Scunthorpe United
- Scunthorpe United currently sit 5th in the National League having accumulated 78 points from 43 matches, while Brackley Town FC languish in 21st place with 39 points from the same number of games played.
- Scunthorpe United have won 11, drawn 6 and lost only 4 of their 21 home matches in the National League.
- The Iron’s home form has been solid, if unspectacular, with the hosts drawing their last two games here at Glanford Park, first against Hartlepool United.
Brackley Town FC
Brackley Town FC have won 3 , drawn 5 and lost 13 of their 21 National League away matches.
Head-to-Head
- The last two head-to-heads in the National League saw Scunthorpe win 1 and draw 1, but Brackley have never beaten the Iron away from home.
- Whing’s Brackley side prefers a slower tempo than their opponents this weekend, as they tend to sit deep in a low block, pick their moments to press and hit Scunthorpe on the counter with their wing-backs, rather than try to build possession and dominate games like Scunthorpe do.
- Scunthorpe’s pressing and vertical style should see plenty of chances created on the flanks, while Brackley’s deep block can be dangerous in transition.
- The last meeting in Brackley ended 1-1.
Key Players
- Danny Whitehall remains Scunthorpe’s greatest goal threat this season with 18 goals in 37 National League appearances, while Shane Byrne leads the way for Brackley with six goals in 35 National League games.
- Aidan Elliott-Wheeler has been Brackley’s man in form of late, scoring both of his side's last two goals in the previous five.
Betting Insights
- Scunthorpe are clear favorites to take the win at 1.37.
- Backing the goals and a home win seems the best play here, with over 2.5 goals (1.55) and both teams to score (1.77).
Prediction
Scunthorpe are a big favorite to take the points on Saturday, and while we believe Michael Butler’s men will get the job done, the price about the hosts is not attractive enough to be involved.
