Barnsley v West Brom

We’ve followed Barnsley a couple of times since Mark Robins took over, and he has brought some much needed solidity and organisation to Oakwell. West Brom go into this on the back of a surprise defeat to Palace and a disciplined Barnsley side are capable of making it two games without a win. At odds on away from home the Baggies are too short.

LAY West Brom at 1.78 (Betfair) – 2 point liability

Peterborough v Plymouth

Plymouth are on an horrific run and though odds on at home in the Championship is always a tad risky, the relative motivation and form of these two sides the 8/11 available on Peterborough actually represents some value.

Peterborough @ 8/11 (Totesport, Stan James) – 2 points

Sheffield United v Ipswich

Roy Keane and Ipswich’s troubles are well documented – they are winless in the Championship and the pressure is mounting – he has said so himself. His words may galvanise his side into belated action – and though form is not the best indicator here a price of 1.63 is false on Sheffield United against what is essentially a decent side.

LAY Sheffield United @ 1.65 (Betfair) 2 point liability

Bristol City v Blackpool

Bristol City have home advantage, whereas Blackpool are in good form (four wins from five in the league) – this game is tough to call and the wise money is on the draw.

DRAW @ 5/2 (Skybet) – 1 point

Lincoln v Notts County

County are a team we’ve opposed a couple of times this season, and though they have been strong at home they have been inconsistent away (losing their last three games). Consequently odds around even money are not attractive, especially with ‘new manager’ syndrome surrounding Chris Sutton.

LAY Notts County @ 2.06 (Betfair) – 2 point liability

AZ v Standard Liege

Although AZ have a good home record in Europe the majority of those games have been in the UEFA cup. Standard have put in some impressive performances (primarily against English sides) and are being underestimated in this game. A lay of the home side is the way to go.

LAY AZ @ 2.04 (Betfair) – 1.5 point liability
Standard @ 4.3 (Betfair) – 0.5 points