Derby vs Bristol City The pressure is already on Rams boss Paul Warne. Poor performances and results have seen Derby win just once in the league from their opening three games and then dumped out of the EFL Cup by Barrow. The Rams are averaging 1.9 expected goals against (xGA), with only four sides conceding more shots. Their underlying performance […]
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth Portsmouth are undefeated on their return to the Championship with impressive draws against Leeds at Elland Road and then a 0-0 draw at home to relegated Luton Town. However, this only tells part of the story. The game against Leeds was very one-sided, with the Yorkshire team winning the xG battle 3.39 vs 0.94. Leeds won the […]
Burnley vs Cardiff We already knew that the Clarets had a strong squad and would go well this season, but the way they dispatched fellow promotion contenders have seen their odds to come to 5.5 to lift to the title, with Leeds pushed out to 4.0. I think it’s an overreaction, as Luton had several players missing, but it does […]
Norwich v Sunderland Norwich welcome managerless Sunderland to Carrow Road on Saturday. Canaries boss Wagner was under huge pressure in October but the board stuck with him and are now starting to see the benefits of allowing their manager time. The hosts have now lost just 5 in their last 19 games and its nine home games without defeat. Those […]
Cheltenham’s resurgence under Darrell Clarke contrasts sharply with Wycombe’s continued struggles, setting the stage for a tactical showdown. Meanwhile, an anticipated goal fest in the Peterborough vs Wigan clash underscores the attacking prowess on display in League One this weekend. Cheltenham vs Wycombe When Darrell Clarke took over at Cheltenham in late September they had just one point and had […]
In a weekend of football, the English Football League (EFL) presents a trio of high-stakes matches that are set to captivate fans with their promise of goals and intense action. The fixtures – Notts County vs Stockport, Plymouth vs Cardiff, and Barrow vs Crewe – each hold significant implications for the league standings and are poised to deliver on the […]
Wrexham vs Wimbledon I’m going to back Wrexham to score 1.5+ goals at a very attractive 4/5. The hosts have scored two or more goals in all 13 home games this term with an average of 3.15 goals. Their home form is so strong with 32 of their 49 points collected at home. It’s no surprise that they have the […]
Southampton vs Plymouth & Ipswich vs QPR Saints are chasing Ipswich hard for 2nd place and have moved to within five points of them after the Tractor Boys went W0-D2-L1 over the Xmas period. The Saints are in great form. They suffered four defeats on the spin in September but have now gone W11-D4-L0. At home, it’s W7-D1-L0 since Ipswich […]
This weekend in football presents a series of compelling matchups, each with its unique narrative. Fleetwood faces a tough challenge against a formidable Peterborough side, Stevenage looks to capitalize on their strong home form against struggling Exeter, and a local derby sees Ipswich and Norwich clash in what promises to be a high-scoring affair. These fixtures offer a blend of […]
In the Notts County vs Walsall match, Notts County’s solid home record contrasts with Walsall’s struggles, particularly in away games. Accrington, performing well under the radar, faces a less formidable Doncaster, highlighting Accrington’s potential for a home win. Blackpool, with a strong home performance record, is likely to overpower Carlisle, who face challenges adapting to League One, suggesting a probable […]
In the Bolton versus Exeter City matchup, Bolton’s impressive five-game winning streak and solid home record contrast sharply with Exeter’s struggle for goals, positioning the Wanderers as strong contenders for automatic promotion. Meanwhile, in the Huddersfield versus Southampton clash, Southampton’s ascendancy to the 4th spot, courtesy of their exceptional recent form, starkly contrasts with Huddersfield’s ongoing struggles, suggesting a potential […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Cardiff vs Norwich Norwich started the season well, but now find themselves as one of the most out of form teams in the Championship. After four games they had 10 points having scored 13 goals but since then they have collected a […]
I am going back to the well for our first bet of the weekend and taking Conor Chaplin and Ipswich to continue their runs of good form. Ipswich vs Plymouth Ipswich won again midweek as they went to Ashton Gate and came away with a 1-0 win, dominating for large spells of the game and should have won by more […]
It’s been a few weeks since I had a column for Mr Fix its tips as I have been fortunate enough to be in Rome for the Ryder Cup and then Lille for the rugby World Cup followed by the international break, but delighted to be back now and picking up from the last few columns where we were having […]
Notts County vs Forest Green Rovers County sit 2nd after an impressive return to the EFL with W5-D2-L1 with their lonely defeating coming in their opening fixture and a 5-1 thumping by Sutton. Since then, it’s been very good and now it’s three home wins on the spin beating Accrington, Tranmere and Grimsby. The hosts have been good value for the […]
Rotherham vs Norwich Norwich have been a bit of a surprise so far this season with 10 points from their opening four games and scoring 14 goals in the process. The Canaries have scored four at Southampton and four at Huddersfield generating an xG of over 2.0 in both away fixtures. They don’t have many shots, but the shots that […]
As we approach the weekend, football fans are eagerly awaiting a set of thrilling clashes that promise to be packed with goals, drama, and unexpected twists. From the high-flying Bolton aiming to make a mark in League One to Gillingham’s rise to the top, there’s a wealth of intriguing narratives to follow. Colchester’s search for form and Wrexham’s sensational return […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Millwall vs Blackburn A massive game in the Championship as it is pretty much winner takes it all from the Den. A win for the hosts and they will be in the Play-offs and if Rovers win then they will leapfrog the […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Ipswich vs Exeter Ipswich are the inform team in the country with 11 wins from their last 12 games, conceding just two and scoring 37, it’s a crazy run of form. What’s more impressive is this run includes away victories over Bolton, […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Grimsby vs Mansfield We successfully backed goals in my last column with Grimsby and I see no reason why we should change. The Mariners are 14th in League Two and following their 2-1 win over Doncaster on Easter Monday are now all […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Morecambe vs Plymouth Its tight at the top of L1 and the visitors will need three points here if they are to keep in the top two. A 4-0 defeat at the weekend in the Papa Johns Cup final at Wembley wasn’t […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Barnsley vs Morecambe The hosts will want to get back to winning ways after seeing their 12-game unbeaten run coming to an end on Tuesday night with an away defeat at Exeter. They were starting to put real pressure on Plymouth, Ipswich […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Leyton Orient vs Crawley The hosts have the best home record in the division with W14-D4-L1 this term with dropped points coming when they faced Stevenage, who sit 2nd, Northampton who are currently 4th and then Swindon and Barrow with sit just […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Swansea vs Middlesbrough Another excellent win for Boro and Michael Carrick last weekend as they won 5-0 at home to Reading. This week they travel to another team who are bang out of form in Swansea, Under Carrick Boro now have a […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Middlesbrough vs Reading We were let down last weekend by Boro as they failed to get on the scoresheet, but I am happy to back them to return to winning ways at home to Reading. Michael Carrick has turned the fortunes of […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. WBA vs Middlesbrough Since Michael Carrick left Old Trafford and was appointed as head coach at Boro there has been a remarkable turnaround of results and performances. Under his leadership, Boro have now collected 40 points from a maximum of 49. Defeats […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Middlesbrough vs QPR Since Michael Carrick was appointed as head coach at Boro there has been a remarkable turnaround of results and performances. Under his leadership Boro have now collected 37 points from a maximum of 46. Defeats have come to local […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Sunderland vs Reading I am going to take the hosts to score at least two goals here at a decent price of 11/10 with Betfred. The hosts under Mowbray have been slowly climbing the table and now sit just two points outside […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Wigan vs Luton Luton sits just outside the playoffs with a game in hand and will look to continue their promotion push when they visit Wigan who continue to struggle even after Kolo Toure joined the club as manager. Toure has overseen […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Accrington vs Bristol Rovers I am keen to get behind goals here. The hosts have been struggling recently with just one win in their last 12 as they slip towards League Two. Over these 12 games they have seen an average of […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, is here with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Barnsley vs Burton The hosts are in excellent form winning their last four games as they push up the league table and now look a good shout to push the top three for automatic promotion. This season they have gone W10-D3-L6 […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Cambridge vs Plymouth The Pilgrims dropped their first home points last time out and they will want to bounce back as they have Ipswich and Sheff Wednesday closing in on them. They were a little unlucky to lose, winning the xG 1.42 v […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough Peterborough travel to Bristol Rovers at the weekend and this follow both teams’ trends for goals! The Gas have scored an average of 1.56 goals at home with matches averaging 3.44 goals, whilst they have found the net […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Exeter vs Peterborough Peterborough travel to Exeter at the weekend and this should be an entertaining game. The hosts have seen a match average of 3.13 goals so far at St James Park this season. They have found the net in 6 […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Peterborough vs Cambridge Posh have gone W6-D1-L1 at home this season scoring an average of 2.50 goals per home fixture. They have the flat track bullies of League One having a home record in this division of W21-D6-L4 with two of these […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Tranmere vs Rochdale Tranmere have started to move through the gears in League Two and have now won their last five games on the spin without conceding a goal. Victories over Salford, Barrow, Sutton and Crewe have been impressive, and they now […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. MK Dons vs Plymouth The turnaround with MK Dons performances and results this season to last has been remarkable and maybe a little predictable given they lost key players over the summer. After 12 matches last season they sat 6th having won […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. This week’s EFL Football Tips include Derby vs Port Vale, Norwich vs Preston and Barnsley vs Exeter. Derby vs Port Vale Derby have just changed their manager and it looks to be a shrewd appointment in Paul Warne from Rotherham who has an […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, returns with his weekly betting previews and best bets in England’s Football League. Ipswich vs Portsmouth It’s a top-of-the-table clash at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon as the Tractor Boys welcome Portsmouth in what should be a good game. Ipswich have been playing well under McKenna only losing five of his 33 league matches. They […]
Football League expert, The Betting Desk, takes a deep dive into three of this week’s matches and provides his best bets from League One and League Two. Sutton vs Hartlepool Sutton have gone W3-D1-L0 at home this season with their only dropped points coming in their opening game against Newport, which refers to the underlying performance was a fair result. So far, they have […]
The Betting Desk returns with this weekend’s Football League tips with match previews for Norwich vs Coventry, Salford vs Crawley and Oxford vs Burton. Norwich vs Coventry Norwich started the season slowly as they failed to win in their opening 3 games but were generally the better side in each of them. 1-1 with Wigan saw them win the shot count 18 […]
Millwall v Reading Under Gary Rowett, Millwall have an impressive home record with W21-D11-L8 and the last 20 its W13-D4-L3 with defeats coming against Nottingham Forest, Luton, and Swansea. Over these 20 games they have conceded an average of just 0.65 goals with clean sheets in 45%. So far this season they have beaten Stoke and Coventry at home as […]
Exeter City v Cheltenham Town Exeter have started the season well and look to have made the jump up to League One look easy and comfortable. They sit 5th in the table having W2-D1-L1 scoring nine goals in the process. Their home record has been very impressive with a 3-1 win over Wycombe and a 4-0 victory over Port Vale. […]
Carlisle vs Swindon Swindon are still being priced up wrongly in League Two which is based on last seasons squad and manager. Ben Garner left to manage Charlton and he has taken a number of key players, whilst other players have also left plus there is more off field issues with the club facing a winding up petition in court. […]
Peterborough v Morecambe I am going to back goals at the Weston Homes Stadium as Peterborough welcome Morecambe on Saturday afternoon. Posh won 3-2 on the opening weekend, coming from 2-0 down at half time to win the game. However, defensively they weren’t great and gave up several chances to Cheltenham and their display was littered with poor defensive errors. […]
League Two is always so hard to predict and with no teams seemingly in real financial difficulty like we have seen the previous few seasons it is even harder. To that end, I am going to propose a double for my best bet in League two and take both Crawley and Northampton to finish in the top half. We can […]
I think it’s safe to say that Sheffield Wednesday took a little time to adjust to being back in League One. Their opening 21 games returned W8-D10-L3 with just 28 goals scored. They only scored two or more goals in nine of their opening 21 games. These 21 games were a bit of a struggle for the Yorkshire outfit as […]
EFL expert, The Betting Desk, joins us for a look ahead to the 2022-23 season in the Championship, providing his best ante-post bets in England’s second tier. Blades can cut through the crowd Sheffield Utd should go well this season. In their first season back in the EFL they took time to adjust which cost Slavisa Jokanovic his job after […]
Football League expert, The Betting Desk, takes a deep-dive into three of this week’s matches and provides his best bets from League One and League Two. Wimbledon vs Morecambe Goals have to be on the cards when AFC Wimbledon welcome Morecambe on Saturday afternoon to my favorite ground names – Cherry Red Records Stadium, as the battle of the Robinsons commences! AFC Wimbledon […]
I like both teams to score here as we have two sides that have promotion aspirations meeting at Adams Park, in what should be an entertaining game. The hosts under Gareth Ainsworth are a side that have a certain style and generally this has worked for them and given their budget, you can’t argue with the results. I don’t think […]
Football League expert, The Betting Desk, preview Saturday’s Championship match between West Brom and Millwall In my view the Baggies are the team to beat this year in the Championship. I had my doubts if the players would want to adapt to the new tactics and shape that new manager Valerien Ismael would enforce, but they have done so with […]
We’re delighted to welcome EFL expert and football data expert, The Betting Desk to our team of tipsters here at MFT. He’ll be providing weekly analysis on selected matches in the Football League and debuts with a deep dive in to Nottingham Forest’s visit to Stoke City on Saturday… Stoke City look to have finally got it right on and […]
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