How is everyone doing? Hope you all had a cracking Bank Holiday weekend and managed to get some winners in. Monday was another solid day for us – three out of five main picks landed, which is the kind of form we’re all thinking of. Arsenal nicked a 1-0 win at Villa Park thanks to a Saka strike, so the Gunners win came in even if the over 2.5 never threatened, with only one goal in the game. Osasuna and Getafe played out a 1-1 draw, which made the under 2.5 a comfortable winner. Barcelona absolutely demolished Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at the Camp Nou, meaning the Barca win was never in doubt, though Rayo did score twice, which killed the BTTS – No. Roma battered Lecce 4-0 with Malen bagging a brace, and Atalanta edged Bologna 1-0 at the Gewiss Stadium. Three winners from five main picks – I will take that every day of the week. Let us see what Tuesday has in store.
West Ham vs Wolves – West Ham to Win
The London Stadium hosts this Championship clash between two sides who were both in the Premier League last season. West Ham have made a steady start with three draws from their opening three league games, but they have been solid at home, and they absolutely battered Southampton 4-1 in the Cup last week. Wolves, meanwhile, have won two of their three games, but their away form is a concern – they have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
The head-to-head heavily favors West Ham – they have won six of the last ten meetings between these two, including a 4-0 demolition at this ground last season. West Ham have won the last six head-to-heads at the London Stadium, and Wolves have averaged just 0.70 goals per game in their last ten away matches. At 2.00, West Ham to win is the pick. If you want a bit more value, over 2.5 goals at 1.75 makes appeal because both sides have been involved in high-scoring games lately.
Birmingham vs Southampton – Both Teams to Score
St Andrew’s hosts this Midlands vs South Coast clash, and I am expecting goals. Birmingham have scored in four of their five games this season across all competitions, and both teams have scored in their last three matches. Southampton are flying – they hammered Millwall 5-1 at the weekend and have scored in every single one of their five games this season, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
The last four head-to-heads between these two have all seen both teams score, and with Birmingham’s attack finding form and Southampton’s firepower led by Cyle Larin, this should be an open affair. BTTS at 1.63 is the standout bet. If you want to combine it, over 2.5 at 1.75 also looks good given the goal-scoring form both sides bring into this one.
Sheffield United vs Bolton – Sheffield United to Win
Bramall Lane hosts this Yorkshire vs Lancashire clash, and the Blades should have too much for a Bolton side still finding their feet back in the Championship. Sheffield United are unbeaten in their opening three games with three draws, and they have won their two Cup ties against Mansfield and Blackburn. They are yet to concede a goal at home this season.
Bolton suffered their first defeat since promotion when they lost 1-0 at home to Lincoln at the weekend, and their away form is patchy. The data gives Sheffield United a 42 percent win probability compared to Bolton’s 32 percent, and the Blades have the quality with players like McBurnie and Brewster to get the job done. At 1.61, Sheffield United to win is a solid accumulator leg. Under 2.5 at 1.98 also makes appeal because Sheffield United’s games have been tight and Bolton struggle to score on the road.
Swansea vs Watford – Swansea to Win
The Swansea.com Stadium hosts this Welsh vs Hertfordshire clash, and I fancy the home side. Swansea have made a decent start to the season and their home form is usually strong. Watford have been inconsistent and their away record is a concern – they have struggled to pick up points on the road in recent seasons.
Swansea have the advantage of playing at home in front of their own fans, and they tend to raise their game for these midweek fixtures. The Swans at around 2.10 is value given their home advantage and Watford’s struggles away from Vicarage Road. If you want a correct score, 2-1 to Swansea at around 8.00 is worth a small punt.
Stoke vs Norwich – Under 2.5 Goals
Finishing up at the bet365 Stadium, and this one looks like a grind. Stoke have been involved in low-scoring games this season, and Norwich’s away form has been patchy. Both teams tend to be cautious in midweek fixtures, and with neither side boasting a prolific attack, under 2.5 goals at around 1.75 is the smart play. Stoke have kept things tight at home, and Norwich have struggled to create chances on the road. This could easily finish 1-0 or 1-1.
That is Your Lot
Right then, five picks for your Tuesday night Championship action. West Ham at home looks the most straightforward bet on the card, BTTS in the Birmingham vs Southampton game should land given both teams’ scoring form, and Sheffield United should finally get their first league win at Bramall Lane. Let us keep the winning momentum going after yesterday’s three from five.
