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Champions League and Championship tonight – and it’s the latter where value stands out.

Derby v Barnsley

We backed Barnsley to avoid defeat in Mark Robins’ first game on Saturday, but Watford nicked the odd goal that gave them a narrow win. Now Robins has had more time to work with the players his influence should be felt further, and for a second successive away game we are going to back them to avoid defeat against an out of form home side. Derby have lost their last two matches yet are odds on against the basement boys – Barnsley can overturn those odds and deny Clough a much needed victory.

LAY Derby @ 1.91 (Betfair) 2 point liability

Ipswich v Forest

Ipswich have had a terrible start to the season, with four losses and a draw in their first five. Forest, unbeaten since the opening day, continue to be underrated by the bookies despite an antepost run on them for promotion. They have strengthened significantly and are too long here – more prevalently, Ipswich are far too short.

LAY Ipswich @ 2.3 (Betfair) – 2 point liability

QPR v Palace

Another to finish off a trio of short home lays – QPR are a mediocre side, their only win coming at home to Scunthorpe – and after Neil Warnock laid into his Palace side after their 4-0 defeat to the same side (Scunny) we expect a reaction here.

LAY QPR @ 2.2 (Betfair) – 2 point liability