Middlesbrough vs Swansea - Middlesbrough to win
Rob Edwards begins his management tenure at the Riverside with a tricky home tie against Swansea City, but with the home crowd behind Rob Edwards, we are tipping the home side to secure all three points against the Jacks.
The home side are unbeaten in their last three matches from pre-season and against Swansea City, the record is very favourable towards the hosts. Middlesbrough have won the last five meetings at the Riverside and the hosts have also scored first in six of the last eight games between the two sides.
Bolton vs Plymouth Argyle - Bolton to win
Despite the opening day defeat against Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers could count themselves unlucky in not gaining a result, given that the side failed to convert any of their 15 shots on goal and their slightly advantageous possession, with 55% to 45%.
Bolton Wanderers have won five of their last six matches heading into this game and have scored first in six of their last seven. Plymouth Argyle have lost three of their previous five games and have conceded first in four of their last five matches.
Barnsley vs Burton - Barnsley to win
Both of these sides began their season with a victory against Plymouth Argyle and Mansfield Town, respectively. Still, we are leaning towards a victory for Barnsley in this fixture because of Burton's struggles away from home in the last campaign.
Barnsley began their league campaign with a 3-1 victory against Plymouth Argyle to extend their run to three games unbeaten. The home side is also unbeaten in the last four meetings between the two sides, and the Brewers lost 10 of their 23 games away from home last season.
Stevenage vs Rotherham - Stevenage to win
Stevenage will be full of confidence after their excellent victory against Blackpool away from home (2-3) and despite the Millers securing a victory in their opening game, we are tipping Stevenage to make it two wins from two in this one.
The home side has won three of their last five games. Rotherham United lost 12 of 23 away matches last season, and the Millers have not kept a clean sheet in their last three.
Oldham vs Colchester - Colchester United to win
Oldham Athletic's start to life back in the EFL has seen them yet to record a victory, following their 3-1 defeat to Accrington Stanley in the League Cup and a credible draw against MK Dons (0-0).
Colchester United are unbeaten in their last six matches, and the visitors have won two of their previous three away matches. The visitors only finished three points outside the playoff places and will be expected to be among the chasing pack once again.
Cheltenham vs Chesterfield - Chesterfield to win
Chesterfield are heading into this game as favourites, as Paul Cook's side look to make it two wins from two matches for a side that finished in the playoffs last season.
Cheltenham Town are coming into this fixture with no wins in their previous two matches, following their opening-day defeat against Cambridge United.
Chesterfield have only lost once in their previous five matches, following their opening day victory against Barrow.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City - Sheffield United to win
Sheffield United will be hoping to go one better this season and secure promotion when they take on a Bristol City side who met the Blades in the playoff semi-finals last season. The Blades had a tremendous home record last season, only losing four matches from 23, winning 15, drawing four.
In this fixture, we are tipping Sheffield United to edge out Bristol City as the Blades are unbeaten in the last nine meetings between the two sides. The two sides met in the playoff semi-finals last season, with the home side recording a 6-0 win on aggregate.
Leicester City vs Sheffield Wednesday - Leciester City to win
The Foxes are one of the teams likely to be tipped for automatic promotion this season and they have been handed a relatively straightforward home tie against Sheffield Wednesday to begin their campaign. Given all the issues behind the scenes for Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester City having a stronger side in general, we are tipping Leicester to open their campaign with a victory.
Leicester City enjoyed a productive pre-season under the new management of Marti Cifuentes, winning four of their five pre-season games. Sheffield Wednesday have not beaten Leicester City in the last four meetings between the two sides, and the visitors have not kept a clean sheet in their previous 11 games.
