Peterborough United will welcome Exeter City to the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in a League One clash that could have implications for both ends of the table. Peterborough are currently in the playoff zone, while Exeter are fighting to avoid relegation. Here is our preview, prediction, team news, and lineups for this match.
Peterborough United have been in good form lately, having won four of their last five matches in all competitions. They have also scored 12 goals in that span, with Jonson Clarke-Harris leading the way with six. The Posh are currently fifth in the League One table, level on points with Derby County in second place, but with a game in hand. They will be hoping to maintain their momentum and challenge for automatic promotion.
Exeter City have been struggling for consistency this season, having won only nine of their 34 matches so far. They have also conceded 49 goals, the third-highest in the division. Their last match was a 1-1 draw at home against Fleetwood Town, where they failed to hold on to their lead. Exeter are currently 19th in the League One table, just three points above the relegation zone. They will need to improve their defensive solidity and their finishing if they want to survive.
The last time these two teams met was in November 2023, when Exeter won 3-2 at home, thanks to goals from Nombe, Scott, and Stansfield. Peterborough had taken the lead twice through Clarke-Harris and Mason-Clark, but could not prevent Exeter from claiming their first win over them since 1999. Peterborough have won four of their last five meetings with Exeter, while the other one ended in a draw.
Peterborough United vs Exeter City Prediction
We predict that Peterborough United will continue their impressive form and win this match comfortably. They have been scoring and winning regularly, while Exeter have been leaking and losing goals. Peterborough have also been dominant in their recent encounters with Exeter, and we expect them to extend their unbeaten run at home against them. Our prediction is Peterborough United to win 4-1.
Peterborough United vs Exeter City Lineups
Peterborough United (confirmed lineup): Bergstrom; Thompson, Edwards, Watts, Butler; Fuchs, Taylor; Mason-Clark, Burrows, Jones, Clarke-Harris
Exeter City (confirmed lineup): Blackman; Key, Sweeney, Hartridge; Sparkes, Dieng, Collins, Caprice; Brown; Nombe, Stansfield
Peterborough United vs Exeter City Odds
The odds for this match are as follows:
- Peterborough United to win: -200
- Draw: +300
- Exeter City to win: +500
- Over 3.5 goals: +150
- Under 3.5 goals: -188
- Both teams to score: -125
- Both teams not to score: +100
We think that the best bet for this match is Peterborough United to win and over 3.5 goals, which is available at +250. We also like the look of Peterborough United to win and both teams to score, which is priced at +200. For more adventurous punters, we suggest backing Peterborough United to win 4-1, which is offered at +1600.
