THERE’S just one game in the Championship today but it’s a big one as Partick Thistle host Arbroath.
Partick Thistle v Arbroath
The Red Lichties need a win to keep their title hopes alive, after Killie's draw at Morton last night left the door open for them to close the gap, while the Jags are clinging on to a play-off spot by their fingernails after three defeats in a row.
Solid defending is one of the reasons why both sides have been riding high this season but that hasn’t been the case in recent weeks.
The Jags have shipped 10 goals in their last three outings while Arbroath conceded three times against Inverness and Raith either side of a 1-0 home win over Ayr United.
BTTS has come up in six of the last seven meetings and that makes it worth a bet today at 21/20 (SportingIndex).
Jags stopper Olatunji Akinola has two yellows in his last three games and looks good value for another card at 2/1 (McBookie).
Riath Rovers v Queen of the South (SPFL Trust Trophy Final)
Tomorrow’ SPFL Trust Trophy Final is the reason why there’s just one game in the second tier today.
Queen of the South head into the showpiece on the back of four defeats in a row so I fancy Raith Rovers to win inside 90 minutes at 5/4 with McBookie.
Matej Poplatnik has scored in his last three for John McGlynn’s side and is 6/4 with Bet365 for another strike in the final.
East Fife v Airdrie
It looked like Airdrie were going to close the gap in League One last weekend when they led Cove going into stoppage time.
But Fraser Fyvie then smashed home a stunner to seal a 1-1 draw and keep Paul Hartley’s men five points clear at the top.
Airdrie have the chance to put some more pressure on today with Cove not in action until tomorrow when they face Queen’s Park.
Ian Murray’s men are away to East Fife and Bet365 make them evens for a win which looks great value.
Callum Smith is in deadly form, netting five times in his last four outings for the Diamonds. That makes him a good shout for anytime scorer today at 13/8 (McBookie).
Queen's Park v Cove Rangers
Cove are closing in on the title but are in the middle of a tough run of games away from home.
Having won at Montrose and taken a point from Airdrie, the leaders now face Queen’s Park then Falkirk.
BTTS has come up in the last four for Cove but it’s not great value tomorrow at a best 7/9 with VBet.
The half-time draw is better at 23/20 (McBookie).
League Two
In League Two it’s all about the scrap for the final play-off place.
Stenhousemuir and Stranraer are looking to reel in Edinburgh City but both face tough games today.
I’m going for an under 2.5 goals double as Stenny host Annan and Forfar head to Stranraer (268/100, SBK).
Super Singles
- Akinola carded (2/1, McBookie)
- Raith win in 90 minutes (5/4, McBookie)
- Callum Smith goal (13/8, McBookie)
Under 2.5 Double
- Stenhousemuir and Stanraer (268/100, SBK)
McBookie Bet Builder
- Combining half-time draw at Queen’s Park with over 2.5 cards pays 128/100
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