Championship, League 1 & 2 > March 2016

[Aidymac]

Odds with Bet365

[Aidymac]

[Wolfy180]

Middlesbrough Northampton and Notts county for me tonight - pays approx 7/1 

[Aidymac]

05/03/2016	Bury	35.75	31.00 - 60.00	45.00	Bradford	-9.25
05/03/2016	Coventry	44.25	49.50 - 23.50	23.75	Rochdale	+20.50
05/03/2016	Crewe	21.50	13.50 - 41.00	36.50	Burton	-15.00
05/03/2016	Doncaster	23.75	22.50 - 33.50	31.75	Shrewsbury	-8.00
05/03/2016	Fleetwood Town	31.25	34.50 - 17.50	27.00	Sheffield Utd	+4.25
05/03/2016	Millwall	38.75	44.50 - 39.50	35.50	Blackpool	+3.25
05/03/2016	Oldham	33.25	36.00 - 56.00	38.75	Swindon	-5.50
05/03/2016	Port Vale	32.25	28.50 - 36.50	24.25	Colchester	+8.00
05/03/2016	Scunthorpe	41.00	37.50 - 26.00	25.25	Gillingham	+15.75
05/03/2016	Southend	44.50	30.50 - 24.00	20.00	Chesterfield	+24.50
05/03/2016	Walsall	25.50	24.00 - 43.00	37.75	Barnsley	-12.25
05/03/2016	Wigan	43.00	37.50 - 19.00	26.00	Peterboro	+17.00

 

05/03/2016	AFC Wimbledon	39.25	33.50 - 44.00	33.25	Accrington	+6.00
05/03/2016	Barnet	26.50	29.50 - 27.50	28.00	Hartlepool	-1.50
05/03/2016	Cambridge	36.50	38.50 - 32.50	31.75	Exeter	+4.75
05/03/2016	Carlisle	29.50	25.00 - 37.00	40.75	Northampton	-11.25
05/03/2016	Crawley Town	31.25	32.00 - 28.00	27.00	Morecambe	+4.25
05/03/2016	Dag and Red	24.50	24.00 - 2.00	11.25	York	+13.25
05/03/2016	Leyton Orient	26.75	35.00 - 37.00	38.25	Luton	-11.50
05/03/2016	Mansfield	42.00	46.50 - 26.00	30.75	Yeovil	+11.25
05/03/2016	Newport County	39.75	31.50 - 16.50	23.00	Wycombe	+16.75
05/03/2016	Notts County	18.00	21.00 - 21.50	23.75	Bristol Rvs	-5.75
05/03/2016	Plymouth	56.75	64.50 - 54.00	54.75	Oxford	+2.00
05/03/2016	Stevenage	30.50	36.50 - 28.00	27.50	Portsmouth	+3.00

[Mirage]

Birmingham vs Hull:

1pt Both teams to score @ 5/4 with William Hill

Tonight sees a play-off hopeful host an automatic promotion hopeful at St. Andrew’s.

Birmingham come in to the game after a 2-0 defeat away to QPR and, prior to that, a handful of low-scoring affairs – over their last six games they only managed to score five and conceded four. The fact that three of those four goals came in the one game highlights further just how much they’ve struggled to find the net. They do have one of the worst attacks in the league and because of that they consistently struggle to break down the better defences. Doubts over Gleeson’s fitness are a bit of a worry as he is one of just a few players who has managed to score a handful of goals.

Hull hardly come in to this game full of goals either, scoring just four and conceding one over their last six outings. They have the best defence in the league away from home and the joint-best overall so seeing them regularly keep their opponents out is no surprise. Steve Bruce has a settled team at the moment and comes in to this with a full squad and the comfort of having a full 4 days between this game and their big FA Cup tie at home against Arsenal. That game should be far enough away for his players to be fully focused on this test.

All of the above points to a low-scoring affair so it is therefore understandable to see that under 2.5 and both teams not to score are comfortably odds-on. Having said that, when you look in to how Birmingham have done at home recently and how Hull have got on away, I think there is a bit of value in going against popular opinion. The last six games at St. Andrew’s have produced five Birmingham wins and twelve goals, nine of them being for the home side. Hull’s last six away games have seen them come out of top four times, scoring six of the nine goals. Therefore, both of these teams should be coming in to this with confidence. For that reason, I’m happy to take both teams to score and hope for a thrilling 1-1 draw, a nine-goal thriller or something in between. As Mark Twain once said, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect”. Hopefully Mr. Twain’s quote comes good for us tonight…

Edited March 3, 2016 by Mirage
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[Mirage]

Middlesbrough vs Wolves:

1pt Middlesbrough (-1 goal) to beat Wolves @ 15/8 with Skybet

Middlesbrough welcome Wolves to the Riverside with the chance to go top with a win. Despite losing in midweek they should come in to this game with confidence high, partly due to the last time they played at the Riverside when they put on a real show against Cardiff. Despite falling behind to a 30+ yard wonder goal the home side looked comfortable, creating a hatful of chances. Teams are relying on moments like Fabio’s to break down Middlesbrough at the Riverside because they’re coming up against the best overall, best home and best away defence in the Championship. It was interesting to see Aitor Karanka go with two strikers against Blackburn and if he does the same again tonight Wolves should be in for a rough ride. Rhodes has looked very sharp without yet finding the net and Nugent bagged a goal shortly after coming on vs Cardiff. Ramirez was outstanding vs Cardiff so he may come back in in place of either of the frontmen.

Wolves too should come here with their heads high. They stopped a mini-slump by winning at the weekend but they haven’t won away in 4 games. They’ve already played 4 games away to sides in the top seven and on three of those occasions they’ve let in two or more – twice conceding four. Wolves won’t be able to rely on their fans as much as usual tonight due to a boycott which should see less than 250 travel to cheer them on – a lot less than previous League Cup and League visits to the Riverside.

Middlesbrough rarely concede at home and, if producing anything like the displays vs Cardiff and Fulham, they could run away comfortable winners here. I fancy them to win to nil but think the value is with giving Wolves a goal start. It’s tough to see the away side breaking down the home defence so I’m happy to cheer for a comfortable Middlesbrough win.

Edited March 4, 2016 by Mirage
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[MuineBheag]

2 tips from me for the weekend

Crawley-Morecambe 2 @ 2/1 , guests are on 6 matches losing streak,they are actually not that bad side,were unlucky in the last couple of games(especially with Carlisle at home),plus have the best striker Miller back into the squad for tomorrow.Seems like Red Devils are being a bit lucky lately (especially vs.Plymouth at home),time for reality check,should be an easy win for the Shrimps ,maybe even with 2 goal margin...

 

Edited March 5, 2016 by MuineBheag

[MuineBheag]

Newport-Wycombe 2 @ 7/4 

The Chairboys are still right in the mix for the playoffs,they are very solid away side (drew with Villa,won at Millwall,plus other few  good away results in the league this season).Ainsworth boys are having few injury concerns,but still should have too much for Newport side,which is virtually safe by now,they are going well lately,but think that tomorrow Wanderers will scrape it by an odd goal.

Edited March 5, 2016 by MuineBheag

[gogetta]

Cambridge vs Exeter

Cambridge is red-hot at the moment, as it charges towards a play-off spot. In strong form and scoring, especially at home.   Exeter is not doing badly itself and has head-to-head advantage over the hosts; but blows hot and cold away from home. I think hosts' strong form will prevail but expect goals in the game. Home win.

Dagenham and Redbridge vs York City

Hosts have been improving but without the requisite results ie defensive solidity but lacking offensively. Visiting York city are having problems - conceding soft goals, especially away from home. Against a direct relegation rival at home, this is a must -win game for the hosts. Home win.

 

[saimon76]

Are the Rams collapsing again?!? Well if they do not win this one , yes.like everymatch, there is nothing for granted, but they spent money and i expect them to be part of next playoffs.Hudders have some missings and are not troubled by any league position, so at IPro i expect a solid Derby win 6 u @ 1.83

Edited March 5, 2016 by saimon76

[saimon76]

Derby Huddersfield 2-0. This was lucky and good

[gogetta]

19 hours ago, gogetta said:

Cambridge vs Exeter

Cambridge is red-hot at the moment, as it charges towards a play-off spot. In strong form and scoring, especially at home.   Exeter is not doing badly itself and has head-to-head advantage over the hosts; but blows hot and cold away from home. I think hosts' strong form will prevail but expect goals in the game. Home win.

Dagenham and Redbridge vs York City

Hosts have been improving but without the requisite results ie defensive solidity but lacking offensively. Visiting York city are having problems - conceding soft goals, especially away from home. Against a direct relegation rival at home, this is a must -win game for the hosts. Home win.

 

One bet won and one lost: Cambridge 0 Exeter 1 and Dagenham 1 York City 0.

[Aidymac]

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[StevieDay1983]

Middlesbrough vs Hull: Championship promotion race hotting up as Premier League wannabes clash

There is a massive game in the Championship this Friday night when 3rd placed Middlesbrough take on 4th placed Hull at the Riverside in a 7:45pm kick off. Neither side is enjoying a purple patch at the moment and defeat here could derail their promotion hopes altogether.

THE BET

BTTS “No” @ 4/7 with William Hill

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[StevieDay1983]

Derby vs Nottingham Forest: Can new boss Williams dent rival's promotion hopes?

The second East Midlands derby of the season takes place this Saturday in a 12:30pm kick off when Derby host Nottingham Forest at Pride Park. The home side will be looking to consolidate their place in the playoffs with a win. The away side will be aiming to give new manager and former Rams player Paul Williams his first win in charge at the club.

THE BET

Asian Handicap: Nottingham Forest +0.75 @ 22/23 with BetVictor

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[Sir Puntalot]

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[MuineBheag]

Like the look of Wimbledon tomorrow @ 11/10 

Wombles have generally great stats (shot ratio etc.),no missings ,still well in the play off mix and with brilliant away form this season.

Hartlepool season is pretty much over,they are staying for another season in league 2,lately they didnt loose for  last 4 games(won 2).Its time for a defeat for them.Come on the DONS !

[Sir Puntalot]

[StevieDay1983]

QPR vs Middlesbrough: Will Karanka's men save faltering promotion bid?

The Championship action returns this Friday night when in-form QPR welcome promotion-chasers Middlesbrough to Loftus Road for a 7:45pm kick off. It looks like another season in the second tier of English football for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's side but every player will be keen to earn their place in next season's squad. Middlesbrough will be looking to get their stuttering promotion bid back on track and build on the impressive 1-0 win gained against promotion rivals Hull.

Selections

Click Here To Bet On European Handicap: QPR +1 @ 1.73 with bet365

Click Here To Bet On Asian Handicap: QPR +0.5 @ 1.73 with BetVictor

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[StevieDay1983]

Brighton vs Burnley: Top two clash in Championship title battle

It is the battle of the top two in the Championship at Saturday lunchtime when second placed Brighton take on league leaders Burnley in a 12:30pm kick off. A win for the home side would blow the title and promotion race back wide open but a victory for the away side would put them within touching distance of sealing the league title.

Selection

Click Here To Bet On European Handicap: Burnley +1 @ 1.6 with Coral

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