Bolton Wanderers will be looking to finish the job away to Bradford City tonight in the League One play-off semi-final as they plot a path to Wembley.
Steven Schumacher's side have just a 1-0 lead to protect at Valley Parade as they attempt to end an exile from the Championship that stretches back to 2019.
But Bradford last played in the second tier in 2004 so they will be equally determined to turn the tie around and move a big step closer to promotion.
Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers
These sides were separated by just two points when the League One campaign finished, with Bradford just having the edge.
So this always looked like being a close tie and that was evident in the first leg as Amario Cozier-Duberry scored the only goal of the game in the second half.
That made it four games unbeaten for Bolton against Bradford City this season so it's not a big surprise to see Wanderers as odds-on favourites to reach the final.
But their odds of 4/11 look too short for a side with just a one-goal lead and Bradford may offer some value at 12/5 with Bet365 to qualify.
It should be another tight match and under 2.5 goals looks good at 11/10 with Betfred, given it has landed in three of the four meetings this term.
Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo
Real Madrid's wretched season hit a new low on Sunday as they watched Barcelona seal the La Liga title with a 2-0 win in El Clasico.
This campaign can't end quickly enough for Los Blancos but they still have three La Liga games to play, starting with a visit from Real Oviedo tonight.
Oviedo are maybe the only club in La Liga on an even bigger downer than Real Madrid, given they're already relegated and prop up the pile.
They've fired blanks in their last two games so backing a Real Madrid win to nil tonight could pay off at 7/5 with BetVictor.
Younger player could get a chance to shine for the Bernabeu giants in the final few games and teenage winger Franco Mastantuono is 33/20 at BetMGM for a goal or assist.
Girona vs Real Sociedad
Girona were playing Champions League football last season but now find themselves staring relegation from La Liga in the face.
With just three games to go, Girona sit third bottom so they desperately need a win when Real Sociedad come calling tonight.
The good news for Girona is that the Basque side already have European football secured after winning the Copa Del Rey so they don't have much left to play for.
Real Sociedad have also gone four games without a win since beating Atletico Madrid in that showpiece so that's why Girona are evens favourites at Ladbrokes tonight.
BTTS and over 2.5 goals have landed in the last two meetings so I'm going to combine those bets tonight at 21/20 with Bet365.
Interested in why both teams scoring is such a strong angle? Check out our Masterclass on BTTS and sharpen your match-reading game.
Super singles
- Under 2.5 goals in Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers 11/10 Betfred
- Real Madrid win to nil 7/5 BetVictor
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Girona vs Real Sociedad 21/20 Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
- Thu 20:00 Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers
- Thu 20:30 Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo
- Thursday’s La Liga betting tips: Expert predictions from Spain’s top flight
Racing tips
Rizzel is concentrating on the meeting at York today and has picked out three horses to watch.
As always, leave your own tips and comments below.
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Overnight in the MLS
🇺🇸 Cincinnati v Inter Miami (00:30)
🇺🇸 Seattle Sounders v San Jose Earthquakes (02:30)
▪️A Goal in Both Halves Double, 1.02/1 (William Hill)
▪️Over 2.5 Match Goals Double, 1.04/1 (bet365)
Well in jamsey goals galore in the mls especially in the Cincinnati/Inter miami game 👍
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5-3 (1-1 HT) to Inter Miami and 3-2 (1-1 HT) to Seattle Sounders.
Cheers Deano, only 2/14 games never went over.
Bradford vs bolton under 3.5mgls
Liverpool vs villa over 2.5mgls (friday)
0.98/1 @ paddy
Get your money on a red card for Hearts at Parkhead on Saturday . Can`t see a price yet . NAP
I was thinking the same thing Cocker, probably for Hearts, or another dubious penaty for Celtic.
No matter who you support, it’s very hard not to use the word cheating now with the refs. One error is a mistake, two are dubious, three is a week stinks. Feel for hearts, not on.
Just a pity you can’t get a price on Derek Mcinnes getting a red card on Saturday. He already had a melt down last night and that’s before his team has played against Celtic
ac my thinking to, Derek Mcinnes can be a nasty wee man at times and I think his anger could filter through to his team on Satu rday
Bradford v Bolton
Jonny Kenny anytime goal scorer 15/8
Penalty in the match 4/1
Own goal 10/1
Bet 365
🇨🇭 Basel v St Gallen (15:30)
🇦🇹 Sturm Graz II v Rapid Wien II (16:00)
▪️Over 2.5 Match Goals Double
▪️1.43/1, Ladbrokes
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3-1 to St Gallen and 2-1 to Rapid Wien II.
On a sidenote noticed in Switzerland that the Champions Thun won the league and have since lost the last four, today an 8-3 home defeat to Young Boys.
Takes being on holiday mode to the extreme 😂
Big Shift in the Cards Market for the Celtic v Hearts game on Saturday. With Bet365..A couple of hours ago they opened up 5/6 over 4 cards..just had a look just now and its 11/10 over 6 cards now…Not surprised
On that theme, think the over 2.5 cards for Hearts at 5/6 looks a solid bet..