Championship and League One betting - 25th August

Sheffield Wednesday - Millwall

The Owls started their debut season in a great manner, taking a point away at Derby and defeating Birmingham at home. As every newly promoted site, they probably have great morale in the dressing room. There’s also a winning mentality, since Dave Jones took the charge Wednesday have been undefeated in 17 matches (14 wins, 3 draws)!

Millwall did survive previous season thankfully to strong league finish, but recent one should be new struggling. They won at Peterborough, at the opening day lost at home against Blackpool.

Let’s hope that Hillsborough confidence will last for a while, home win.

Bet: Sheff Wed -0.5

Odd: 2.07 (Pinnacle)

Stake: 7/10

Notts County - Walsall, Notts County -0.75

The Magpies made a perfect start of the campaign with two wins, defeated Crewe away and Hartlepool at home. They have more than a decent squad (maybe not too big, though) and are fourth favorites to win the league. Ivorian striker Francois Zoko is in doubt for the game, forward Yoann Arquin is suspended which means Lee Hughes will lead their attack.

Walsall suffered an easy defeat at the opening day against Donny, then grabbed a point at Oldham. They have very young team, but unfortunately for them not too bright future is predicted - as they’re second contenders for relegation (after Pompey).

If they want promotion, County must win games like this.

Bet 1: Notts County -0.75

Odd: 1.98 (188bet)

Stake: 8/10

Bet 2: Lee Hughes to score 1st

Odd: 5.00 (Various)

Stake: 1/10

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League One Betting, 10 December

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Walsall - Charlton

Walsall are fourth from the bottom , have two home wins out of ten and one win out of last 14 in league. Last week played only a draw against poor Dag&Red. They’ll miss Ryan Jarvis, striker who starts his three-match suspension.

Charlton look superior in the third tier. They’re alone on the top (7 points margin), eight wins in a row (six in league, two in Cup) and are scoring for fun (while defence looks rock solid). The fact they play on the road doesn’t mean too much as they’ve noticed eight wins out of ten.

Against Hudders Charlton showed a great domination and quality. Walsall were clueless in last few games and I doubt they can make some serious threats. Expect nice and smooth 0-2.

Bet: Charlton -0.75
Odd: 2.04 (Pinnacle)
Stake: 8/10
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Tranmere - MK Dons

After an impressive start, Tranmere have been slipping on the table and going where, in my opinion, they actually belong - to the bottom half of the table. Five defeats out of last six games and conceded 14 goals in those. The biggest concern is striker, target man Enoch Showunmi. He wasn’t fit at Thursday and seems in best case he’ll be on the bench.

The Dons are doing well, they’re fourth on the table, have six wins in a row (four in league, two in Cup) and scored 23 in those!

I am backing the winning horse here and odds look very appealing.

Bet: MK Dons -0.25
Odd: 2.06 (Pinnacle)
Stake: 7/10
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Walsall - Huddersfield

The Saddlers are fighting for their lives in League One, currently big 7 points below the line. They got new manager (caretaker) Dean Smith who started the campaign with two away draws (Tranmere 3-3 and B.Rovers 2-2). They also showed some good spirit, both times coming to point from behind. Goalie  Walker and midfielder Taundry are injury doubts. Walsall conceded 12 goals in last four league games.

Before the start of the season, Hudders (with Sheff Wed) were my favourites for direct promotion. They’re still close to it (one point less than 2nd S’ton), but really need some consistency. They beat mentioned Wednesday two weeks ago and it could be a turning point for them, before strong finish. Defender Carey finished the loan and returned to Celtic, other defender Kadar started his deal. No injury worries for boss Lee Clark.

Walsall gained some confidence, I’m sure they won’t show with a white flag and will try to hurt the giants. That should guarantee an entertaining afternoon at Bescot Stadium. Nine of their last eleven encounters produced three or more goals. I see the same scenario once again.

Bet: Over 2.5
Odd: 1.75 bet-at-home
Stake: 8/10

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MK Dons – Dag & Red

Dons made a good start of the season with a win on the road, against decent Walsall side (2-1). New boss, Karl Robinson, will have his debut in front the home fans. He’ll also have a task to make first home win after 5 months. He stated that financial benefits will be a strong reason to try to progress as far as possible. He’ll be without suspended defender Mat Doumbe, but important midfielder Peter Leven has served his ban and returns to the squad. Gary MacKenzie could have his debut. Dons won all three games against tonight’s opponent.

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Dagenham are newly promoted side and already showed that avoiding relegation will be a hard task. They lost at the opening day against Wednesday 0-2, but disturbing is they didn’t look even competitive and could have conceded few more without any threat in front Wed.’s goal. They’ll probably be less focused here as their main target is league games and to keep all players fit. Boss John Still will probably rest his top striker Paul Benson, who has been carrying an ankle injury. They noticed defeats in all three attempts to pass the first round.

 

Dons looked impressive in the first round. They play at home ground, new boss has debut in front the fans, he’ll put out a strong team and I think they won’t be lacking in motivation. Dons should win this comfortably.

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Bet: MK Dons -0.75ah

Odd: 1.98 bet365

Stake: 7/10

League One thoughts - one double and one gamble

I really would like Leeds to progress,they don't belong down there.But,there's something tragic in them in past couple of years.Few times they already were seen promoted and ended in tears.Wouldn't be surprised too much to see them wasting another season. Rovers are around 10.00 and worth a small gamble in my opinion.

Norwich and S'ton should finish the season in style and I'll take them in a double @ 1.85.

Strong bet could be Walsall at home vs MK Dons.Walsall are in run of four consecutive home wins.Dons are cut with injuries and suspensions and probably just wait to be over.In the previous round against Brighton (when I warmly suggested away win, bah),I think they had just 3 regulars and 40 years old coach in the team!However,I'm not sure should I go against them once again and will decide later.

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