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Derby County vs Bristol City – Match Preview

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The Friday evening fixture in the Skybet Championship comes from Pride Park with Derby County vs Bristol City. The Rams are in great form, can City stop them and gain a much needed win?

The hosts will be hoping to widen the gap between them and the play-off positions, as Wolves are a massive ten points ahead of the Rams at the top of the table. Bristol City will be hoping to turn their recent form around having lost their last four in all competitions, however they are still comfortable in the play-off positions.

Gary Rowett’s side have become a formidable force this season in the Championship. They currently sit in second place, with many fans hoping this will finally be the season they can see it all the way through. For years now they have constantly fallen at the final hurdle, however they seem to have a more solid and considered approach to their matches. Striker, Matej Vydra, is in the form of his life having scored 15 goals in the league; sharing the accolade of top scorer with Sheffield United’s Leon Clarke.

Matej Vydra is joint top scorer in the Skybet Championship alongside Sheff Utd’s Leon Clarke with 15 goals Photo Credit: skysports.com

The Rams have also been good at shutting up shop at the back, having conceded only 23 goals in their 27 league matches. They are the team no one will want to face right now; can they keep on marching forward?

Skybet Correct Scxore Group Betting – Derby to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 13/2

Bristol City have had an eventful January so far, with their eagerly awaited Carabao Cup second leg tie with Manchester City just around the corner. Bristol will want to head into that second leg with confidence, and a win against Derby would give them just that. Just like their opponents, they have a talisman playing well in Bobby Reid who has 12 goals and 3 assists in the league.

Reid has 12 goals so far this season for Bristol City and will be a real threat to the Derby defence Photo Credit: skysports.com

However, their recent form makes for grim reading and they will have to quickly tighten things up against an organised Derby side. Can Lee Johnson’s men turn their fortunes around, having given a great account of themselves in their last televised match against Manchester City?

Skybet Match Result – Bristol City to Win – 13/5

 

Score Prediction: 2-1 win for Derby. Both sides like to attack however recent form and fatigue will give the Rams the upper hand.

Both Derby County and Bristol City have scored two or more goals in 51% of their SkyBet Championship matches.

Derby County have been awarded an average of 4.9 corners per match and Bristol City have been awarded an average of 5.6 corners.

Darren England will take charge of the fixture. England has awarded an average of 39.7 booking points in his 17 Championship matches.

 

Suggested Tips

(SkyBet)

  • Both Players to Score – Vydra and Reid – 6/1
  • Penalty Specials – A Penalty Awarded – 5/2
  • Full Time Result and BTTS – Derby and Yes – 10/3

(BET365)

  • Alternative Total Goals – Over 3.5 – (link no longer available)
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Jamie Paterson – (link no longer available)
  • To Score in Both Halves – Derby to score in both halves – (link no longer available)

 

Cardiff City vs Sunderland – Match Preview

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SkyBet Championship action this weekend with Cardiff City vs Sunderland kicking off on Saturday morning. Both sides are in need of points to push on from their respective positions.

Both sides have fared very differently thus far in the campaign. Cardiff will be looking to gain more points to cement themselves at least a play off spot. Meanwhile, Sunderland will be hoping to close the gap on the teams above them to climb out of the relegation zone.

The hosts have enjoyed a great season so far, with them smashing expectations as they currently sit third in the SkyBet Championship. Neil Warnock has implemented a hardworking mindset with the Bluebirds, who have become a tough unit to get past, having conceded 25 goals in their 26 League matches.

Hoilett has been in good form for Cardiff, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists so far this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Attacker, Junior Hoilett, has been at the forefront of Cardiff’s success. The winger has scored six league goals and also has six assists. The pace of Hoilett has caused defences havoc and could happen again this Saturday. Facing a team bottom of the table can always be a tough ask and Cardiff’s recent form doesn’t make for pretty reading. Having lost four of their last five, is it possible for them to turn things around?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Cardiff to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4

McGeady is top scorer for the Black Cats with 5 so far this season, after Lewis Grabban returned to Bournemouth Photo Credit: cardiffcityfc.co.uk

The visitors need to get points quickly, as they sit bottom of the SkyBet Championship. Chris Coleman has created moments of hope for the Sunderland supporters since arriving at the Stadium of Light; as all seemed doomed before. They are beginning to score more goals, something they were struggling with earlier in the season; they’ve scored 29 goals in 26 matches.

Skybet Match Result – Sunderland to Win – 4/1

Cardiff have enjoyed playing at home this season, having scored two or more goals in 61% of their home Championship matches. Sunderland have also fared better on the road than at home, scoring two or more in 38% of their away games.

Cardiff have been awarded an average of 4.8 corners this season. Sunderland have been awarded an average of 4.5 corners.

Andrew Madley will take charge of this fixture. The referee has awarded an average of 29.1 booking points in his 22 Championship matches and hasn’t awarded a red card so far this campaign.

 

Score Prediction: 1-1 Draw. Cardiff will enjoy plenty of possession, however Sunderland aren’t a typical bottom of the table side.

Suggested Tips

(SkyBet)

  • Aiden McGeady to score from outside the penalty area – 12/1
  • RequestAbet Up to 10/1 – Cardiff to win, BTTS, Under 12 match corners and Under 40 match booking points – 7/1
  • Both Players to Score – Omar Bogle and Junior Hoilett – 6/1
  • Player Carded Accumulators – Joe Ralls and Bryan Oviedo both to be carded – 28/1

(Bet365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 – (link no longer available)
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Junior Hoilett – (link no longer available)
  • Half time/Full Time – Draw/Draw – (link no longer available)
  • Total Goals/Both Teams to Score – Under 2.5 & Yes – (link no longer available)

FA Cup – Brighton vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

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Brighton vs Crystal Palace in FA Cup action this Monday night as the two Premier League sides face off for a chance to progress into the 4th round at the Community Stadium.

Both sides are enjoying decent domestic campaigns and as a result, a cup run would definitely encourage both clubs and sets of fans. Brighton and Hove Albion have had a solid run of form entering this fixture, but it seems like some changes will occur.

After such a busy Premier League festive period, certain key players could have a well deserved rest. Above all, one standout performer for Brighton this season has been striker Glenn Murray who has scored six league goals this campaign so far. Winger Anthony Knockaert has also caught the attention of many pundits because of his non stop work ethic and ability to find the back of the net. Currently sitting at a comfortable 12th position in the league standings, a nice cup victory would be something else for the fans to be proud of.

Murray has been in good form for Brighton, with great support from his team mates Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Match Result – Brighton to Win – 13/8

Like a Phoenix from the ashes, Crystal Palace’s turn in form in recent times has been admirable. Roy Hodgson has done a stellar job thus far, therefore seeing his side climb from rock bottom to 14th. They are getting the reputation for being a giant slayer, because of the many upsets against the top sides already this year.

Palace fans have shown their delight with the improvement in performances and no more than Luka Milivojevic who has bossed games from the entirety of the park. Palace often don’t do fantastically in cup competitions but it would be a good idea to back them in an away win with the odds as high as they are. Can Hodgson continue the momentum?

Luka Milivojevic has been at the heart of Palace’s fine form, holding the midfield together Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Palace to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 5/2

Stats

The Seagulls have scored two or more goals at home in 27% of their Premier League fixtures this season. Palace have only scored two or more in 18% of their away league matches this year.

 The hosts have received an average of 3.4 corners in their Premier League matches this year. Crystal Palace have received an average of 6 corners.

 Andre Marriner will take charge of this fixture. He’s awarded an average of 27.6 booking points this season.

 Brighton vs Crystal Palace will also see VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to help the referees in their decision making for the first time in a competitive game in English football.

 

Score Prediction- Brighton 1 – 2 Crystal Palace – Palace’s speed on the counter with Wilfried Zaha will cause an away upset.

 

Suggested Tips

  • Skybet Correct Score – Palace to Win 2-1 – 11/1
  • Skybet Price Boost – Christian Benteke to Score a Header – 15/2
  • Skybet Price Boost – Brighton to Win 3-1 – 33/1
  • Skybet Featured RequestAbet – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 11/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ Brighton corners, 5+ Crystal Palace corners and 10+ booking points each team – 11/4
  • Skybet RequestAbet 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, 2+ corners each team in each half and 20+ booking points each team – 18/1
  • Skybet Penalty Specials – A Penalty Awarded – 5/2
  • Skybet Both Players to Assist a Goal – Jose Izquierdo & Wilfried Zaha – 28/1
  • Skybet Player Carded Accumulators – Dale Stephens and Luka Milivojevic both to be carded – 16/1