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Chelsea vs Everton — Match Result: Chelsea

Chelsea look a fair play to take three points here, with home advantage at Stamford Bridge and a solid overall record of 7–4–4 in the league so far, putting them in the European mix. Everton arrive in good nick after four wins in their last five and a 3–0 demolition of Nottingham Forest, but they’ve done most of their best work at Hill Dickinson rather than on the road. Chelsea’s home numbers (11 points from seven, goal difference 10–7) are decent even if not spectacular, and Maresca’s side generally control territory and possession in these fixtures. With more attacking depth, a strong record against mid-table visitors, and Everton coming into a tough away double at Chelsea and Arsenal, the hosts are favoured to edge a competitive game.

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Liverpool vs Brighton — Match Result: Liverpool

Liverpool haven’t fully convinced in the league but they’ve quietly put together a four-game unbeaten run across all competitions, including a gritty 1–0 Champions League win over Inter at Anfield this week. Brighton sit above them in the table and are only three points off the top four, yet their away form has been patchy and they’ve already lost on the road at Nottingham Forest recently. Historically this has been a good fixture for Liverpool at Anfield, where they’ve won three of the last four league meetings with the Seagulls. With the crowd likely to be right on top of this given the Salah noise and the chance to close the gap on the European spots, Liverpool’s superior attacking ceiling at home makes them the call.

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Birmingham City vs Charlton — Match Result: Birmingham City

Birmingham go into this one with slightly better underlying numbers and a stronger platform at home. They sit on 28 points from a 8-4-8 record, scoring 29 and conceding 25, while Charlton are five points back on 23 with a negative goal difference (19 for, 25 against). St Andrew’s has generally been kinder to Birmingham, and the preview noise around this fixture suggests Chris Davies will look for “home comforts” after a tougher run of away games. Charlton have had their moments but remain inconsistent, and with Birmingham more potent in front of goal and marginally tighter at the back, the hosts are preferred to grind out a narrow but important win.

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Coventry vs Bristol City — Match Result: Coventry

Coventry have been the standout side in the Championship so far, sitting top of the table on 43 points from 19 games (13-4-2) and boasting a hefty +29 goal difference, reflecting a strong attack and a defence that rarely gives much away. Bristol City, on the other hand, have just slipped out of the play-off spots after a bruising home defeat to Millwall, a match that ended in a mass brawl and highlighted some growing frustration in their camp. Recent head-to-heads lean Coventry’s way, with the Sky Blues winning the most recent meeting 1–0 and generally getting the better of tight contests between the sides. With Coventry strong at the CBS Arena and carrying genuine promotion momentum, they’re the side to be with over 90 minutes.

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Falkirk vs Hearts — Match Result: Hearts

Hearts travel to Falkirk sitting comfortably on top of the Scottish Premiership with 35 points from 16 games and just one league defeat, riding a long unbeaten streak that includes nine wins and three draws. Falkirk have had a respectable return to the top flight but sit mid-table on 21 points, and their recent 3–0 loss at Tynecastle in September underlined the gap in quality when these sides meet. Hearts’ attacking numbers are strong, spearheaded by in-form striker Lawrence Shankland, while defensively they’ve been one of the division’s most secure units. With the league leaders in far better overall shape and already having beaten Falkirk convincingly this season, an away win looks the most logical outcome.

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Bolton Wanderers vs Exeter City — Match Result: Bolton Wanderers

Bolton look well set here: they’re fifth in League One with an 8-7-3 record, 31 points and a +9 goal difference, and crucially they’re unbeaten at home this season (6-3-0, 21 points). Steven Schumacher’s side have been free-flowing at the Toughsheet Community Stadium and come into this after a hard-fought 1–0 away win at Mansfield that kept them firmly in the play-off picture. Exeter, by contrast, are 20th with 20 points from 18 games (6-2-10) and are still very much in a relegation scrap despite a timely 1–0 win over AFC Wimbledon in midweek. The head-to-head is also heavily in Bolton’s favour, including a 7–0 home win and three victories in the last five meetings. With home strength, better form and a big quality edge, Bolton are a strong pick to get the job done.

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Cardiff City vs Doncaster Rovers — Match Result: Cardiff (Home Win)

Cardiff are setting the pace in League One, top of the standings with 38 points and the look of a side intent on bouncing straight back to the Championship at the first attempt. Doncaster, by contrast, are down in 19th on 22 points and fighting to stay out of the relegation battle. The Bluebirds have been particularly strong at Cardiff City Stadium and go into this boosted by a series of solid results that have opened up a gap at the summit. Doncaster’s away record and goal difference point to a side that can be stubborn but often struggles when put under sustained pressure. With Cardiff carrying far more threat in both boxes and the league table backing up that superiority, a home win is the clear angle.

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Stockport County vs Stevenage — Match Result: Stockport

This is a big clash in the promotion race, but Stockport’s home strength just gives them the edge. County sit fourth in League One, while Stevenage are sixth, both firmly in the play-off mix. Stockport have been very reliable at Edgeley Park and have a strong recent record in this fixture, including a 3–0 home win over Stevenage in April 2025 and a 2–0 success in February 2023; Stevenage’s only recent joy in the head-to-head came in a narrow home win last season. The underlying table also suggests Stockport are slightly more balanced at both ends of the pitch, whereas Stevenage can be a touch more volatile away from home. With home advantage, better recent H2H form and a well-organised side used to dictating at Edgeley, Stockport are taken to edge what should be a tight, high-intensity game.

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The hosts Chelsea come in-to the match in bad form, winless within their previous four matches. Meanwhile the visitors Everton come in-to the match in much better form, managing to win four of their previous div matches.

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The hosts Arsenal have managed to win two of their previous three matches, meanwhile the visitors Wolves come in-to the match in awful form, losing all nine of their previous nine matches.

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The visitors Charlton come in-to the match in bad form, losing all five of their previous five matches. Within the previous three head-to-head matches the hosts Birmingham hold the advantage, winning two of the three games.

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Al-though the hosts Millwall come in-to the match in decent form, we don’t fancy them winning here today. The visitors Hull have managed to win two of their previous three matches and hold the advantage based on head-to-head statistics. Within the previous five head-to-head matches the visitors Hull are unbeaten, winning three and drawing twice.

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The hosts Liverpool have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches, managing to score in all three games. Within the previous five head-to-head matches, all five matches have resulted in both teams scoring.

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The hosts Coventry have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Bristol City have managed to score in two of their previous three matches.

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The hosts Leicester have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Ipswich have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches.

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The hosts Middlesbrough have been involved in five matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors QPR have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, managing to score in all five games.

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The hosts Cardiff have managed to win four of their previous five matches, with three of those matches resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Doncaster have managed to score in four of their previous five matches.

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The hosts Cardiff have managed to win four of their previous five matches, with three of those matches resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Doncaster have managed to score in four of their previous five matches.

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Five year old South Dakota Sioux has found a streak of good form and doesnt look quite done yet. Bids for a hattrick here today after winning at Kempton in October in nice style. Only won by a nose lto but as a result has only gone up by 1 and remains on a workable mark today in what is actually a drop in class from lto. Looks very well treated still and gets a plum draw out of stall 1. Rossa Ryan retains the ride and South Dakota Sioux has shown progressive figures in recent victories and is taken to complete the hattrick today. Rossa and the Butler yard have a 33% strike rate when combining and Rossa has a fantastic course record too.