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Predictions for matches in Premier League, Championship, League 1 & League 2 from January 2nd to January 4th

As always at this time of the season it’s been a really hectic & intense schedule of fixtures in all the domestic leagues and there is no doubting all the managers & players will be delighted that the crazy period of physically & mentally demanding games are coming to an end with this final set of midweek fixtures.

I’ve had a good look at all the midweek fixtures in all the main domestic leagues & here are my own predictions on how I think those games might go:

Premier League predictions:

ARSENAL to beat Fulham 2-1/3-1
ASTON VILLA to beat Swansea 2-0/2-1
STOKE to beat Blackburn 2-0/2-1
EVERTON to beat Bolton 2-0/2-1
CHELSEA to beat Wolves 2-1/3-1
MAN CITY to beat Liverpool 2-0/2-1
MAN UNITED to beat Newcastle United 2-1/3-1
QPR to beat Norwich City 2-0/2-1
SUNDERLAND to beat 2-0/2-1
TOTTENHAM to beat West Brom 3-0/3-1

Championship Predictions:

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Draw 1-1/2-2
BLACKPOOL to beat Middlesbrough 2-1/3-1
Brighton vs Southampton Draw 1-1/2-2
Bristol City vs Millwall Draw 1-1/2-2
Cardiff City vs Reading Draw 1-1/2-2
DONCASTER ROVERS to beat Barnsley 2-0/2-1
HULL CITY to beat Derby County 2-0/2-1
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest Draw 1-1/2-2
LEEDS UNITED to beat Burnley 2-0/2-1
Peterborough vs Birmingham City Draw 1-1/2-2
PORTSMOUTH to beat Watford 2-0/2-1
WEST HAM UNITED to beat Coventry 3-0/3-1

League 1 Predictions:

Rochdale vs Preston Draw 1-1/2-2
BOURNEMOUTH to beat Wycombe 2-0/2-1
BURY to beat Walsall 2-0/2-1
Carlisle vs Sheffield United Draw 1-1/2-2
CHARLTON to beat Brentford 2-0/2-1
Chesterfield vs Oldham Draw 1-1/2-2
EXETER to beat Yeovil 1-0/2-0
HARTLEPOOL to beat Scunthorpe 2-1/3-1
MK DONS to beat Colchester 2-1/3-1
HUDDERSFIELD to beat Notts County 2-0/2-1
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY to beat 2-0/2-1
STEVENAGE to beat Leyton Orient 2-0/2-1

League 2 Predictions:

ACCRINGTON STANLEY to beat Macclesfield 2-1/3-1
BRISTOL ROVERS to beat Barnet 2-0/2-1
BURTON to beat Hereford 2-0/3-0
Crewe vs Morecambe Draw 1-1/2-2
GILLINGHAM to beat Aldershot 2-0/3-0
CRAWLEY to beat Oxford 2-1/3-1
Plymouth vs Torquay Draw 1-1/2-2
CHELTENHAM to beat Port Vale 2-0/2-1
ROTHERHAM to beat Bradford 2-0/2-1
SHREWSBURY to beat Northampton 2-0/3-0
SOUTHEND to beat Dagenham 3-0/3-1
SWINDON to beat Wimbledon 3-0/3-1

Remember to check the latest team news before you bet & also to shop around for the best odds & best terms available and good luck with whatever bets you have.

Teams that led the divisions on Christmas Day and what happened to them at the end of the season:

League One:

2010: Brighton led by three points and went on to win the league last season

2009: Leeds led by 4 points but could only finish second behind Norwich wore were lying third on Christmas Day

2008: Leicester were four points clear and held on to win the title

2007: Nottingham Forest led Swansea on goal difference on Christmas Day but the teams finished in reverse order at the end of the season at the top of the table

2006: Nottingham Forest led by two points but could only finish fourth behind Scunthorpe who occupied second place on Christmas Day

2005: Swansea were two points clear as the turkey was served (finished 6th behind Southend) who were sixth on Christmas Day.

2004: Luton were four points clear and the Hatters went on the lift the title

To summarise: Three of the seven teams that led the table on Christmas Day went on to win the league with five finishing in the top two

This year’s team at the top on Christmas Day: Charlton (five point lead)

League Two:

2010: Chesterfield led by two points and went on to land the title

2009: Notts County were only lying sixth on Christmas Day but improved sufficiently to win the league. Rochdale were seven points clear at the top but could only finish third

2008: Wycombe let a nine point lead slip (finished third) as Brentford (third on Christmas Day) went on the win the title

2007: MK Dons held on to their lead which was five points when Santa went on his travels

2006: Walsall led by four points and ultimately landed the top prize

2005: Wycombe failed again (led by four points) when only finishing sixth behind Carlisle who occupied third place on Christmas Day

2004: Scunthorpe let a seven point lead slip as Yeovil reversed the top two Christmas Day placings when it mattered most

To summarise: Three leaders won their respective titles, whilst six of the seven teams gained automatic promotion

This year’s team at the top on Christmas Day: Crawley (four point lead)

Correct Score predictions for Premier League, Championship, League 1 & League 2 matches for weekend commencing 29th October

I’ve had a good look at the fixtures lists for the Premier League, Championship, League 1 & League 2 and here are my Correct Score predictions for every single game in all of those leagues, I’ve provided a couple of score options for each match to offer choice & cover options, as ever take a look & do as you choose:

Premier League Correct Score predictions:

MANCHESTER UNITED to beat Everton 2-1/3-1
CHELSEA to beat Arsenal 2-1/3-1
MANCHESTER CITY to beat Wolves 2-0/3-0
NORWICH CITY vs BLACKBURN draw 1-1/2-2
SUNDERLAND vs ASTON VILLA Draw 1-1/2-2
SWANSEA vs BOLTON draw 1-1/2-2
TOTTENHAM to beat QPR 3-0/3-1
FULHAM to beat Wigan 2-0/2-1
LIVERPOOL to beat West Brom 2-1/3-1
STOKE CITY to beat Newcastle Utd 2-0/2-1

Championship Correct Score predictions:

BARNSLEY to beat Bristol City 2-0/2-1
BIRMINGHAM CITY vs BRIGHTON 1-1/2-2
READING to beat Crystal Palace 2-0/2-1
DERBY vs PORTSMOUTH 1-1/2-2
DONCASTER to beat Coventry 2-0/2-1
LEEDS UNITED to beat Cardiff 2-1/3-1
MILLWALL vs IPSWICH 1-1/2-2
NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs HULL CITY draw 1-1/2-2
SOUTHAMPTON to beat Middlesbrough 2-1/3-1
WEST HAM UTD to beat Leicester City 2-0/2-1
BLACKPOOL to beat Burnley 2-1/3-1

League 1 Correct Score predictions:

BRENTFORD vs CHESTERFIELD 1-1/2-2
STEVENAGE to beat Bury 2-1/3-1
CARLISLE to beat Oldham 2-0/2-1
COLCHESTER vs NOTTS COUNTY draw 1-1/2-2
HARTLEPOOL vs CHARLTON draw 1-1/2-2
PRESTON to beat Bournemouth 2-0/2-1
ROCHDALE vs LEYTON ORIENT draw 1-1/2-2
SCUNTHORPE vs TRANMERE draw 1-1/2-2
SHEFFIELD UNITED to beat Exeter 2-0/3-0
MK DONS to beat Walsall 2-0/2-1
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY to beat Wycombe 2-0/2-1
HUDDERSFIELD to beat Yeovil 3-0/3-1

League 2 Correct Score predictions:

ALDERSHOT vs CREWE draw 1-1/2-2
BURTON to beat Barnet 2-0/2-1
BRISTOL ROVERS to beat Dagenham 2-1/3-1
CHELTENHAM to beat Plymouth 2-0/2-1
CRAWLEY to beat Accrington 2-0/2-1
MACCLESFIELD vs SOUTHEND 1-1/2-2
MORECAMBE to beat Gillingham 2-0/2-1
NORTHAMPTON vs ROTHERHAM 1-1/2-2
PORT VALE to beat Oxford 2-1/3-1
SHREWSBURY to beat Wimbledon 2-0/2-1
SWINDON to beat Bradford City 2-0/3-0
TORQUAY to beat Hereford 3-0/3-1

 I’ve provided a couple of score options for each match to offer choice & cover options, as ever take a look & do as you choose, please remember to check the latest team news & shop around for the best odds & conditions.

League 1 & League 2 Match Previews & Predictions for October 8th & 9th

The International scene takes centre stage again this weekend meaning no Premier League or Championship action will be taking place but that doesn’t mean domestic football in England comes to a halt entirely with full fixtures lists in League 1 & League 2 there for us all to get stuck into.
 
There are 24 interesting fixtures taking place in League 1 & League 2 this weekend and here are my match previews & predictions for the main feature matches plus predictions for all other remaining fixtures:

League 1 Feature Match Previews

Charlton vs Tranmere (Saturday 3.00pm) :- Tranmere travel to leaders Charlton with a couple of away wins to their name this season so they have to be respected but Charlton are unbeaten so far at home in the league & I expect them to maintain that by winning this.

3 wins & 2 draws is Charlton’s impressive home record so far with 11 goals scored & only 4 conceded and that’s a record that should prove too much for Tranmere to break with Chris Powell’s side in good, confident winning form in the league & looking very good for promotion as things stand right now.

A home defeat against Brentford in the Johnstone Paint Trophy was not great for Charlton but Chris Powell rested a lot of the key players with this game in mind & that should be a move that pays off with CHARLTON looking well worth a punt to win this & consolidate their strength at the top.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:-  CHARLTON to win
Correct Score options:- CHARLTON to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Wright-Phillips/Jackson/Hayes

 
 
Huddersfield Town vs Stevenage (Saturday 3.00pm) :- Lee Clark’s Huddersfield Town let punters down badly last time at home by letting a 2-0 lead slip late on but while Stevenage command respect, I do expect Huddersfield to make it home league win number 4 for the season here.

Lee Clark’s side continue their impressive, incredible unbeaten run into this game & it’s now 35 matches since Huddersfield Town lost in the league & having won 4-0 away in impressive style last weekend I just can’t see how that sequence will not continue here & how it won’t continue with a win.

Stevenage are a capable side on their day & can damage teams with the way they play but I don’t believe there is a better, more confident team that Huddersfield Town in League 1 at present & I am taking Lee Clark’s side to win again here & they are well worth sticking in all the bets & multiples this weekend.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:- HUDDERSFIELD TOWN to win
Correct Score options:- HUDDERSFIELD TOWN to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Rhodes/Novak/Kay
 
 

Sheffield Wednesday vs Chesterfield (Saturday 3.00pm) :- Sheffield Wednesday & Chesterfield might well be two clubs with vastly different histories in terms of success & achievement but that won’t count for anything once the whistle goes & this should be a competitive local derby with an edge to it.

Former Sheffield Wednesday hero John Sheridan brings his Chesterfield Town side to take on his old side & he will certainly be highly motivated to make sure Chesterfield are up for this one & will compete hard but whether they will have enough to break Sheffield Wednesday’s 100% home league record is another question altogether.

5 home wins from 5 league games with 13 goals scored & only 4 conceded is a very, very impressive record for Sheffield Wednesday & Gary Megson’s side just look a completely confident & organised team at home, playing every home game with the belief they will win & that’s exactly how they will see this one as well.

Gary Megson will know that Chesterfield will be up for this one & he will respect that but this game should be all about what Sheffield Wednesday do & if they what they’ve done in their previous 5 home games then they should win this & backing them make it 6 home league wins out of 6 looks the way to go in this one.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:- SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY to win
Correct Score options:- Sheffield Wednesday to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Madine/Marshall/McGoldrick

Predictions for remaining League 1 matches:

BOURNEMOUTH to beat Rochdale 2-0/2-1
BURY vs EXETER Draw 1-1/2-2
CARLISLE vs BRENTFORD Draw 1-1/2-2
COLCHESTER to beat Yeovil 2-0/2-1
SCUNTHORPE vs LEYTON ORIENT Draw 1-1/2-2
WYCOMBE vs WALSALL Draw 1-1/2-2
NOTTS COUNTY to beat Hartlepool 2-0/2-1
MK DONS to beat Oldham 2-1/3-1
 
 
 
 
League 2 Feature Match Previews

Northampton Town vs Crawley (Saturday 12.45pm):- Crawley were strong Ante-post favourites for League 2 & despite a couple of horrendous results they do look the business & travel to Northampton looking to go top of League 2 so should be a cracking match.

Crawley have suffered a couple of nightmare results so far this season including getting absolutely destroyed 6-0 only a few weeks ago but they’ve certainly shown their character & quality by winning several matches since then & their confidence levels will be sky high ahead of this one.

2nd place in the table as things stand now, 3 points for Crawley in this one will take them top & although Northampton will give it a go in front on their own fans, Crawley have more quality & should have too much for Northampton here making the general 11/10 for a Crawley win look very fair value indeed.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:-   CRAWLEY to win
Correct Score options:- Crawley to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Tubbs/Barnett/Drury

 
 
Swindon vs Hereford (Saturday 3.00pm):- Mid-table Swindon welcome 2nd bottom Hereford for what should be a good footballing contest but one that should result in a home win for Paulo Di Canio’s Swindon.

I say should result in a win for Swindon because they have won 4 of their 5 home league games & just look a really good, confident footballing side at home while Hereford are yet to win away & have only scored twice on their travels so far this season.

The fact Hereford have battled their way to 3 draws away from home takes the edge of Swindon’s appeal slightly but I cannot look beyond a Swindon win here & while they are a price to win, it’s well worth putting Swindon down for a home win & well worth backing them as well.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:-   SWINDON TOWN to win
Correct Score options:- Swindon to win 2-0/3-0
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Connell/Kerrouche/Jervis
 
Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet – (Saturday 3.00pm) :- 6th place Shrewsbury against 4th bottom Barnet here & in all honesty it should be a case of a comfortable home win here.

I’m not being disrespectful to Barnet at all & they will go into this game to compete for everything as they always do but Shrewsbury Town are a very good side at home while Barnet struggle away and everything looks in place here for Shrewsbury to make it 5 home wins from 6 here.

Shrewsbury’s home record in the league currently stands at 4 wins from 5 with 10 goals scored & only 3 conceded and while the odds-on quote for a Shrewsbury home win is not brilliant, it’s entirely realistic & looks a bet worthy of a punt.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:- SHREWSBURY TOWN to win
Correct Score options:- SHREWSBURY to win 3-0/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Morgan/Wright/Collins

 
 
Rotherham United vs Burton (Saturday 3.00pm):- 9th placed Rotherham welcome 11th placed Burton for what should be a cracking, competitive game between sides who matches usually include their fair share of goals & this might well be another.

The 22 games that Rotherham & Burton have played in so far this season have produced 69 goals at an average of more than 3 per game so the prospects for goals look good & it’s definitely a game that’s set up to be really competitive but really open making it one that can go either way.

Calling which way this will go is certainly not easy & I was seriously tempted to go with a scoring draw but I just think home advantage could be just that here for Rotherham & I’m taking Rotherham to make it 4 home league wins from 6 and earn 3 massive points here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:- ROTHERHAM UNITED to win
Correct Score options:- Rotherham to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:- Evans/Grabban/Revell

Predictions for remaining League 2 fixtures:

ALDERSHOT to beat Macclesfield 2-0/2-1
CHELTENHAM vs DAGENHAM Draw 1-1/2-2
CREWE vs SOUTHEND Draw 1-1/2-2
TORQUAY to beat 2-0/2-1
GILLINGHAM vs PORT VALE Draw 1-1/2-2
MORECAMBE to beat Wimbledon 2-0/2-1
OXFORD vs BRISTOL ROVERS Draw 1-1/2-2
ACCRINGTON to beat Plymouth 2-1/3-1

Well those are my own independent views for this weekend & hopefully you find them interesting & informative in some way.

The idea behind the betting recommendations is to cover the main football betting markets hopefully they help guide you towards successful punts on what should prove to be another truly fascinating & dramatic set of League 1 & League 2 matches.

Remember to check the latest team news before you bet & also to shop around for the best odds & best terms available and good luck with whatever bets you have.

My points tally features teams which survived their relevant leagues last year, whereby the points relate to matches won/drawn/lost in corresponding matches played this season–compared to last year’s results.  Matches involving promoted/relegated teams are therefore not included.

This weeks midweek games:

Championship:

TUESDAY

Bristol City: +3 (best price: 2/1) v Reading: -8 (best price: 8/5)

Burnley: -6 (best price: 7/5) v Nottingham Forest: -2 (best price: 21/10)

Derby: +11 (best price: Evens) v Barnsley: +2 (best price: 100/30)

Doncaster: -2 (best price: 9/5) v Hull: +4 (best price: 13/8)

Watford: level (best price: 6/4) v Millwall: level (best price: 2/1)

WEDNESDAY

Middlesbrough: +10 (best price: 13/10) v Leicester: -1 (best price: 23/10)

League 1:

TUESDAY

MK Dons: +6 (best price: 6/4) v Charlton: +9 (best price: 15/8)

League 2:

FRIDAY

Southend: +6 (best price: 6/4) v Shrewsbury: +11 (best price: 2/1)

60 games played (Bristol Rovers have contested two of the three 0-0 draws to date):

Home wins: 21 (equates to odds of 15/8 via percentages)

Drawn games: 14 (100/30)

Away wins: 25 (11/8)

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Half time details:

Home team in front: 14 (100/30)

Draw at the interval: 25 (11/8)

Away team leading at the break: 21 (15/8)

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Double result details:

Home–Home: 10

Home–Draw: 4

Home–Away: 0

Draw–Home: 9

Draw–Draw: 8

Draw–Away: 8

Away–Home: 2

Away-Draw: 2

Away–Away: 17

35/60 games (58.3%) remained the same way at full time as they stood after 45 minutes of play.

Home teams leading at the interval gained 80.9% of the available points (34/42) when the final whistle blew.  Away teams secured 53/63 points when they led at the break (84.1%).

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More away teams (than home teams) scored the opening goal of the game.

25 home teams scored first: 18 wins–6 draws–1 defeat

The only defeat was inflicted upon Plymouth who took the lead after 49 minutes only to lose 1-4!

32 away teams scored first: 24 wins–5 draws–3 defeats

In total, 12 teams led from the 48th minute/thereafter gaining 31/36 possible points.  Home teams: 7–1–1 and away teams: 3–0–0

Six of the seven home teams won when scoring the first goal in the 53rd minute/thereafter.

Only Shrewsbury let the side down when they allowed Plymouth to gain a share of the spoils in injury time.

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All twelve home teams that went two goals clear in League two won their respective games, creating a goal difference of 35-4 in the process.

Thirteen of the fourteen away teams to create a two goal cushion won.  Only Burton allowed the lead to slip, dropping two points at Torquay having gone two goals clear after 53 minutes.

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How many goals does it take to win/draw/lose matches in League One?

Home teams scoring:

No goals (15): 3 draws–12 defeats

1 goal (23): 6 wins–7 draws–10 defeats

2 goals (14): 7 wins–4 draws–3 defeat

3 goals (5): 5 wins

4 goals (3): 3 wins

Collective home stats:

Home teams scoring a maximum of one goal (38):

6 wins–10 draws–22 defeats (24.6% of possible points gained)

Home teams scoring 2 goals or more (22):

15 wins–4 draws–3 defeat (74.2% of possible points gained)

Away teams scoring:

No goals (18): 3 draws–15 defeats

1 goal (19): 7 wins–7 draws–5 defeats

2 goals (15): 10 wins–4 draws–1 defeats

3 goals: (6): 6 wins

4 goals (2): 2 wins

Collective away stats:

Maximum of one goal scored (37):

7 wins–10 draws–20 defeats (21.6% of points gained)

Two goals or more scored (23):

18 wins–4 draws–1 defeat (84.1% of points gained)

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Repetitive correct scores in League Two:

1-1 (7–equates top odds of 15/2 via percentages)

0-1 (7)

1-2 (7)

1-0 (6)

2-0 (4)

3-0 (4)

2-2 (4)

2-1 (3)

0-0 (3)

0-2 (3)

2-3 (3–most profitable score-line to date)

1-3 (2)

Swindon v Rotherham (live on SS2–12.15 Saturday)

All time league record (24):

Swindon: 16 wins

Draws: 4

Rotherham: 6

League games played at Swindon (13):

Swindon: 10 (relates to odds of 30/100 via percentages)

Draws: 1 (12/1)

Rotherham: 2 (11/2)

Since:

Swindon victory: 1

Drawn game: 8

Rotherham win: 0

Swindon have scored at least two goals in nine of the thirteen matches.

Rotherham have scored just seven goals in the last eight games.

Last league game contested in the 2005/2006 season.

No cup matches have ever been contested by these two teams.

League 1 & League 2 Weekend Preview & Recommendations

The Premier League action takes a break this weekend as International football takes centre stage with many vastly important European Championship qualifiers taking place & there is no doubting the majority of the media attention will be focused on the international scene.

That however does not mean that all domestic football action stops & all of those connected to the clubs in League 1 & League 2 will be fully focused on another round of important league matches & hoping their teams get the results they are looking for.

I’ve had a good look at the fixture lists for League 1 & League 2 this weekend and here are what I believe to be the best bets worth consideration at the very least:

Best Bets in League 1:

MK DONS to beat Carlisle - This looks set to be a cracking battle as 6th placed Carlisle welcome League 1 leaders MK Dons & there is no doubting this will be competitive & there should be a few goals thrown in as well. Carlisle are never easy to play & especially at home where they are strong but MK Dons have been very impressive in all competitions this season looking a very positive, confident side & I think at a general 6/4 they are well worth a bet to get another huge away win here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Result: MK DONS to win
Correct Score options: MK Dons to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Macdonald/Chadwick/Ibehre

SHEFFIELD UNITED to beat Bury:- Another good, competitive contest is on the cards here as Danny Wilson’s in form Sheffield United welcome Bury who are unbeaten away to Bramhall Lane – Sheffield United have won both home matches so far & have achieved 4 wins & a draw from their opening 5 league games scoring 9 goals & only conceding 3 so while Bury will give it a real go they suffered the blow of losing their prolific goalscorer Ryan Lowe in midweek & on balance that makes the general 8/11 available for a Sheffield United win look a worthy bet here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: SHEFFILED UNITED to win
Correct Score options: Sheffield United to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Player to score anytime: Creswell/Porter/Quinn

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN to beat Oldham - Lee Clark’s Huddersfield Town travel to Oldham with their incredible run of form still in tact, unbeaten in a league match in 2011 & now looking like they have got their confidence & eye for goal back they look worth a bet at a shade of odds against to travel to Oldham & to have too much attacking power for an Oldham side who are organised but lack potency in front of goal.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: HUDDERSFIELD TOWN to win
Correct Score options: Huddersfield Town to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Lee/Novak/Roberts

CHARLTON to beat Sheffield Wednesday:- It is incredible to see these two former mid-table Premier League sides fighting it out in League 1 but that is the reality of the situation & it’s a huge game for both teams who are desperate for promotion. Definitely looks set to be a really competitive game & Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping new signing Ryan Lowe can carry on scoring but Chris Powell seems to have Charlton playing with belief & confidence right now and they look a fair bet to make home advantage pay big dividends by taking 3 huge points here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Result: CHARLTON to win
Correct Score Options: Charlton to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Wright-Phillips/Jackson/Hayes

Remaining Score predictions for League 1 matches:

CHESTERFIELD to beat Leyton Orient 1-0/2-0
HARTLEPOOL to beat Exeter 2-0/2-1
NOTTS COUNTY to beat Bournemouth 2-0/2-1
SCUNTHORPE vs COLCHESTER DRAW 1-1/2-2
STEVENAGE to beat Rochdale 2-0/2-1
TRANMERE to beat Yeovil 2-0/3-0
WALSALL vs BRENTFORD DRAW 1-1/2-2

Best Bets in League 2:

PORT VALE to beat Wimbledon:- Micky Adams will have been keen to get his players focused on this match the very second the whistle blew last weekend to signal the end of their disappointing 3-2 home defeat & he will see this game against Wimbledon as the chance to put those wrongs right here – I do have great respect for Wimbledon & they have shown they can score goals but they also look defensively fragile to me & Port Vale have enough about them to make the general 2/1 available look a solid price & I am taking Micky Adam’s side to bounce back with a win here.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result:- PORT VALE to win
Correct Score options: PORT VALE to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Roberts/Loft/Pope

ROTHERHAM to beat Swindon:- I really cannot understand the bookmakers on this one, unbeaten League 2 leaders Rotherham are a near 2/1 to beat a Swindon side who have lost 4 of the 5 league games – it just doesn’t add up & quite simply Rotherham have the confidence, the form & the ability to go to Swindon and beat what looks a very average team lacking organisation & belief, at near 2/1 Rotherham look one of the great value bets of the weekend in my opinion.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: ROTHERHAM to win
Correct Score options: Rotherham to win 2-1/3-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime: Harrison/Grabban/Holroyd

MORECAMBE to beat Bradford:- Bradford will come into this game with the confidence boost of beating local rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the Cup but even so they face a very tough test in going to 2nd placed Morecambe who have 4 league wins to their name already this season & at a shade of odds on they look well worth a punt to make that 5 league wins from 6 against a Bradford side who don’t travel well.
Betting Recommendations:
Outright Match Result: MORECAMBE to win
Correct Score options: MORECAMBE to win 2-0/2-1
First Goalscorer each way/Players to score anytime:  Jevons/Carlton/Ellison

Remaining Predictions for League 2 matches:

ALDERSHOT vs CHELTEHAM DRAW 1-1
ACCRINGTON to beat Barnet 2-1/3-1
CRAWLEY to beat Bristol Rovers 2-0/2-1
CREWE vs OXFORD DRAW 1-1/2-2
GILLINGHAM vs SHREWSBURY DRAW 1-1/2-2
HEREFORD vs DAGENHAM DRAW 1-1/2-2
SOUTHEND to beat Northampton 2-0/2-1
TORQUAY to beat Macclesfield 2-0/2-1

Well those are my own independent views for this weekend & hopefully you find them interesting & informative in some way.

The idea behind the betting recommendations is to cover the main football betting markets hopefully they help guide you towards successful punts on what should prove to be another truly fascinating & dramatic set of League 1 & League 2 matches.

Remember to check the latest team news before you bet & also to shop around for the best odds & best terms available and good luck with whatever bets you have.