Northampton vs Peterborough preview and prediction
The match
Peterborough travel to Sixfields Stadium in the League One on Saturday 28 February (13:30 WAT) to face Northampton.
Form guide
Northampton's last 3: LLL Most recently they lost to Port Vale 0–1 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Northampton and 1.5 for Peterborough. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Northampton 1–1 Peterborough. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Northampton36%fair 2.81 · @2.68
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.55
Peterborough44%fair 2.28 · @2.40
2.74Expected goals
1.28Northampton xG
1.46Peterborough xG
63%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Northampton 1.3 – 1.5 Peterborough expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Peterborough to win✗
44%
2.28
2.40 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.58
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
1.48
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Peterborough / FT Peterborough✗
24%
4.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.34
–
Form
Northampton – last 3
LLL
24 Feb
vs Port Vale
0–1
L
21 Feb
vs Leyton Orient
1–2
L
17 Feb
@ Lincoln
0–4
L
0.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Peterborough – last 2
DL
21 Feb
vs Exeter City
3–3
D
17 Feb
@ Barnsley
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Northampton and Peterborough.
What is the prediction for Northampton vs Peterborough?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Northampton vs Peterborough?
On our numbers Northampton have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Peterborough 44%.
How many goals will there be in Northampton vs Peterborough?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Northampton vs Peterborough?
Our predicted score is Northampton 1–1 Peterborough, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Northampton vs Peterborough?
Northampton vs Peterborough (League One) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Sixfields Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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