Doncaster Rovers vs Fleetwood Prediction 01.01.2025 | League Two
Doncaster Rovers
2 - 1
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Half time: 1 - 0
Full time: 2 - 1
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Fleetwood
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- Competition: England - League Two
- Date: Wednesday, 1st, January 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
- Venue: Eco-Power Stadium (Doncaster)
Doncaster Rovers will be pushing to keep their place in the top three when they welcome Fleetwood Town to Eco-Power Stadium on Wednesday.
The players under Grant McCann have faltered in their bid to maintain a top-three position in the English fourth tier, with their last five league games reflecting a disappointing tally of only one victory. With their recent slide in form, Doncaster have allowed automatic promotion-chasing rivals Port Vale and Grimsby to go level on points with them, meaning the Rovers need a quick turnaround to hold onto third place.
In contrast, Fleetwood lost their League One status last season after 11 long years, but their pursuit of an immediate return has faced many challenges, and they will need a significant surge in the second half of the season if they are to dream of promotion. The upcoming matches could determine the Fisherman's path this season, as they are equally distant from both the playoff spots and the relegation zone, after managing to add a modest 27 points to their tally thus far.
Doncaster Rovers vs Fleetwood Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5
Both teams have been struggling with inconsistency in recent weeks, which suggests we are in for a highly unpredictable clash where a solitary strike might be enough to separate the sides. The lack of cutting edge in front of goal has been evident for Rovers recently, as they have failed to find the back of the net in three of their last five competitive outings. Away from home, Fleetwood share similar struggles with Doncaster, as their lack of creativity in the final third has left them scoreless in three of their last five outings across all competitions. Moreover, recent clashes between these rivals have often been low-scoring affairs, as three of their last four head-to-heads featured no more than a single goal, and considering their shared struggles in attack lately, we expect a cagey encounter that might be settled by a solitary strike.
Doncaster Rovers vs Fleetwood Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Fleetwood
2 : 4
Doncaster Rovers
League Two
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Fleetwood
0 : 0
Doncaster Rovers
League One
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Doncaster Rovers
0 : 1
Fleetwood
League One
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Doncaster Rovers
0 : 1
Fleetwood
League One
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Fleetwood
3 : 1
Doncaster Rovers
League One
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Fleetwood
2 : 1
Doncaster Rovers
League One
Doncaster Rovers team news
Tom Nixon has had an unfortunate season, with injuries halting his progress twice, but as his latest concern shows signs of improvement, he could return to the field soon.
The 26-year-old forward Jordan Gibson, who scored in the 1-1 draw against Colchester last time out, received a second yellow card in the 80th minute, resulting in a one-match suspension.
Last matches of Doncaster Rovers
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Colchester United
1 : 1
Doncaster Rovers
League Two
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Walsall
2 : 0
Doncaster Rovers
League Two
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Doncaster Rovers
3 : 1
Tranmere Rovers
League Two
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AFC Wimbledon
1 : 0
Doncaster Rovers
League Two
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Doncaster Rovers
0 : 1
Port Vale
EFL Trophy
Doncaster Rovers lineup
Goalkeeper
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19
Teddy Sharman-Lowe
Defenders
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3
James Maxwell
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25
Jay McGrath
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5
Joseph Olowu
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2
Jamie Sterry
Midfielders
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8
George Broadbent
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17
Owen Bailey
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7
Luke Molyneux
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15
Harry Clifton
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21
Kyle Hurst
Forwards
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20
Joe Ironside
Fleetwood Town team news
Out of action since matchday four against Gillingham FC, defender Zech Medley underwent surgery for an Achilles tendon injury and remains without a set recovery date.
24-year-old center-back Harrison Holgate has also been out for an extended period after suffering a serious knee injury during a Carabao Cup clash with Stoke City, and he remains in the treatment room.
Last matches of Fleetwood
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Fleetwood
1 : 1
Harrogate Town
League Two
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Fleetwood
2 : 0
Chesterfield
League Two
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Barrow
2 : 0
Fleetwood
League Two
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Fleetwood
1 : 1
Accrington Stanley
League Two
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Swindon Town
3 : 1
Fleetwood
League Two
Fleetwood lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Jay Lynch
Defenders
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25
Finley Potter
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5
James Bolton
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4
Brendan Wiredu
Midfielders
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6
Elliot Bonds
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44
Phoenix Patterson
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10
Danny Mayor
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8
Matty Virtue
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2
Carl Johnston
Forwards
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7
Ryan Graydon
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19
Ronan Coughlan
3 Reasons why we expect Under 2.5
- Four of Doncaster's last five competitive matches have seen no more than two goals.
- Fleetwood have finished four consecutive matches with fewer than two goals.
- Three of the last four H2Hs between these rivals have seen at most one goal.
Main prediction Doncaster Rovers - Fleetwood
Under 2.5 goals
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Additional predictions
Doncaster Rovers & Fleetwood current standing in League Two
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Walsall | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 54 - 30 | +24 | 59 |
2 | Doncaster Rovers | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 42 - 32 | +10 | 52 |
3 | Notts County | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 45 - 28 | +17 | 50 |
4 | AFC Wimbledon | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 39 - 20 | +19 | 48 |
5 | Crewe Alexandra | 29 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 36 - 25 | +11 | 48 |
6 | Port Vale | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 35 - 29 | +6 | 48 |
7 | Bradford City | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 38 - 28 | +10 | 47 |
8 | Salford City | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 36 - 29 | +7 | 45 |
9 | Grimsby Town | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 40 - 45 | -5 | 42 |
10 | Chesterfield | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 43 - 32 | +11 | 39 |
11 | Milton Keynes Dons | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 42 - 40 | +2 | 38 |
12 | Cheltenham Town | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37 - 39 | -2 | 38 |
13 | Colchester United | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 33 - 29 | +4 | 37 |
14 | Swindon Town | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 43 - 44 | -1 | 37 |
15 | Fleetwood Town | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 37 - 35 | +2 | 36 |
16 | Bromley | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 39 - 40 | -1 | 36 |
17 | Newport County | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 37 - 47 | -10 | 33 |
18 | Gillingham | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 25 - 29 | -4 | 32 |
19 | Barrow | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 27 - 32 | -5 | 31 |
20 | Harrogate Town | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 25 - 41 | -16 | 30 |
21 | Accrington Stanley | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 34 - 45 | -11 | 29 |
22 | Tranmere Rovers | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21 - 46 | -25 | 26 |
23 | Morecambe | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 27 - 46 | -19 | 23 |
24 | Carlisle United | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 22 - 46 | -24 | 21 |