Manchester City to beat Brighton
The Citizens suffered their first league defeat of the season last weekend away at Aston Villa, however the home side are still top of the league standings thanks to their goal difference. Manchester City’s home record in the Premier League is excellent with seven wins from their last eight home league fixtures and this season, the home side have a 100% record at the Etihad in the league.
Middlesbrough to beat Charlton Athletic
League leaders Middlesbrough are heading into this game unbeaten in their last seven matches and having suffered only one defeat in the Championship. Middlesbrough have won four of their six home league games this season, drawing the remaining two. Charlton Athletic have not won a single league game since the end of August, as the Addicks are winless in their previous nine league games. The away side are without a clean sheet in their last six matches.
Southampton to beat QPR
Southampton are unbeaten in their last four league games, winning five of their previous seven, suffering only one defeat. The Saints have the best home record in the Championship this season with five wins and a draw from six games on home soil. QPR are winless in their last four away fixtures, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Birmingham City in their last away game.
Hull vs Ipswich - BTTS
Hull City are without a clean sheet in 6 matches and Ipswich Town are without a clean sheet in 11 games. BTTS has occurred in four of the last five games involving Hull City. BTTS has occurred in five of the last six matches involving Ipswich Town.
Swansea vs Blackburn - BTTS
BTTS has occurred in the last two league meetings between Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers, while also landing in three of the last five meetings between the two clubs. Both teams have scored in four of the last six away games involving Blackburn Rovers, while Swansea City have conceded first in four of their last five matches
Wolves to beat Cardiff City
Wolverhampton Wanderers have picked up seven points from their last three league matches, having only lost once at Molineux in the Championship this season. Cardiff City have collected two points away from home this season, conceding 11 goals on the road in the Championship. The Bluebirds have lost four of their last five away fixtures.
Mansfield Town to beat Notts County
Mansfield Town are on a four-game unbeaten run in League 1, which has seen the Stags pick up three wins and a draw. In each of those victories, Mansfield Town have managed to score two goals or more. Notts County have lost four of their previous six league games and away from home this season, the Magpies are yet to record a league win on the road.
Oxford United to beat Barnsley
Barnsley have suffered six straight defeats, while going 10 games without a win in all competitions. The Tykes have not kept a clean sheet in 13 matches. Oxford United are climbing up the league table, with no defeats in their last five league matches, gaining 11 points from a possible 15.
