Hitchin vs Luton tips and predictions

Tough assignment for Hitchin

With the one-sided odds Luton are heavily favoured in the betting but they'll do well to keep Hitchin honest. Don't bank on it. The total expected goals is a higher number than usual so this could be entertaining. But that doesn't mean there's value in the prices.

The visitors four leagues above this Hitchin side.

To start this preview with a disclaimer; it has a low confidence rating but the away side price is too short.

The hosts have reached 3 home wins from their last 4 games. With less fortune than they'd have wanted the travelling side has tasted defeat in 3 of their recent 4 matches on the road.

Hitchin must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. While ultimately probably not enough to change the outcome of the match, the hosts have posted some good numbers. The hosts have built up a head of steam. They scored at least once in 17 of their recent 20 matches.

Away from home Luton have conceded an average of 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches. Further, there could be signs that their total goals expectation is taking a dip. The visitors have scored one or less goals in all of their last 9 matches which is unsatisfactory by their standards.

Don't be disappointed when one of these sides tries to lock this game down because of the undeniable favouritism for Luton. The BTTS No could be prudent. When there is evidently a gulf in class, football can take an unpredictable turn so all of this preview will depend on how the hosts cope with this higher standard of the sport.