Peterborough United vs Doncaster Rovers predictions, May 02, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Peterborough

Doncaster

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As Peterborough United prepares to host Doncaster Rovers at their home ground on May 2, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent performances. Peterborough United is struggling for form, having lost all five of their latest outings, which raises concerns about their tactical cohesion and confidence on the pitch. Their recent lack of scoring and defensive vulnerabilities may become significant factors against a more buoyant Doncaster side.

In contrast, Doncaster Rovers have found some form of late, securing two victories in their last five matches. Their attacking strategy has shown signs of improvement, enabling them to exploit defensive gaps in opposition teams. With a slight edge in the betting odds (2.61 for an away win compared to 2.46 for Peterborough), Doncaster may feel optimistic about continuing their upward trajectory.

According to predictive models, Peterborough has a 37.7% chance of winning, while Doncaster’s chances sit at approximately 36.1%, suggesting a closely contested encounter. With a draw also a viable outcome at 26%, both teams will need to execute their game plans effectively to secure valuable points as the season progresses. Ultimately, while Doncaster may be favored slightly, the unpredictability of football means anything can happen on the day.

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Peterborough
37.5%		 Draw
26.9%		 Doncaster
35.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.51 3.65 2.64
betsson 2.48 3.45 2.68
MarathonBet 2.49 3.44 2.63 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.5 3.2 2.63
Pinnacle 2.49 3.63 2.54

Latest Results

28.04.26 Peterborough United – Mansfield Town – 0:0
25.04.26 Stockport County – Peterborough United – 3:1
19.04.26 Peterborough United – Burton Albion – 1:1
16.04.26 Peterborough United – Port Vale – 1:3
11.04.26 Blackpool – Peterborough United – 3:1		 25.04.26 Doncaster Rovers – Stevenage Borough – 1:1
21.04.26 Doncaster Rovers – Lincoln City – 0:2
18.04.26 Northampton Town – Doncaster Rovers – 1:3
11.04.26 Doncaster Rovers – Reading – 1:0
06.04.26 Exeter City – Doncaster Rovers – 3:0

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 17 and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Peterborough won 2.
  • Peterborough has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • In recent matches, Doncaster has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Doncaster may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Peterborough won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:18. (average 1.4:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Peterborough won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 10:8. (average 1.4:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.11.25 Doncaster Rovers – Peterborough United – 2:1
    02.12.23 Peterborough United – Doncaster Rovers – 2:1
    09.05.21 Doncaster Rovers – Peterborough United – 1:4
    27.04.21 Peterborough United – Doncaster Rovers – 2:2
    26.12.19 Peterborough United – Doncaster Rovers – 0:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln ✔ 45 30 10 5 87:41 46 100
    2 Cardiff ✔ 45 27 10 8 86:45 41 91
    3 Bolton ✔ 45 19 18 8 68:49 19 75
    4 Stockport County 45 21 11 13 68:57 11 74
    5 Bradford City 45 21 11 13 56:50 6 74
    6 Stevenage 45 20 12 13 48:46 2 72
    7 Luton 45 20 11 14 65:54 11 71
    8 Plymouth 45 21 7 17 72:61 11 70
    9 Huddersfield 45 17 13 15 70:64 6 64
    10 Reading 45 16 15 14 64:59 5 63
    11 Mansfield 45 15 17 13 57:46 11 62
    12 Wycombe 45 16 12 17 66:56 10 60
    13 Barnsley 45 15 14 16 67:70 -3 59
    14 Blackpool 45 16 9 20 53:65 -12 57
    15 Doncaster 45 16 9 20 47:68 -21 57
    16 Wigan 45 14 14 17 49:57 -8 56
    17 Peterborough 45 15 8 22 63:65 -2 53
    18 Burton 45 13 14 18 48:58 -10 53
    19 AFC Wimbledon 45 15 8 22 51:68 -17 53
    20 Leyton Orient 45 14 9 22 57:69 -12 51
    21 Exeter 45 12 13 20 51:59 -8 49
    22 Port Vale ✔ 45 10 12 23 36:59 -23 42
    23 Rotherham ✔ 45 10 11 24 39:68 -29 41
    24 Northampton ✔ 45 9 8 28 37:71 -34 35

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