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Stockport County Look to Capitalise on Blackpool's Defensive Frailties in League One
Blackpool host Stockport County in a League One clash that pits a side struggling for consistency against a team in solid recent form. While the hosts have shown flashes of attacking promise at home, their defensive record and recent form are concerning, setting the stage for Stockport to potentially exploit vulnerabilities.
This fixture pits Blackpool's home form, which has seen them score more goals than they concede at home, against Stockport's overall strength and recent offensive momentum. The visitors' strong away record and recent goal-scoring form suggest they will aim to press their advantage. Blackpool's recent defensive collapses, particularly the 3 goals conceded on average in their last three, will be a major concern. Expect Stockport to try and exploit this fragility, potentially through quick transitions or sustained pressure, while Blackpool might look to leverage their home crowd and find a more clinical edge in attack than their recent form suggests.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Blackpool have lost three consecutive matches, conceding an average of 3 goals per game in that period.
- • Stockport County have won two of their last three games, scoring an average of 1.7 goals.
- • Stockport County are favourites in the betting markets, with odds of 2.25 for an away win.
AI Prediction
Stockport County's superior overall form and particularly their recent attacking surge, contrasted with Blackpool's alarming defensive record and recent poor results, make the away win the logical choice. The odds also favour Stockport, reflecting this statistical disparity. Given the scoring averages and recent trends for both sides, a match with multiple goals at both ends appears likely.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U37%BTTS63%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x240%O/U57%BTTS67%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U60%BTTS60%
H2H
Team recent
Blackpool Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Northampton | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Bradford | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Port Vale | 1 - 5 | |||||
HOME | Rotherham | 4 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Doncaster | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Wigan | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Lincoln | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Rotherham | 3 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Reading | 0 - 3 |
Blackpool present a rather mixed picture this season. Overall, their record shows more losses than wins, conceding more goals than they score. However, their home form offers a glimmer of hope, with a slightly better scoring rate and a more balanced win/loss record in front of their own fans. Despite this, their last three outings have been disastrous, marked by heavy defeats and a significant drop in defensive solidity, conceding a worrying three goals per game. The last match continued this trend, showcasing a porous defence even with increased possession.
Stockport County Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Cardiff | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Rotherham | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Huddersfield | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Reading | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Northampton | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Doncaster | 4 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Lincoln | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Mansfield Town | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Stevenage | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Doncaster | 2 - 0 |
Stockport County, in contrast, have enjoyed a more successful campaign, boasting a strong win percentage and outscoring their opponents over the full season. Their away form is also respectable, with more wins than losses on the road and a positive goal difference. Recent form has been particularly encouraging, with two wins and a draw in their last three games, showcasing an improved attack that netted 1.7 goals per outing. This upturn in form is a significant positive, especially considering their last match ended in a draw where they conceded one goal, mirroring their attacking output.
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Lineups
Blackpool
(3-4-1-2)
Stockport County
(3-4-1-2)