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Portsmouth are proving incredibly resilient at Fratton Park, remaining unbeaten in their last five home league matches. Meanwhile, Sheffield United have struggled on their travels, securing just one win in their last six away games. This home grit makes Pompey difficult to beat on their own turf.
Preston are unbeaten in four against Watford and recently snapped their home losing streak. With Watford failing to score in three matches and blooding a new manager, Preston’s superior defensive structure and home advantage make them a strong choice to edge this cagey Championship encounter at Deepdale.
Manchester City are dominant, scoring 82 goals in 20 cup ties against lower sides. However, defensive absences for Dias and Gvardiol leave them vulnerable. Salford average 2.67 goals in the FA Cup and have a high shot volume, suggesting they can find the net during an Etihad siege.
Burnley’s defensive record is a concern, having kept only 3 clean sheets in 29 matches while conceding 1.90 goals per game. Mansfield arrive with a high shot volume (11.51 per game) and have scored 50 goals this season, suggesting they can exploit Burnley’s defensive vulnerabilities at Turf Moor.
Bristol City arrive with momentum after a clinical win against Hull City. While Port Vale possess aerial strength, their recent 0-4 loss and very weak finishing suggest they will struggle to match the punch of a side averaging over three goals per match in recent chaotic outings.
Norwich arrive with five wins from six, including a 5-0 hammering of West Brom recently. The Baggies are winless in six and struggling for goals, making a home win likely as Clement’s side use brisk combinations to exploit West Brom’s soft spots at Carrow Road.
Southampton hold superior momentum with four wins in six matches. Leicester are struggling significantly, winless in six and suffering from major defensive frailties. The Saints’ possession-based control and ability to exploit Leicester’s poor discipline and set-piece vulnerability make them strong favourites at St Mary’s.
This seven-fold selection leverages home resilience and stark form disparities. By backing unbeaten home runs (Portsmouth, Preston) and exploiting defensive frailties (Burnley, Leicester, West Brom), the acca prioritizes momentum. Including "City to Win and BTTS" adds high-value tactical depth, balancing historical dominance with current squad vulnerabilities for maximum return.
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Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Dundee enter this fixture having failed to score in four consecutive Premiership matches. With Livingston losing six straight away games and both sides averaging under 10 shots per match, a low-scoring tactical battle is expected given the high stakes of this relegation six-pointer.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Hibernian boast a formidable record at Easter Road, remaining unbeaten in their last six home league matches. Conversely, St Mirren have struggled significantly on their travels, conceding at least one goal in 13 consecutive away fixtures while averaging over two goals against per game on the road.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Falkirk boast a superior league position and statistical dominance in possession and passing accuracy. With Dundee United losing four of their last six matches and conceding in ten consecutive away league fixtures, the Bairns have the control and momentum required to secure a home victory on Saturday.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Derby’s stats are compelling, with 74% of their league matches seeing both sides find the net. Swansea arrive in clinical form after scoring four in their last outing. With both defences showing vulnerability and a high crossing volume expected, both teams scoring looks highly plausible at Pride Park.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Sheffield Wednesday’s scoring drought is historic, failing to find the net in ten consecutive matches. Millwall boast thirteen clean sheets and a robust defensive structure. Given Wednesday’s lack of attacking output and Millwall’s promotion form, an away victory without conceding offers significant statistical value here.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ QPR possess a formidable home scoring record, finding the net in eleven consecutive games at Loftus Road. Facing a Blackburn side with just one win in eleven matches and struggling for clinical finishing, the hosts are well-positioned to secure maximum points in front of their own supporters.
Confidence ★★★ Read Rationale ▾ Portsmouth are proving incredibly resilient at Fratton Park, remaining unbeaten in their last five home league matches. Meanwhile, Sheffield United have struggled on their travels, securing just one win in their last six away games. This home grit makes Pompey difficult to beat on their own turf.
This four-fold accumulator focuses on dominant home form and superior tactical structures. By backing elite sides like Inter and Villa, who boast strong recent records, and exploiting the defensive vulnerabilities of Brighton and Newcastle, the selection targets teams with clear momentum. It balances high-volume attacking data with proven defensive stability.
Dundee’s historical dominance at Dens Park, where they have avoided defeat in 12 of 14 meetings against Livingston, is a significant factor here. Livingston’s extreme defensive fragility—having conceded 54 league goals on their travels—suggests they will struggle to contain Dundee while failing to offer much threat themselves in return.
Hibernian’s high shot volume and clinical attacking efficiency make them likely scorers against a travel-weary St Mirren defence. However, the visitors are exceptionally dangerous from dead-ball situations. With a high corner volume and set-piece strength, St Mirren should find the net, even if the hosts outscore them overall.
Recent history points toward goals, with the last seven meetings between these sides surpassing the 2.5-goal mark. Dundee United’s defensive inconsistency on the road makes them vulnerable to Falkirk’s controlled play, but United’s potent threat from direct free kicks ensures they remain a constant danger to the scoresheet.
Derby often dominate at home but struggle to keep clean sheets, while Swansea’s possession-based style frequently leads to away draws. With both sides boasting individual goal threats like Vipotnik and Agyemang, a lack of defensive "bite" on both ends makes a scoring stalemate the most statistically probable outcome.
Sheffield Wednesday’s struggle to generate shots on target makes a home goal unlikely against a disciplined Millwall side. The visitors are physically dominant in the air and lethal from set pieces. Expect Millwall to control the tempo and secure a shutout victory against a Wednesday side conceding nearly two per game.
Blackburn’s attacking output has stalled, averaging just 0.5 goals per game recently. They face a QPR side that has already proven capable of stifling them, having won the reverse fixture 1-0. With nine clean sheets this term, QPR’s defensive stability should see at least one side fail to score.
Portsmouth are remarkably resilient at home, rarely conceding more than once, while Sheffield United consistently average over a goal per game. Following narrow defeats for both teams, a cautious but competitive encounter is expected. Both sides possess enough quality to exchange goals while prioritising a stable defensive platform.
This seven-fold accumulator leverages tactical mismatches by pairing "Goal Rush" fixtures with disciplined shutouts. By combining elite offenses facing leaky defences with dominant home favourites, the selection balances xG data and historical trends. It effectively capitalises on defensive frailties and established scoring patterns to seek maximum value across the card.
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Hull vs Chelsea: Chelsea To Lead at Half Time
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