Luton Town - Derby County: A rerun of last season?

On Saturday, Luton host Derby at Kenilworth Road and I believe there will be a quite a few goals scored.

Luton Town

The Hatters escaped the relegation zone on the final day of the season in July, beating Blackburn 3-2. Since the return of manager Nathan Jones in May, Luton have in fact won 7 of 12 games in all competitions, only picking up one loss.

Statistics

There were on average 2.96 goals scored in Luton's league games last season, 63% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There were on average 3.04 goals scored in Luton's home games in the league last season, 65% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There were on average 3.08 goals scored in Luton's home games against top half teams last season, 67% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.

When facing top half teams at Kenilworth Road last season, Luton had one of the highest total goals averages in the league.

Derby County

The Rams stumbled and fell at the last few hurdles last season, picking up 3 points from the last 5 games and finishing in 10th place. Manager Phillip Cocu have some slight rebuilding to do, losing talented defenders Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe to Sheffield United for example.

Statistics

There were on average 2.74 goals scored in Derby's league games last season, 54% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There were on average 3.13 goals scored in Derby's away games in the league last season, 70% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There were on average 3.42 goals scored in Derby's away games against the bottom half teams last season, 83% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total

When facing bottom half teams on the road last season, Derby had one of the highest totalt goals averages in the league.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Both teams displayed a high total goals average last season, especially when facing top half teams and bottom half teams respectively.
For what it's worth, the corresponding game last season ended 3-2.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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