JUST FOR STARTERS
Sometimes with so many games over the weekend it's easy to forget the Friday night matches, but tonight that would be a mistake, there's a couple of games with investing in toniht, here is a little preview of tonight's three games.
CHAMPIONSHIP
LUTON 1.83 (3.4) SOUTHEND 4.5
A quick glance at the form table might suggest that these are two sides are in poor form coming head to head but actually dig a little deeper and it's not that straight forward. Luton were unlucky in going down to Sunderland at the weekend and then ran out home winners over Preston in the previous week. They are starting to show improved signs the defence, which was let more in than an over generous bouncer, was a big source of problems. While the strikers like Vine are starting to mature, things are long way from sorted, but this is a Luton side who are starting to play the more relaxed cultured game that won them admirers last season.
Southend meanwhile have been god awful since their victory against Man United in the league and are understandable 4.5, however they were very impressive in defeating an in form Southampton, and the return from suspension of captain Kevin Maher is vital. However could you take these odds on a side who have no win away yet, manager Tilson might hope for better times with the return of key players over the next few weeks, but this is a tricky away game. Tricky not just to play in with the crucial points up for grabs, but tricky to predict from a betting pov, a clear no bet.
LEAGUE ONE
19:30 Scunthorpe (2) Draw (3.5) Blackpool (4.3)
The 2.0 for Scunthorpe is very very generous despite the form of the opposition. Blackpool for their part are really motoring now with only one defeat in six games including a one-one draw with Swansea last time out. However I'd still advise the home win, for two key reasons. One is that although Blackpool have shot up the table, none of their recent wins have come over the bigger boys, real promotion contenders like Scunthorpe. They will in my opinion be there and there about's come the playoff race, however I think Scunthorpe are a step up in class. They were magnificent in victory over Carlisle and in the oft mention Keogh and SHarp possess a strikeforce of higher quality than anyone in that league and in many higher teams as well. However Ian Baraclough is often overlooked and is the hub of that team in the middle and returns on Friday. Confidence is high there and the buzz of playing under former assistant Nigel Adkins doesn't seem set to fade. He has taken Laws discipline and organization and given his players an extra touch of freedom and they have responded in part with probably the strongest performance of the season of any league one team. Scunthorpe also have a wonderful home record with only one defeat there this season. The only note of caution may be the draw as Scunthorpe drew last time at home 1-1 and have four this season and Blackpool as stated are no mugs, however at 2.0 you have to bite on the win as a tasty starter.
Tranmere(1.8) Draw(3.5) Crewe(4.5)
Tranmere have a wonderful home record with seven wins, two draws and just the one defeat. Crewe only have two away wins all season, yet don't be caught about by this. Crewe are no mugs and Nicky Maynard's return to match fitness and promise to stay at the club will be massive for Crewe. Biting on Tranmere at 1.8 aganst a Crewe side who are highly unpredictable and with Tranmere no wins in three (including the Cup) means that you could be choking on a few bones if you sink your teeth right into this one.
LEAGUE TWO
Hartlepool(1.7) Draw(3.59) Rochdale(5.5)
This is the second of our weekend starter,Hartlepool at home to Rochdale might seem as an exciting pick as having Soup for starter when they are far more luxurious dishes on offer, however never underestimated a good hearty solid choice and the warming effect it can have.
I'm loathe to get on sides at 1.7, but Hartleppol should be much closer to the 1.57 on offer with Bet365 and Coral. They are on a great run of form four games undefeated, three of them against promotion chasing sides Notts County, Wycombe and Bristol Rovers. Hartlepool's young side are starting to gel under Danny Wilson and they are on this run without five strikers, so imagine what they will be like when they return, young James Brown will be the first one back this Friday. Rochdale should have a fully fit squad to pick from but frankly their as appealing as kebabs are to a sober person. One league win in eight and the knives and no doubt forks are certainly out for Steve Parkin and after another defeat to Hartlepool he might just be done.
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FOOD AFTER WRITING THAT I'M VERY HUNGRY
ALSO Hartlepool to beat Rochdale and Scunthrope to beat Blackpool, either on the double, or two singles, depending on your betting style and staking plans.
CHAMPIONSHIP
LUTON 1.83 (3.4) SOUTHEND 4.5
A quick glance at the form table might suggest that these are two sides are in poor form coming head to head but actually dig a little deeper and it's not that straight forward. Luton were unlucky in going down to Sunderland at the weekend and then ran out home winners over Preston in the previous week. They are starting to show improved signs the defence, which was let more in than an over generous bouncer, was a big source of problems. While the strikers like Vine are starting to mature, things are long way from sorted, but this is a Luton side who are starting to play the more relaxed cultured game that won them admirers last season.
Southend meanwhile have been god awful since their victory against Man United in the league and are understandable 4.5, however they were very impressive in defeating an in form Southampton, and the return from suspension of captain Kevin Maher is vital. However could you take these odds on a side who have no win away yet, manager Tilson might hope for better times with the return of key players over the next few weeks, but this is a tricky away game. Tricky not just to play in with the crucial points up for grabs, but tricky to predict from a betting pov, a clear no bet.
LEAGUE ONE
19:30 Scunthorpe (2) Draw (3.5) Blackpool (4.3)
The 2.0 for Scunthorpe is very very generous despite the form of the opposition. Blackpool for their part are really motoring now with only one defeat in six games including a one-one draw with Swansea last time out. However I'd still advise the home win, for two key reasons. One is that although Blackpool have shot up the table, none of their recent wins have come over the bigger boys, real promotion contenders like Scunthorpe. They will in my opinion be there and there about's come the playoff race, however I think Scunthorpe are a step up in class. They were magnificent in victory over Carlisle and in the oft mention Keogh and SHarp possess a strikeforce of higher quality than anyone in that league and in many higher teams as well. However Ian Baraclough is often overlooked and is the hub of that team in the middle and returns on Friday. Confidence is high there and the buzz of playing under former assistant Nigel Adkins doesn't seem set to fade. He has taken Laws discipline and organization and given his players an extra touch of freedom and they have responded in part with probably the strongest performance of the season of any league one team. Scunthorpe also have a wonderful home record with only one defeat there this season. The only note of caution may be the draw as Scunthorpe drew last time at home 1-1 and have four this season and Blackpool as stated are no mugs, however at 2.0 you have to bite on the win as a tasty starter.
Tranmere(1.8) Draw(3.5) Crewe(4.5)
Tranmere have a wonderful home record with seven wins, two draws and just the one defeat. Crewe only have two away wins all season, yet don't be caught about by this. Crewe are no mugs and Nicky Maynard's return to match fitness and promise to stay at the club will be massive for Crewe. Biting on Tranmere at 1.8 aganst a Crewe side who are highly unpredictable and with Tranmere no wins in three (including the Cup) means that you could be choking on a few bones if you sink your teeth right into this one.
LEAGUE TWO
Hartlepool(1.7) Draw(3.59) Rochdale(5.5)
This is the second of our weekend starter,Hartlepool at home to Rochdale might seem as an exciting pick as having Soup for starter when they are far more luxurious dishes on offer, however never underestimated a good hearty solid choice and the warming effect it can have.
I'm loathe to get on sides at 1.7, but Hartleppol should be much closer to the 1.57 on offer with Bet365 and Coral. They are on a great run of form four games undefeated, three of them against promotion chasing sides Notts County, Wycombe and Bristol Rovers. Hartlepool's young side are starting to gel under Danny Wilson and they are on this run without five strikers, so imagine what they will be like when they return, young James Brown will be the first one back this Friday. Rochdale should have a fully fit squad to pick from but frankly their as appealing as kebabs are to a sober person. One league win in eight and the knives and no doubt forks are certainly out for Steve Parkin and after another defeat to Hartlepool he might just be done.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOOD AFTER WRITING THAT I'M VERY HUNGRY
ALSO Hartlepool to beat Rochdale and Scunthrope to beat Blackpool, either on the double, or two singles, depending on your betting style and staking plans.
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