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Posted on: 24 Dec 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Skybet Super 6 Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Skybet Super 6 Challenge predictions Newcastle vs Aston Villa Aston Villa come into this game on a poor run […]
Posted on: 24 Dec 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 24 Dec 2024
Three intriguing matchups stand out for bettors and fans alike. In the Championship, Sheffield United face Burnley in a heavyweight clash at the top of the table, pitting two of the league’s most defensively sound sides against each other in what promises to be a tightly contested battle. Meanwhile, Derby County host West Brom, with both teams eager to maintain […]
Posted on: 24 Dec 2024
As the festive football schedule heats up, three intriguing fixtures from the National League take centre stage for bettors this week. Dagenham & Redbridge welcome Braintree Town in a matchup that pits a strong home side against a struggling Braintree team battling relegation. Oldham face York City in a clash between a strong home outfit and a visiting side looking […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Skybet Super 6 Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Skybet Super 6 Challenge predictions Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Brentford have been outstanding at home this season, boasting a […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool on Sunday in what promises to be a thrilling, high-scoring encounter. Both sides were in action midweek in the EFL Cup, with Liverpool cruising past Southampton, while Spurs narrowly edged Manchester United in a dramatic 4-3 victory. Tottenham’s goalkeeper Fraser Forster will once again feature between the posts on Sunday despite a shaky performance against Manchester […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
Ipswich Town welcome Newcastle United to Portman Road on Saturday in a special fixture that will honour the legacy of Sir Bobby Robson, who made a lasting impact at both clubs during his illustrious career. Ipswich head into the match buoyed by a dramatic late victory over Wolverhampton and will be eager to build on that momentum with back-to-back Premier […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
This weekend offers an exciting lineup of fixtures across League Two and League One, with plenty of opportunities for value in the betting markets. From a battle of contrasting forms between Harrogate and Walsall, to a potentially high-scoring clash between Lincoln and Reading, and a game where goals could flow as Accrington Stanley host Salford City. Each of these matches […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
This weekend’s fixture list offers a mix of intriguing clashes across the National League, with opportunities for value in the betting markets. Eastleigh host Maidenhead in a match that promises goals, given both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities and recent trends. Forest Green Rovers, one of the most consistent teams in the league, welcome struggling Aldershot in what looks to be a […]
Posted on: 13 Dec 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Skybet Super 6 Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Skybet Super 6 Challenge predictions Arsenal vs Everton Arsenal host Everton on Saturday afternoon, with the Gunners enjoying a […]
Posted on: 13 Dec 2024
This weekend’s EFL action offers plenty of excitement and intriguing matchups across the leagues, with several games providing great value for bettors. Three standout fixtures to keep an eye on are Walsall vs Barrow, Bradford City vs Swindon Town, and Wrexham vs Cambridge. Each game brings unique dynamics, from promotion chasers solidifying their campaigns to struggling teams battling for survival. […]
Posted on: 12 Dec 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 12 Dec 2024
This weekend’s National League action brings a trio of intriguing fixtures with plenty of betting angles to explore. Tamworth vs York City pits a solid mid-table side against the league leaders, with both teams showing trends that suggest goals could be on the cards. Meanwhile, Barnet vs Ebbsfleet sees one of the division’s most dominant home sides host a struggling […]
Posted on: 06 Dec 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Skybet Super 6 Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Skybet Super 6 Challenge predictions Aston Villa vs Southampton Aston Villa ended their five-game winless run in the Premier […]
Posted on: 06 Dec 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 06 Dec 2024
Among the most intriguing fixtures to cover in this week’s EFL betting tips, Stockport County take on a struggling Exeter City side in League Two, Accrington Stanley face Bromley in what promises to be a goal-filled clash, and an out-of-form Barrow host an in-form MK Dons in League Two. Each of these games offers unique betting angles, from Stockport’s defensive […]
Posted on: 06 Dec 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
Posted on: 29 Nov 2024
This weekend’s National League action promises plenty of excitement, with three key fixtures offering intriguing betting opportunities. Braintree Town, fresh off a managerial change, face a tough test against high-flying Gateshead, who will look to capitalise on Braintree’s transitional phase. Maidenhead United take on York City, with the hosts struggling to find form against a York side that has been […]
Posted on: 29 Nov 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Bet365 6 Scores Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Bet365 6 Scores Challenge predictions Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Crystal Palace host Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, with the home […]
Posted on: 29 Nov 2024
This weekend’s football action offers plenty of intrigue, with key fixtures in the Championship providing both excitement and value for bettors. Sheffield United take on Sunderland in a top-of-the-table clash on Friday night, as two of the league’s best defensive sides battle for crucial points. Watford, unbeaten at home, host a struggling QPR side desperate for consistency, while Millwall travel […]
Posted on: 29 Nov 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
Posted on: 29 Nov 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 26 Nov 2024
We have some tasty EFL betting tips for you this time around, featuring the likes of Wycombe, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Blackburn, Barnsley and Reading. Wycombe are flying high, having found their groove with an impressive run of form, while Mansfield are struggling to maintain consistency, particularly on the road. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough welcome Blackburn to the Riverside in a clash that pits […]
Posted on: 25 Nov 2024
As the football action heats up across the lower leagues, the mid-week set of fixtures bring a trio of intriguing clashes that offer plenty of value for betting. Braintree Town vs Maidenhead United sets the stage for a relegation battle where both sides will be desperate to grind out a result, while Forest Green Rovers vs Halifax Town sees one […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
As the National League season progresses, several key fixtures this weekend offer intriguing betting opportunities. Barnet, boasting a strong home record, face Woking, who have struggled on the road. Southend United, aiming to improve their inconsistent form, host league leaders Forest Green Rovers. Meanwhile, York City, with an impressive home defence, take on a resilient Yeovil Town side. Without further […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that were […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
This weekend’s EFL fixtures present intriguing matchups as Peterborough United host Reading, aiming to capitalise on their strong home form against a Reading side struggling on the road. Shrewsbury Town face Birmingham City, with both teams seeking crucial points to improve their league standings. Meanwhile, Carlisle United take on Doncaster Rovers, where contrasting recent performances could influence the outcome. Peterborough […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Bet365 6 Scores Challenge. Here are this week’s selections. Our Bet365 6 Scores Challenge predictions Bournemouth vs Brighton This match is tough to call given the form of both […]
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
In this week’s Non-League betting tips, we preview the top-of-the-table clash between Forest Green Rovers and York City and the encounter between Gateshead and Aldershot. We then back goals in London as Dagenham welcome Barnet. Forest Green Rovers vs York City Forest Green and York City both come into this game with strong offensive records, setting up a likely scenario […]
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
With the international break this weekend we focus on just Leagues One and Two in our EFL betting tips. There is a massive game at the top of League One, where the recently promoted pair of Stockport County and Wrexham clash again. In League Two, we take a look at a resurgent Accrington Stanley as they host Swindon Town, and […]
Posted on: 08 Nov 2024
This week’s EFL betting tips spotlight a revitalised Cardiff City aiming to extend their impressive turnaround. In League Two, we back AFC Wimbledon to maintain their stellar home performance and anticipate a high-scoring encounter between Chesterfield and Accrington. Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers Cardiff City appear well-placed to secure all three points against a struggling Blackburn, making them an attractive […]
Posted on: 08 Nov 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this weekend’s action. […]
Posted on: 08 Nov 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that […]
Posted on: 08 Nov 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. Here are this week’s selections. Our Super 6 scores challenge predictions Liverpool vs Villa Liverpool have a record of W31-D3-L3 over the last 37 games at Anfield. Under new manager Arne Slot, it’s now 14 wins from 16 games in […]
Posted on: 08 Nov 2024
In this week’s Non-League betting tips, we preview the York City vs Hartlepool, Barnet vs Oldham, and Maidenhead vs Forest Green fixtures. York City vs Hartlepool York City are poised for a strong performance against Hartlepool United in their upcoming match. With a record of 10 wins, five draws, and one loss, and a goal difference of 28-9, York have […]
Posted on: 02 Nov 2024
In football betting, ‘shots on target’ typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. The shots on target betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including […]
Posted on: 01 Nov 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. Here are this week’s selections. Our Super 6 Scores challenge predictions Liverpool vs Brighton Liverpool have a record of W18-D3-L2 over the last 23 games at Anfield. Under new manager Arne Slot, it’s now 12 wins from 14 […]
Posted on: 01 Nov 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this […]
Posted on: 01 Nov 2024
Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd Sheffield United appear well-positioned to secure a win against Blackburn this weekend. Currently ranked fourth on xPTS and ninth on away xPTS, the Blades have performed consistently on the road, conceding only 0.88 xGA and 3.17 shots on target per game—figures only five teams in the division can beat. Their defensive solidity has seen them concede […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
In football betting, a “shot on target” typically refers to any shot directed towards the goal that would have gone in had it not been saved by the goalkeeper or blocked by the last defender. This betting market involves predicting the total number of shots on target during a match by a team or individual player, often including shots that […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With no further ado, here is our first batch of picks… Our Super 6 Scores challenge predictions Man City vs Southampton City have a home record of W17-D6-L0 over the last two seasons so it is unlikely that […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
In this week’s National League betting tips, we feature three teams looking to secure league football for next season, with leaders Forest Green hoping to maintain their status. Barnet will be looking to keep up the pace but face a challenging game against an improving Rochdale side, while Oldham and Dagenham are both underperforming but have the ability to score […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
In this week’s EFL betting tips, we feature a few teams with their eyes on direct Premier League promotion. Starting at the Stadium of Light, Oxford will be looking to upset Sunderland, while Burnley will continue their push for a place in the top flight when they host QPR. Elsewhere, Reading and Bristol Rovers square off in our feature match […]
Posted on: 18 Oct 2024
The Premier League fouls betting markets allow punters to wager on the total number of transgressions in a match, specific player fouls, players to be fouled, or which team will commit the most fouls. You can bet on over/under fouls, team fouls, or individual players. Below you can find our Premier League fouls tips and betting predictions ahead of this […]
Posted on: 17 Oct 2024
Reading vs Crawley Reading are expected to come out on top against Crawley in their League One clash this Saturday, largely due to their impressive home form. They’ve posted a W4-D1-L4 record, with just one home defeat to Leyton Orient. Across their last 20 home games, they’ve recorded a strong W13-D3-L4 tally, scoring 39 goals and only failing to score […]
Posted on: 17 Oct 2024
York City vs Ebbsfleet York City are set to claim victory against Ebbsfleet in their National League clash on Saturday. York have been in excellent form this season, with a record of W7-D5-L1 and an impressive home aggregate score of 8-3 from W4-D1-L1. They have kept seven clean sheets in 13 games whilst scoring in 10 of them. Currently sitting […]
Posted on: 17 Oct 2024
We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games. With no further ado, here is our first batch of picks… Our Super 6 Scores challenge predictions Man Utd vs Brentford Given United’s strong record against Brentford at Old Trafford but their struggle to score more than once, […]
Posted on: 11 Oct 2024
Wimbledon vs Carlisle Wimbledon are in a strong position to claim victory over Carlisle on Saturday afternoon. Their home form has been excellent, with three wins from three, scoring eight goals and conceding just two. Over their last four games, Wimbledon rank highly, sitting fourth for xG ratio and sixth for xPTS. Their non-penalty xG of 1.00 and xGA of […]
Posted on: 03 Oct 2024
Burnley vs Preston Burnley are well-positioned to secure a win against Preston North End on Saturday, thanks to their solid form and the tactical improvements under new manager Scott Parker. Burnley have been controlling games effectively, providing a platform for attackers like Jaidon Anthony, Luca Koleosho, and Lyle Foster to create and capitalize on opportunities. Preston’s defensive vulnerabilities, especially away […]
Posted on: 03 Oct 2024
Ebbsfleet vs Rochdale Rochdale are poised to score at least twice against Ebbsfleet this Saturday, backed by their strong offensive form and recent performances. This season they have gone W7-D2-L3, and I have them fourth on xPTS. Rochdale has been consistently finding the back of the net, averaging over two goals per game in their recent outings with no side […]
Posted on: 27 Sep 2024
Port Vale vs Swindon Port Vale are in a strong position to secure a victory over Swindon this weekend, having made a promising start to the season with a record of W3-D2-L2. Both losses came under unfortunate circumstances, at home to Doncaster, where Vale won the xG battle 2.48 vs 2.42, and away to league leaders Barrow, who scored four […]
Posted on: 27 Sep 2024
York vs Eastleigh If you are looking for a solid bet, York City looks like a strong pick to beat Eastleigh this weekend. York are flying high this season, sitting second for xPTS and fourth on xG. They are a real threat going forward, ranking fourth in total shots and 10th for shots on target, with only a handful of […]
Posted on: 19 Sep 2024
Luton vs Sheffield Wednesday The Hatters finally got off the mark last weekend as they beat Millwall to register a win in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League back in May. Their results look very poor with W1-D1-L3. They scored five goals with an xG of 4.79, while conceding seven goals from an xGA of just 3.75. […]
Posted on: 19 Sep 2024
Wealdstone vs Barnet The title favourites travel across London to play Wealdstone in the late kick-off on Saturday night. The hosts have won just one of their opening nine games, losing five. Games have been tight and close, with a total of just 17 goals, an average of 1.89 goals per 90 minutes. Wealdstone have managed just one clean sheet […]
Posted on: 12 Sep 2024
Middlesbrough vs Preston Middlesbrough started the season well, winning two of their opening four games and suffering just one defeat. They dropped points at home to Portsmouth in a 2-2 draw despite winning the xG battle 2.25 vs 0.68 and the shot 29 vs 5, with Pompey scoring twice from just three shots on target. The match at Derby followed […]
Posted on: 29 Aug 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 22 Aug 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 15 Aug 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 02 Mar 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 02 Feb 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 19 Jan 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2024
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 […]
Posted on: 29 Dec 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 15 Dec 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 08 Dec 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 24 Nov 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 11 Nov 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 27 Oct 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 20 Oct 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 22 Sep 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 01 Sep 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 24 Aug 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 05 May 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 28 Apr 2023
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, […]
Posted on: 14 Apr 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 07 Apr 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 31 Mar 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 17 Mar 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 10 Mar 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 03 Mar 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 24 Feb 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 17 Feb 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 10 Feb 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 20 Jan 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2023
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 […]
Posted on: 17 Dec 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 09 Dec 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 18 Nov 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 11 Nov 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 28 Oct 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 21 Oct 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 14 Oct 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 07 Oct 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 30 Sep 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 16 Sep 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 02 Sep 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 26 Aug 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 19 Aug 2022
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. […]
Posted on: 12 Aug 2022
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. […]
Posted on: 05 Aug 2022
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. […]
Posted on: 27 Jul 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 26 Jul 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 25 Jul 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2022
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 […]
Posted on: 24 Sep 2021
Football League expert, The Betting Desk, previews Saturday’s English League Two match between Mansfield and Rochdale.
Posted on: 17 Sep 2021
Football League expert, The Betting Desk, previews Saturday’s English League Two match between Mansfield and Rochdale.
Posted on: 10 Sep 2021
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 […]
Posted on: 27 Aug 2021
EFL expert The Betting Desk is back with his data-driven best bet for this weekend in the match at Sunderland v Wycombe.
Posted on: 20 Aug 2021
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 […]