Everton vs Crystal Palace - Everton to win
Everton boast an excellent recent record against the Londoners, going unbeaten in the pair's last 11 encounters across all competitions. The Toffees have picked up four wins from their last five home games in the Premier League against Crystal Palace, and seven of the Merseysiders' last eight wins against the Eagles have been by a single-goal margin. Everton didn't have much luck at home last season, but the Toffees did manage a win over the Eagles at this ground.
Preston North End vs Wolves - Wolves to win
Preston North End were comfortably second best against Bolton Wanderers despite what the scoreline suggests, in particular the first half, where the visitors had only two shots to Bolton's eight, and Preston were two goals down. Preston North End's defensive woes will see them consistently struggle as the hosts for this fixture have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 23 fixtures dating back to last season, with their last clean sheet taking place in January against Portsmouth. Wolves are unbeaten in their last four matches and one would expect a better performance than the draw against Blackburn Rovers last time out.
West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic - West Ham to win
West Ham United were held to a 2-2 draw against Burnley last weekend, but the Hammers are unbeaten in their last seven matches. The positive for West Ham is that home advantage will be key and the Hammers have a good record when it comes to leading by half-time, gaining the advantage in four of their previous five matches. Charlton Athletic ranked 18th last season for away form, with the Addicks losing nine of 23.
Peterborough vs Mansfield Town - Mansfield Town to win
Peterborough United did not look great in their game against Bradford City, with defensive issues the concern for the Posh in their 2-0 defeat. The defensive problems for Peterborough United have been there for a few years now, with the team keeping only 10 clean sheets last season. Mansfield Town opened their league campaign with a win against Doncaster Rovers, and despite the defeat midweek to Manchester City's Under-21s, the Stags rotated for that fixture.
Bromley vs Cambridge United - Cambridge United to win
The two sides were separated by five points last season in League 2, but Cambridge United were unbeaten in the two league meetings between the two sides last time out. The visitors are heading into this game unbeaten in their last nine matches, following their excellent home win against Wigan Athletic last weekend.
Stockport vs Blackpool - Stockport to win
Stockport County started their league season with an impressive win against Plymouth Argyle last weekend and against the visitors, the Hatters have won the last four meetings between the two sides. Blackpool are without a clean sheet in their last six matches. Last season, Stockport County only lost six home matches all season, winning 13 of their 23 home games in League One.
Shrewsbury Town vs Barnet - Barnet to win
Shrewsbury Town are chasing their first league win since April and the home side are without a clean sheet in their previous four. Barnet have scored first in four of their last five matches and have won their last six league games dating back to last season. The visitors have won their last two domestic games this season; meanwhile, Shrewsbury Town only recorded a penalty shootout win against Salford City in the EFL Cup and failed to score last week against Tranmere Rovers.
