Latest League Two Odds: Harrogate Won a Game

After another interesting weekend of League Two action, we’re back for another Odds Watch piece to assess the changes at the top and bottom of the league and what betting opportunities may now be there as a result. 

Let's dive in.

Down to Two?

Bromley’s lead at the top of the division was strengthened this weekend, and it is becoming really difficult to overlook them for the title now. Taking advantage of Fleetwood’s recent form, the Ravens nicked a 2-1 win away from home to keep them five points clear.

There have been hiccups, of course, but they rightfully have a gap at the top. They have been consistent throughout the year, and whilst other teams may be picking up points at a quicker rate, they have a strong advantage.

Therefore, it is no surprise that they are now below Evens to win the league title this season, with the best football betting sites offering 10/11 for them to lift the trophy in a few months.

Following in second is Notts County, who have now won six straight games in League One. This weekend, they were tested a little more, with the Magpies going into the second half level. However, they eventually found a winner through Matthew Dennis. 

If you believe they can narrow the gap, you can get 7/1 to be the League Two Winner this season, but failing that, they are 11/10 with William Hill for a place in the automatics, which looks a ridiculously good price.

All Very Close

The battle for third place and promotion from League Two, in my opinion, belongs here, given there are patchy areas in the form of several teams. However, we have seen how quickly that can change. 

Sitting in third currently is Swindon, who have recorded three wins on the bounce, after they hit a bit of a lull previously. The Robins picked apart a poor Oldham side at home, in what was quite a routine victory for a promotion chaser. 

As a result, they now sit on 55 points, hoping to keep that position safe for the rest of the season. However, League Two is far too tight to suggest that they will.

MK Dons are sitting, waiting for an opportunity to pounce, and with another win this weekend, they are certainly looking able to do so. Leading by two goals on two occasions, the Dons looked pretty good value for money on Saturday. 

They only conceded 0.44 xG, whilst also outperforming their own, so positives can certainly be taken. 

Without a doubt, the shock result of the weekend went to Cambridge United, who lost a League Two game for the first time since October. What made things even more surprising is the fact that it came against the side sitting at the bottom. 

Many expected the U’s to be the guaranteed win of the week, and they would’ve kept their spot in third had they done so. However, that loss has thrown a spanner into the works, and they will need to hope that they haven’t lost momentum.

Sitting in sixth, Salford also had to deal with a pretty damaging defeat, though they lost to Accrington, who are in much better form. The Ammies have lost two of their last three games, both by single-goal margins, so there cannot be too many worries yet. 

However, they are only four points clear of eighth, so they are not safe in the promotion race, far from it. Despite it seeming like they would push for an automatic spot at one point. 

Finally, Walsall’s drop is clear now, considering they have not won a game in five attempts. Three draws followed by two losses, with the latest coming at the weekend against an in-form Barnet side. Regardless of that fact, though, the Sadlers’ inability to perform after Christmas is worrying, given that the same happened last season.

There is a long way to go, but there is a lot that needs to be said about their collapse again.

Sitting, hoping to pounce, there are a few teams. Chesterfield lead the pack, after their win against Bristol Rovers, they are only a point outside of the top seven. However, they are followed by Crewe, Barnet, Colchester and Grimsby, who are all within six points of the play-offs.

Value is there too, with Chesterfield currently 9/5 for a top seven spot, whilst Barnet are 6/5 with Betfred.

Keep an Eye Out

Looking towards the bottom, Harrogate are lifted off the base in all but the points tally. Finally, they have won a game. In fact, it is their first victory in the division since September, which is pretty tragic, if we’re being brutally honest.

Nevertheless, what a way to get it, stopping one of the most in-form teams in the country. They remain in 21st, but they are now only two points away from safety, and after such a big result, who knows…

Sitting above them, thanks to their draw at the weekend, is Newport County, who held Grimsby to a 0-0. Of course, it is not the most attractive result, but it is still a point on the board and that is what matters at this side of the table.

Shrewsbury and Barrow, who sit on 23 and 24 points respectively, are certainly not out of it, especially the latter, given they have lost five League Two games on the spin. However, they have three games in hand on Harrogate. 

They are certainly not safe if their current run extends, but with this big win for the North Yorkshire outfit, they may make a bid for safety in League Two.