Match Betting Preview - Hull City vs Swansea City. Friday 14th February 2020, The Championship - The KCOM Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Hull City vs Swansea City
Friday 14th Februa
ry 2020
The Championship, KCOM Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:45 GMT

Hull City will host Swansea City in SkyBet Championship action this Friday night.

Neither team are enjoying their finest run of form at this time. Hull have lost six of their last seven matches across all competitions and will be checking their shoulder as they slip down the table. Meanwhile, Swansea City are without a win in four league matches and can feel their play-off hopes sliding through their fingers.

Hull City are priced at 9/5 to win the match by SkyBet and turn their recent poor showings around. It’s no coincidence that their season has turned upside down in January with the losses of Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki. They are struggling for goals and were hammered 3-0 by Blackburn in their last outing.

Josh Magennis will be the hosts biggest threat to the Swansea defence and is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

Swansea City are priced at 11/8 to win the match away from home, where they have been strong this season. The Swans are stalling in their bid for play-offs as they became frustrated again as QPR held them to a 0-0 draw at home in midweek. Steve Cooper’s side are lacking cutting edge, despite a positive transfer window.

One of the players brought in was Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster. The striker has impressed in SA1 and chipped in with a couple goals. He is priced at 9/5 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be David Webb. The official has been one of the most lenient and has averaged just 27.6 booking points from his 17 second division matches in charge.

Hull City vs Swansea City will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: Hull City 1-3 Swansea City 

– Whilst both teams are in bad form, Swansea will be able to impose their attacking prowess and quality.

Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Swansea City – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Swansea City to Win 3-1- (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Rhian Brewster – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Hull City vs Swansea City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Swansea City 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 15/2.
  • Swansea City Price Boost – Swansea and BTTS – 7/2.

Markets last updated at 16:40 on Friday 14th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Wolves vs Leicester. Friday 14th February 2020, FA Premier League - Molineux. Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT.

Wolves vs Leicester
Friday 14th February 2020
FA Premier League, Molineux

Live on BT Sport 1 HD. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT.

Wolves host Leicester City in the latest instalment of Friday night football in the Premier League.

Both sides headed into the Premier League’s first-ever winter break following a draw apiece, but now as the business end of the season approaches, they will be hoping to finish as strongly as possible, starting on Friday evening.

Leicester were held 2-2 at the King Power by Chelsea, meanwhile Wolves played out a stalemate with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Prior to the winter break both Wolves and Leicester had dropped points needlessly, and lost ground in their bid to secure European football for next season. Nuno Espirito-Santo’s Wolves side had won only one of their last eight encounters, meanwhile Leicester, despite sitting pretty in 3rd, had lost two of their last four in the league.

Wolves have lost three times in the league on home soil this season, with their most recent defeat coming to Liverpool at the end of January. SkyBet are offering odds of a home win at 7/5.

The last meeting between these two sides ended 0-0 at the King Power on an afternoon where VAR took centre stage in the Midlands. Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester side have lost only one of their last five matches against Friday night’s opponents, winning three and drawing one. Wolves’ last win in this fixture came in January 2019, winning a thriller 4-3 at Molineux.

Two of the last three matches between these two sides have ended goalless.

The referee for this encounter is Mike Dean. The 51-year old has awarded eighty-three yellow cards, and three red cards in nineteen appearances in the league this season, establishing himself as one of the stricter match officials. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 40+ booking points for this encounter.

Wolves vs Leicester will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Leicester 

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Leicester – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1- (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Ayoze Perez – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves vs Leicester – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 3/1.

Markets last updated at 16:20 on Friday 14th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Bristol City vs Derby County. Wednesday 12th February 2020, The Championship - Ashton Gate. Live on Sky Sports Action HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Bristol City vs Derby County
Wednesday 12th February 2020
The Championship, Ashton Gate

Live on Sky Sports Action – Kick-off: 19:45 GMT.

Bristol City host Derby County on Wednesday evening for some midweek SkyBet Championship football.

Both sides will be eager for another match so quickly, but for different reasons. Bristol City will want to put things right following Friday night’s 3-1 defeat to Birmingham City; a result which dented their hopes for a place in the automatic promotion places, meanwhile the visitors Derby County were bolstered by their 3-2 win against Swansea on Saturday; only their second away win of the season.

Friday night’s disappointing defeat to Birmingham ended a run of four consecutive wins for Bristol City, and saw them slip to 7th place following the other results concerning teams around them. A win would have out them within touching distance of the automatic promotion places, and the defeat stung even more following Leeds United’s lost to Nottingham Forest on Saturday teatime. Lee Johnson’s side face a real battle to stay in the play-off places, with a number of other teams hot on their heels.

Derby County meanwhile have play-off aspirations of their own, albeit faint, but have seemed to have turned a corner in the year 2020. Philip Cocu’s side have lost once in the league this year, and that defeat is their only one in their last eleven games in all competitions. The Rams currently sit 13th, three points off the final play-off position, but considering their recent form will be confident of their chances as the business end of the season approaches.

Bristol City won the meeting between these two sides earlier in the season, winning 2-1 at Pride Park. Derby do however boast an impressive record against the Robins, and have lost only two of the last thirteen meetings.

The referee for this encounter is Geoff Eltringham. The Englishman has averaged just over four yellow cards per game in the Championship this season, and has also awarded two red cards in his fifteen appearances. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.

Bristol City vs Derby County will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Action with kick-off at 19:45.

Prediction: Bristol City 2-1 Derby County 

Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Derby County – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Bristol City to Win 2-1- (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Nahki Wells – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Bristol City vs Derby County – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Bristol City 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 9/4.

Markets last updated at 18:15 on Wednesday 12th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Millwall vs Fulham. Wednesday 12th February 2020, The Championship - The New Den. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Millwall vs Fulham
Wednesday 12th Februar
y 2020
The Championship, The Den

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 19:45 GMT

Millwall will host Fulham in SkyBet Championship action this Wednesday night-time.

The Lions are winless in their last three league outings but still have their sights set on a potential play-off push. They are currently tenth in the league standings. Meanwhile, Fulham are back in the race for automatic promotion. The Cottagers are unbeaten in five in the league.

Millwall are priced at 2/1 by SkyBet to win the match and build their play-off bid with an impressive victory. Gary Rowett has made Millwall a real force to be reckoned with, but they’re struggling to get a run of results together. However, they have won three of their last four home Championship matches.

Going forward, Jed Wallace has been in fine form with ten goals and nine assists to his name. He is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

Fulham are priced at a very tempting 7/5 to win the match as they hunt down Leeds and West Brom for a place in the Premier League. Scott Parker’s side have hit form at the right time – whilst West Brom and Leeds have been struggling. They are great at keeping possession and are now utilising their star striker.

Aleksander Mitrovic has scored in both of his last two matches to take his season’s tally to 20 goals. He is priced at 6/4 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Andy Madley. The official has really not been shy when reaching for his pocket this season and has an average of 51.7 booking points from his six second division matches in charge.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 19:45.

Prediction: Millwall 1-2 Fulham

– It will be a tough match but the visitors attacking prowess will find them that moment of magic.

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Fulham – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Fulham to Win 2-1- (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Aleksandar Mitrovic – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs Fulham – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Fulham 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 9/4.
  • Fulham Price Boost – Fulham to win and BTTS – Yes – 5/1.

Markets last updated at 18:00 on Wednesday 12th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Swansea City vs QPR. Tuesday 11th February 2020, The Championship - Liberty Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT.

Swansea City vs QPR
Tuesday 11th February 2020
SkyBet Championship, The Liberty Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-off: 19:45 GMT.

Swansea City host QPR for the latest instalment of midweek SkyBet Championship action.

Both sides will be grateful for another game in such quick succession following defeats in their last Championship affairs. Swansea were defeated 3-2 on home soil to Derby County, a result made even more disappointing considering it was only the Rams’ second away win of the season. QPR were defeated 2-0 away to Huddersfield; a result which enhanced the Terriers’ chances of survival.

Steve Cooper’s sides’ inconsistency has been present in recent weeks, and his side have failed to win in their last four outings. The Swans’ disappointing form has seen them drop out of the play-off places, and in turn have been replaced by rivals Cardiff City. Swansea sit 9th, behind the Bluebirds on goal difference.

QPR’s form since the turn of the year has been abysmal to say the least, and it’s seen them plummet down the table where they now sit 17th. Mark Warbuton’s side haven’t won since New Years Day, and have lost their last five consecutive matches in the Championship.

QPR’s last win incidentally came against this weeks’ opponents in the FA Cup. Swansea were dismantled that night and shipped five goals at Loftus Road in a 5-1 defeat.

Liverpool loanee Rhian Brewster has enjoyed a relatively good start to his Swansea career, and has scored twice in four matches. SkyBet are offering odds of 6/4 for the England youngster to find the back of the net on Tuesday evening.

Andy Woolmer is the referee for this encounter, and he has been a very lenient official this season, averaging under three yellow cards per match. This considered, I would recommend a maximum of 40+ booking points for this encounter.

Woolmer has taken charge of matches involving these two sides this season (one each) and has awarded a total of nine yellow cards in these two respective games.

Swansea City vs QPR will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Swansea City 1-0 QPR

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs QPR – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Swansea City to Win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Rhian Brewster – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs QPR – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Swansea City 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 9/4.

Markets last updated at 18:45 on Tuesday 11th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Manchester City vs West Ham United. Sunday 9th February 2020, FA Premier League - Etihad Stadium. Live on Sky Sports Premier League HD – Kick-Off: 16:30 GMT.

Manchester City vs West Ham United
Sunday 9th February
 2020
FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event HD – Kick Off: 16:30 GMT

Manchester City will host West Ham United in Premier League action this Sunday afternoon.

The Citizens suffered their sixth defeat this season last time out as they were beaten by 2-0 Tottenham. The loss has allowed Leicester City to gain ground on them from third position and are just two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side. Meanwhile, the Hammers find themselves in the relegation zone after an awful run of results that has seen them without a win in five matches.

Manchester City are heavy favourites for this topflight bout and are priced at 1/9 to win this match by SkyBet. Guardiola’s side seem to have come to terms with the fact they cannot chase Liverpool anymore in the title race but have their own battle for second with Leicester. When they’re on it, they’re incredible but they have tendencies to fall asleep and concede sloppy goals.

Sergio Aguero has been great once again this season with 16 goals and is priced at 7/5 to open the scoring.

West Ham are priced at a huge 18/1 to win the match and pull off one of the shocks of the season at the Etihad Stadium. The Hammers are having a torrid time under David Moyes who will already be feeling the pressure after a short time in charge. They are 18th in the league and have failed to score in three of their last five league outings. City will provide a very tough test that they look unlikely to pass.

Striker Sebastian Haller has cut a frustrated figure up front but is dangerous when given the right service. He has six goals this term and is priced at 4/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Graham Scott. The official has averaged 36.2 booking points from his 12 topflight matches this season. Last time these two met, City won 5-0 and 40 booking points were brandished. SkyBet are offering 11/8 for 40+ booking points.

Manchester City vs West Ham United will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event HD and kicks off at 16:30.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United

– The hosts will have a point to prove against an out of sorts West Ham side.

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs West Ham United – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City 3-0 –(link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Sergio Aguero – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester City vs West Ham United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester City to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 3/1.

Markets last updated at 12:49 GMT on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Sheffield United vs Bournemouth. Sunday 9th February 2020, FA Premier League - Bramall Lane. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT.

Sheffield United vs Bournemouth
Sunday 9th February 2020
FA Premier League, Bramall Lane

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-off: 14:00 GMT.

Sheffield United return to home soil this weekend as they welcome Bournemouth to Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Both sides will be keen to build on victories in their last league encounters. Bournemouth picked up a crucial win over fellow strugglers Aston Villa, meanwhile Sheffield United defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

Eddie Howe’s saw his side claim back-to-back wins for only the second time this season. Before their wins, the Cherries had lost four in a row, conceding ten and scoring none. Their most recent win moved them out of the relegation zone and up to 16th, two points clear of the drop zone.

Sheffield United on the other hand are flourishing in their first season back in the top flight following a nine-year absence. The Blades are sitting pretty in 6th place, and a win this weekend would see them leapfrog Spurs into 5th position. Chris Wilder’s side have lost one of their last six in all competitions, and in that time secured a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Had it not been for Liverpool’s and Manager Jurgen Klopp’s brilliance this season, Chris Wilder would surely be in pole position to scoop the manager of the season award.

These two sides met on the opening day and played out a 1-1 draw at the Vitality stadium. Billy Sharp’s last-minute equaliser sent the travelling Blades into ecstasy on that day, and kick-started their dream return to life in England’s top-flight.

In the sixteen meetings on record between these two sides, Sheffield United have lost once, winning ten and drawing five. The stalemate back in August ended a 22-year unbeaten run for the Blades in this fixture. Bournemouth’s only win on record in this fixture came in August 1987.

The referee for this encounter is John Moss. The 49-year old has been one of the more lenient referees this season, averaging just over three yellow cards per match in the Premier League. Moss has however awarded two red cards this season. This considered, I would recommend a maximum of 40+ booking points for this fixture.

Sheffield United vs Bournemouth will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 HD with kick-off at 14:00 GMT.

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Bournemouth

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs Bournemouth – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Sheffield United 2-1 –(link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Lys Mousset – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – John Fleck – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs Bournemouth – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Sheffield United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 6/4.

Markets last updated at 10:35AM on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion. Sunday 9th February 2020, The Championship - The New Den. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT.

Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion
Sunday 9th February
 2020
SkyBet Championship, The Den

Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick Off: 13:30 GMT

Millwall will host West Bromwich Albion in SkyBet Championship action this Sunday afternoon.

The Lions are enjoying a decent season under Gary Rowett and are currently ninth in the league table pushing for a play-off place. Meanwhile, West Brom are top of the league and hoping to turn around their recent poor domestic form.

Millwall are priced at 19/10 to win the match by SkyBet and pull off a shock victory and turn their form around. The hosts are in good form with two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five outings in the second division. They are outsiders for the play-off places and are just five points behind at this stage.

They battled out a 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday last time out in an impressive showing but may have their work cut out for them this Sunday. Going forward, Jed Wallace has been the club’s main man with ten goals and nine assists. He is priced at 23/10 to score anytime.

West Bromwich Albion are priced at 6/4 to win the match and potentially build on their lead at the top of the table. The Baggies are still top of the table despite a recent poor run of results. They managed their first league win in eight matches against Luton last weekend and will want to build on it with Leeds United on their heels.

Charlie Austin has been displaying his talent this season with eight goals to his name and is priced at 11/5 to bag anytime.

The referee for this match will be Kevin Stroud. The official has been one of the harshest this season in the second division with an average of 41.9 booking points from his 16 matches in charge.

Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 13:30.

Prediction: Millwall 1-2 West Bromwich Albion

– The visitors will have too much quality going forward despite the hosts home advantage.

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – West Bromwich Albion to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Charlie Austin – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – West Bromwich Albion 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 9/4.

Markets last updated at 12:30 on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Match Betting Preview - Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford. Saturday 8th February 2020, FA Premier League - Amex Stadium. Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford
Saturday 8th February
 2020
FA Premier League, AMEX Stadium.

Live on BT Sport 1 HD – Kick Off: 17:30 GMT

Brighton and Hove Albion will host Watford in a crucial match-up down the bottom end of the Premier League this Saturday evening.

The Seagulls have hit some rocky form in the league and have failed to win a match in their last five outings. Meanwhile, Watford have also suffered some setbacks in their bid to escape the relegation zone.

Brighton and Hove Albion are priced at 11/10 to win this match by SkyBet and claim three huge points in their bid for survival. Graham Potters side are currently 15th in the standings, just two points above the drop zone and three points above their opponents who are in 19th. Their home form has not been great with just one win in their last six at the AMEX.

Going forward, striker Neal Maupay has quickly proven his summer price tag was worth it with seven goals to his name. He is priced at 13/8 to score anytime.

Watford are priced at 5/2 to win the match and potentially climb out of the relegation places. The Hornets are in a much better position than before Nigel Pearson arrived, but there is still plenty of work to do. The visitors are without a win in four across all competitions and will want revenge for the reverse fixture earlier this season where they were beaten 3-0.

They have struggled for goals, but front man Troy Deeney will cause headaches for Brighton with his physical presence. He is priced at 6/4 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Kevin Friend. Contrary to his second name, the official has not been a ‘friend’ to many players this season and has an average of 39.7 booking points from his 16 topflight matches.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford will be televised on BT Sport 1 HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Watford

– Neither side have proven they have what it takes to see out a victory in recent weeks and with a lot on the line, both cannot afford to lose.

Suggested Tips – Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Neal Maupay – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Brighton and Hove Albion vs Watford – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 3/1.

Markets last updated at 10:45AM on Saturday 8th February 2020.

 

Match Betting Preview - Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United. Saturday 8th February 2020, The Championship - The City Ground. Live on Sky Sports Football HD – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
Saturday 8th February 2020
SkyBet Championship, The City Ground.

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-off: 17:30PM GMT.

Nottingham Forest return the City ground this weekend as they host automatic promotion hopefuls Leeds United on Saturday evening.

Both sides will be keen to return to the field and put things right, following disappointing defeats in their most recent Championship encounters. Forest were defeated 2-1 away to Birmingham City, meanwhile Leeds suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic; a result which could heap pressure on their bid to return to the Premier League.

Leeds United are threatening to follow a similar pattern in the seasons previous where they have looked odds on for promotion, by dropping silly points and losing games in quick succession, which has ultimately cost them promotion to the top-flight. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have lost three of their last four league outings, which has seen West Brom leapfrog them and take top spot. United are 2nd, one point behind the Baggies.

Nottingham Forest themselves have promotion aspirations of their own, and currently sit 4th in the league. Boss Sabri Lamouchi picked up the manager of the month award for January, but that achievement won’t compare to a return to the Premier League in his first season at Forest. Focus is firmly on firstly securing their play-off status, but a run of wins could easily see them return to the automatic promotion places, where they featured in at the beginning of the season. Forest’s defeat to Birmingham was their first of 2020, and before that they has strung together a seven-match unbeaten run, which propelled them into the thick of the play-off places. A win on Saturday evening would be the perfect response.

Joe Lolley has scored three goals in his last four matches for Forest, and SkyBet are offering odds of 7/2 for the forward to score anytime on Saturday.

Both sides played out a 1-1 draw in their meeting in August, but it’s Leeds who possess the better recent record in this fixture. United have lost of the last six meetings between the two, winning two and drawing three.

The referee for this encounter is Oliver Langford. The Englishman has been one of the more lenient referees this season, and has averaged under four yellow cards per match. Considering what’s at stake in the race for promotion to the Premier League, I would recommend a minimum of 40+ booking points for this fixture.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leeds United

Suggested Tips – Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Patrick Bamford – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 10/3.

Markets last updated at 10:45AM on Saturday 8th February 2020.