season in League One. Posh have been pretty consistent all year, winning 25 of their 45 league fixtures. Only champions Hull City have won more, while just the Tigers and Sunderland have suffered fewer defeats.
Peterborough have missed out on the title after taking just five points from the last 12 on offer. After a 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, United have drawn with Doncaster and Lincoln City. Nevertheless, promotion was the priority.
Don’t miss out on other Betting Tips & Predictions
Click here for more Betting Tips
Peterborough have the best home record in the league, but they have had one or two problems on the road this season. Ferguson’s side are currently seventh in the away table.
Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United Betting Advice
Just last month, these two teams played out a four-goal thriller at London Road. Posh looked to be heading for an easy home win when goals from Joe Ward and Sammi Szmodics put them two up. However, Donny hit back to pick up an unlikely point thanks to efforts from Fejiri Okenabirhie and Taylor Richards.
Key Facts – Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United Betting Tip
- Donny are unbeaten in seven against Posh, winning three and drawing four
- These two drew 2-2 at London Road a couple of weeks back
- Peterborough have won three in a row away from home
As we touched on, Peterborough have been far better at home than they have on their travels this season, but United head to the Keepmoat having won each of their last three away games, keeping clean sheets in all three. Check out the tempting price of 5/2 for the visitors to win to nil again this Sunday.
Jonson Clarke-Harris has had an exceptional season, scoring a staggering 31 League One goals to fire his side to automatic promotion. Clarke-Harris, who scored two in his last outing, is the 11/4 favourite to open the scoring here.
The best betting odds for Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United
Doncaster Rovers to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 29/10 at Bet365
Peterborough United to win: 17/20 at Bet365
