Huddersfield Town take on Derby County in the final Championship match of the opening weekend on Monday evening with both sides harbouring ambitions of a return to the Premier League. Draw @ 23/10 On the face of it, it is very difficult to separate these two teams, with both potentially suffering from hangovers from last […]
Villa can secure Premier League return
Aston Villa can secure their return to the Premier League by overcoming Derby County in the Championship play-off final and Union Berlin can end Stuttgart’s stay in Germany’s Bundesliga. Aston Villa win and both to score @ 59/20 Villa suffered play-off final heartache at Wembley last year as they went down 1-0 against Fulham but it […]
Leeds look likely to go through
It will be all eyes on Elland Road on Wednesday evening as Leeds and Derby battle it out for a place in the Championship play-off final. Kemar Roofe scored the only goal in Saturday’s first leg at Pride Park and another cagey game is likely. Under 2.5 goals @ 1/1 While Leeds won 1-0, it […]
Villa and Rams to take control
Aston Villa and Derby County can take the initiative in their Championship play-off matches against West Brom and Leeds United respectively on Saturday. Villa are the form team heading into the play-offs, winning 10 games in a row to surge up from 11th in the table in early March to finish fifth, although they did […]
Rams lead race for final play-off spot
The final round of Championship fixtures takes place on Sunday and there is only one major issue left to be decided – who will join Leeds United, Aston Villa and West Brom in the play-off battle. Norwich and Sheffield United have claimed the automatic promotion spots and the Canaries need just a point, or the […]
Play-off spots up for grabs in Championship promotion race
The Championship promotion battle is starting to heat up and while the battle for the play-offs is wide open, the fight for the automatic spots appears to be down to three. Norwich lead the way with 78 points, four clear of Sheffield United in second and five ahead of Leeds United. West Brom are 5/2 […]
Saints set for FA Cup progress
Southampton take on Derby in Wednesday’s sole FA Cup third round replay and neutrals will be hoping for a game just as entertaining as their opening encounter. On that occasion, the Saints raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Nathan Redmond’s brace before Jack Marriott got one back and Tom Lawrence levelled. Both had chances […]
Saints can raid Rams
Championship promotion contenders Derby County come up against Southampton in the FA Cup this afternoon and I’m expecting a win for the Premier League strugglers in this cup clash. Southampton to win @ 8/5 Both sides may view the cup as a bit of a distraction this season given their respective league positions and the […]
Norwich to bounce back from Derby defeat
Norwich City saw a 12-game unbeaten run ended by Derby County last time out and the promotion hopefuls can get back to winning ways at Brentford this afternoon. Norwich to win @ 33/20 The Canaries threw away a 2-0 and then a 3-2 lead as they lost 4-3 at home to the Rams and will […]
Hammers to add to Poch’s problems
Mauricio Pochettino has failed to win a trophy during his four-and-a-half spell in charge of Tottenham and there is a danger that this season could peter out if his side lose at West Ham in the EFL Cup. Felipe Anderson to score first goal @ 8/1 Pochettino seems certain to make a raft of changes […]
