Southampton vs Derby County - Southampton to win
Southampton are one of the most in-form teams in the country and their form has propelled the Saints into the playoffs. The Saints are unbeaten in their last 16 matches in all competitions and have won their last five with notable wins against Wrexham (1-5), Arsenal (2-1), Oxford United (2-0 and Norwich City (1-0).
Derby County’s away form gives them a disadvantage for this fixture, especially against a Southampton side that has not lost on home soil since January. The Rams have lost four of their previous five league games away from home with defeats to Coventry City (3-2) and Millwall (1-0).
Shrewsbury Town vs Oldham Athletic - Oldham Athletic to win
Shrewsbury Town are not in the best form heading into this game, as the Shrews lost their last league fixture against Bromley (2-1). The home side have lost five of their previous six league matches and defensively, the away side have struggled to keep clean sheets by conceding first in seven of their last nine matches.
Oldham Athletic’s form has seen the Latics push for a top-seven place in League Two. The visitors have won six of their last eight league matches with notable victories against Colchester United (1-3), Notts County (3-0) and Chesterfield (0-3). Oldham Athletic have also scored first in seven of their last eight league games.
Chesterfield vs Tranmere Rovers - Chesterfield to win
Chesterfield are holding on to the final playoff spot in League Two, as they are two points clear of Crewe Alexandra with a game in hand. The Spireites are in good form, as the home side have won their last three league fixtures with wins against Chesterfield (0-1), Cheltenham Town (1-0) and Accrington Stanley (0-1).
Tranmere Rovers have the worst form in the league and have found themselves dragged into the relegation battle along with Barrow, Newport County and Harrogate Town. The visitors are without a win in their last 11 matches and have suffered four straight defeats to Colchester United (0-1), Shrewsbury Town (1-0), Swindon Town (0-1) and Harrogate Town (0-3).
Barnet vs Barrow - Barnet to win
Barnet have had a solid season in League Two, as the home side sit 11th place in the standings with four matches still to play. The home side are heading into this fixture unbeaten in their last five league games, with three wins against Fleetwood Town (2-5), Cambridge United (1-0) and MK Dons (1-3).
Barrow’s tenure in League Two is under threat, as the visitors are 23rd in the league with five games still remaining. Barrow did manage a win against Bromley (2-1) recently, however, the away side have lost three of their last five league games with defeats to Chesterfield (0-1), Grimsby Town (5-0) and Salford City (3-1). Away from home, Barrow have been without a win since December.
Burnley vs Brighton - Brighton to win
The Clarets are closing in on relegation as they sit ten points from safety with just seven games remaining. Their fate is all but sealed, so the remainder of the season will largely be about saving face. Their form heading into this game is poor, having won only one game in the league since October. They're also winless in their last six games, losing four of those.
The Seagulls could be making a late push for the top seven places in the Premier League, given their recent form before the international break. Brighton & Hove Albion have won four of their last five league matches with victories against Liverpool (2-1), Sunderland (0-1), Nottingham Forest (2-1) and Brentford (0-2).
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth - Middlesbrough to win
Middlesbrough’s home record this season should provide them with enough to overcome Portsmouth, despite the home side not being in the greatest of form. Middlesbrough have the fifth-best home record in the division, only losing four of their 20 home matches this season at the Riverside.
Portsmouth are embroiled in a relegation battle with the likes of Leicester City and Oxford United. Pompey are heading into this fixture with no wins in their last eight matches with defeats to QPR (6-1) and Derby County (0-1) in their last four games. Portsmouth have had their problems defensively, as the home side have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.
Grimsby Town vs Crewe Alexandra - Grimsby to win
Grimsby Town are generally strong at home in League Two, with the Mariners losing twice on home soil since December. Grimsby Town have won three of their last five league games with wins over Crawley Town (0-2), Barrow AFC (5-0) and Fleetwood Town (1-0).
Crewe Alexandra have had mixed fortunes away from home. The away side have only won twice in their last five visits on the road, while enduring two defeats against Accrington Stanley (2-0) and Bristol Rovers (2-1)
.Salford City vs Gillingham - Salford City to win
Salford City are still within contention of an automatic promotion place in League Two as they take on a Gillingham side who are destined for mid-table. The Ammies have won six of their previous eight league games and have picked up 15 points from their last five home matches.
Gillingham’s league form has been poor, and their 2-0 win against Accrington Stanley was down to the latter having been reduced to nine men. Gillingham have lost five of their last seven league matches and are without a win away from home in their last three.
