A place in League One is on the line on Saturday afternoon when Newport County and Tranmere Rovers face off at Wembley in the play-off final.
It is perhaps a surprise that is these two teams vying to join Lincoln, Bury and MK Dons in the third tier, given that Tranmere finished sixth and Newport seventh.
888Sport make Rovers slight favourites to return to League One after a five-year absence, pricing them at 29/20 (2.45) to win in 90 minutes and 3/4 (1.75) to win promotion via any means.
Newport can be backed at 15/8 (2.88) for victory in normal time or 19/20 (1.95) to earn the coveted place in League One. The draw, which would force extra time and potentially penalties, is also 15/8 (2.88).
There was little to separate the sides during the season, with Tranmere finishing just two points ahead of Newport, whilst their meetings ended 0-0 and 1-0 to the Welsh side.
Another close match could be on the cards in the capital and there could be plenty of value in backing under 1.5 normal time goals at 17/10 (2.70).
Some 16 of Newport’s 46 matches finished 0-0 or 1-0 this season, the second-most in the league, and the second leg of their play-off semi-final at Mansfield also ended goalless after a 1-1 stalemate in the first game.
Tranmere boast similar stats. Again, 16 of their matches – 35 per cent - featured under 1.5 goals and no team played in more 0-0 draws than Mickey Mellon’s outfit, who took part in six.
No team kept more clean sheets this season than Tranmere managed, with their 19 equalled by Colchester, whilst Newport were just two behind, and both defences will be determined to play their part at Wembley.
With so much to play for, a cagey affair looks likely at Wembley and the 17/10 (2.70) price on under 1.5 goals could pay dividends for punters ahead of the League Two play-off final.
Under 1.5 goals at 17/10 (2.70) for a 1pt stake with 888Sport
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