Northampton vs Doncaster Prediction

League One · Sat 18 Apr 2026
England flag England : League One
NorthamptonLWDLL
15:00
⏳ Result pending · Sat 18 Apr
DoncasterWLLWL
Kick-offSat 18 Apr, 15:00
Our tip2 @ 1.67
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence85%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
NorthamptonLWDLL
07 Nov 26AYork0 - 4FA Cup
03 Nov 26HOldham0 - 1League Two
31 Oct 26AAccrington ST1 - 1League Two
24 Oct 26HColchester2 - 0League Two
20 Oct 26HTranmere0 - 1League Two
DoncasterWLLWL
07 Nov 26AKidderminster Harriers0 - 3FA Cup
03 Nov 26ARochdale4 - 1EFL Trophy
31 Oct 26AMilton Keynes Dons1 - 6League One
27 Oct 26ALuton1 - 3League One
24 Oct 26HSheffield Wednesday2 - 0League One

Head to head

Northampton 3 · Draws 1 · Doncaster 4 (8 meetings)

18 Apr 26Northampton1 - 3DoncasterLeague One
18 Oct 25Doncaster1 - 2NorthamptonLeague One
25 Mar 23Doncaster0 - 2NorthamptonLeague Two
27 Aug 22Northampton0 - 1DoncasterLeague Two
13 Mar 21Doncaster0 - 0NorthamptonLeague One
05 Dec 20Northampton0 - 2DoncasterLeague One
26 Dec 17Doncaster3 - 0NorthamptonLeague One
09 Sep 17Northampton1 - 0DoncasterLeague One

Full head to head: Northampton vs Doncaster →

Our prediction

Doncaster to win

@ 1.67
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Doncaster
@ 1.17
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.90
Confidence
85%

Our record

Our tips on Northamptonlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips on Doncasterlast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in League Onelast 30 days
35/6851%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 44%Under 2.5: 56%
Expected goals
1.39Northampton
2.43Total
1.04Doncaster

Possible correct scores

0 – 1 Doncaster win 10% @ 6.00 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.25
0 – 2 Doncaster win 10% @ 6.50
1 – 2 Doncaster win 10% @ 6.50
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Northampton9%
Draw16%
Doncaster75%

Odds (1X2)

14.80
X3.80
21.67

Northampton vs Doncaster preview

Northampton host Doncaster in the League One (England) on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Northampton a 9% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Doncaster 75%. That makes our pick Doncaster to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.67. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Doncaster) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.

Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (1.4 for Northampton, 1.0 for Doncaster). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Northampton have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 7. Doncaster have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-L-W-L), scoring 8 and conceding 13. In their last 8 meetings, Northampton won 3, Doncaster won 4 and 1 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Northampton vs Doncaster?

Our prediction is Doncaster to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.67. Win chances: Northampton 9%, draw 16%, Doncaster 75%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Northampton vs Doncaster?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).

What time is Northampton vs Doncaster?

Northampton vs Doncaster (League One) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Northampton vs Doncaster?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Doncaster) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

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5 Plymouth 14725 223
6 Reading 14644 1022
7 Bradford 13643 222
8 Cambridge United 14563 021
9 Sheffield Wednesday 13553 820
10 Leicester 13544 319
11 Mansfield Town 13544 219
12 Milton Keynes Dons 13463 218
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15 Burton Albion 14455 -317
16 Stevenage 12444 416
17 Notts County 12354 -114
18 AFC Wimbledon 13346 -1213
19 Blackpool 12336 -412
20 Doncaster 13337 -812
21 Wigan 14329 -1111
22 Peterborough 13247 -1210
23 Barnsley 12237 -109
24 Bromley 13238 -209