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WEST BROM VS MILLWALL
West Brom have had a disappointing current campaign; the Baggies are just two places above the relegation zone. However, Eric Ramsay’s side are unbeaten in their last five, so they’ll aim to continue their current momentum. Millwall have surprised many this season; the Lions are sitting in fourth place. Alex Neil will aim for his side to bounce back from a recent setback against Norwich in their push for promotion.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 23/25 -
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COVENTRY VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
League leaders Coventry are 12 points clear of Ipswich in second; the Sky Blues have secured seven points from their last three, and Coventry have kept two clean sheets in their last three. Frank Lampard’s side have been excellent at the CBS Arena; they’ve lost just two home games this season. Sheffield Wednesday have had a tough season, with financial issues impacting results. Just one win in the entire campaign saw them relegated to League One.
Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – 4/6 -
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NORWICH VS IPSWICH
Norwich have been in excellent shape lately, sitting fourth in the form table over the last five games under Philippe Clement. In their latest match, the Canaries managed to secure an impressive 2-1 away win against Millwall; Oscar Schwartau scored the winner. Ipswich are currently second, and they have a couple of games in hand compared to Middlesbrough and Millwall.
Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 4/6 -
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QPR VS BRISTOL CITY
QPR are sitting in mid-table; the Hoops have shown great form in recent outings, winning three of their last four. Julien Stéphan’s side have been finding the back of the net consistently, scoring 12 goals in their last four. QPR put six past Portsmouth and three against Leicester recently. Bristol City come into this fixture on the back of consecutive wins against Charlton and Sheffield United.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5 -
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CHARLTON VS PRESTON
After showing positive form at the start of the season, Charlton have dropped to 18th due to a lack of consistency; the Addicks have managed just two points from their last four, and they’ll aim to build on a recent 1-1 which came away at Watford. During the first half of the season, Preston looked like play-off contenders, but they’ve dropped to 14th after a difficult spell of form.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 8/11 -
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LEICESTER VS SWANSEA
Leicester City were handed a points deduction after being found in breach of the Premier League’s financial rules, specifically relating to profitability and sustainability regulations. This has led to the Foxes currently sitting in the relegation zone. Leicester will aim to secure crucial points in their aim for safety.
Betting Tip: Leicester Win – EVS -
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MIDDLESBROUGH VS PORTSMOUTH
Middlesbrough have recently dropped to third, winless in their last five. Under the management of Kim Hellberg, Middlesbrough had an excellent start, but Boro have been disappointing recently; Boro are without a win in their last five. Middlesbrough are winless in five due to poor finishing and costly mistakes, with injuries also disrupting their momentum.
Portsmouth are just one place above the relegation zone. Pompey have drawn their last two league outings, but they lost two in a row prior to this. Right-Back Terry Devlin has been solid for Portsmouth this season, contributing to both attack and defence; Devlin has six attacking returns this season.
Betting Tip: Portsmouth Win/Draw - 6/5 -
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OXFORD VS WATFORD
Oxford are second from the bottom, the U’s managed to secure safety last season, and Matt Bloomfield’s side are just one point from safety. United have drawn their last two against Hull and Portsmouth. Throughout the season, Oxford have struggled at the back; the U’s have conceded six goals in their last four.
Watford are tenth in the table; the Hornets have failed to secure three points in their last three. Edward Still’s side have a strong record against Oxford; Watford have lost to the Yellows just once in their last four meetings.
Betting Tip: Draw – 12/5 -
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SHEFFIELD UNITED VS HULL
Sheffield United reached the play-off final last season, so supporters will be disappointed with their current campaign. The Blades are sitting in 17th, with 15 wins, 6 draws and 20 losses. Chris Wilder’s side are without a win in their last five, and they come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 1-0 away loss against Bristol City.
Hull are inside the play-off places; the Tigers will aim to build on recent matches. Sergej Jakirović’s side has lost just one game in their last five.
Betting Tip: Hull Win – 14/5 -
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SOUTHAMPTON VS DERBY
Southampton have moved up to sixth after a brilliant spell of form; the Saints have won their last five, which includes an impressive 2-1 home win against Premier League leaders Arsenal; Shea Charles scored the winner in the 85th minute. Last time out, Southampton put five past Wrexham; Tonda Eckert will aim for his side to continue their current momentum as they push for promotion back to the Premier League.
Derby are eighth in the table. The Rams have shown excellent form in recent fixtures, winning three of their last five. Derby come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 2-0 home win against Stoke.
Betting Tip: Southampton/Southampton - 7/4 -
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STOKE VS BLACKBURN
In the first half of the season, Stoke were inside the play-off places, but they’ve dropped to 13th after a difficult spell of form. The Potters have conceded five goals in their last three. Stoke have got the better of Blackburn twice in their last three, keeping clean sheets in both wins. Blackburn are just three places above the relegation zone, but they’ve shown better form in recent outings, securing eight points from their last four.
Betting Tip: Draw – 23/10 -
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BIRMINGHAM VS WREXHAM
Birmingham have dropped to 16th; the Blues have lost three in a row. However, Birmingham have a strong record at St Andrew's. Birmingham has lost just three home games this season, but they’ve found the back of the net just once in their last three. Wrexham are just one place outside the play-off places; the Red Dragons will aim to secure important points in their aims for the play-offs.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 10/11 -
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