Ilkeston vs Coalville tips and predictions

Quality Southern League Central Division fixture should be a tight affair

There's not much between Ilkeston and Coalville in the Southern League Central Division. The hosts are in seventh place with 38 points, compared to their opponents who are in fifth place on 41 points.

Anything looks possible here. The draw should be considered. The suspicion is that this will be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go mad about.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Looking secure at home Ilkeston have conceded at an average of just 0.7 goals per game over their last 3 matches, while Coalville have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 3 away matches.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that both sides can get in on the act as they can both be dangerous in attack. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's under 2.5 goals that stands out here given the current prices.

Ilkeston have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches. They drew 2-2 with St. Ives last week. Coalville have drawn 2 of their last 4 away games. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to be on your guard about but the draw warrants consideration. Stalemate is the pick after what looks set to be a tightly contested match-up.