European Football League Accumulator, Betting Tips & Forecasts for 21st December, 24th Edition
Christmas has arrived early for EFL fans as the season gets more intense! Here's a lowdown on the matches that kick off the festive fixtures:
Saturday, 21st December
Sunderland vs Norwich
Sunderland, under new manager Régis Le Bris, started the season with a bang but slumped to fourth recently. However, their recent victory against Swansea may rejuvenate them. Jobe Bellingham, a potential future star, scored the winning goal last week for the Mackems, who boast a young, exciting attack.
Norwich, on the other hand, remains inconsistent, with moments of brilliance from stars like Borja Sainz and costly defensive errors. They narrowly lost to promotion favorites Burnley last week. Currently in 12th position, Norwich possesses the tools to mount a challenge in the second half of the season.
This game promises to be a thrilling encounter, and I'm betting on both teams to score. I believe Sunderland will also clinch the victory at home.
Barnsley vs Leyton Orient
Barnsley, sitting just outside the playoffs in 7th place, secured a crucial victory against Exeter last week. A second-half comeback, thanks to Kelechi Nwakali and Davis Keillor-Dunn, sealed the win for the Tykes. With a tight league, every game matters for Barnsley.
Leyton Orient aims to establish themselves at this level, currently on a decent run with two wins in their last three league games. Winger Dan Agyei has been a standout performer, though he's only managed three goals so far this season. Manager Richie Wellens expects a tough encounter but believes his team can cause problems for Barnsley.
I lean towards Barnsley to win this one.
Newport vs MK Dons
Newport finds itself in a precarious position, threatening relegation but with a chance to push for the playoffs as well. Scoring goals has been a problem for Newport, recently drawing 0-0 against Colchester. Manager Nelson Jardim aims to progress the club and develop a more exciting style of football.
MK Dons' objective is promotion, having lost to Gillingham last week after a six-game winning streak. They possess the firepower to beat any team in this league and have the resources to strengthen their squad in January. With promotion within reach, expect MK Dons to be there or thereabouts come the end of the season.
MK Dons for the win, I'd say!
EFL Acca
For this week, I've chosen a both teams to score bet for Sunderland vs Norwich and backing the favorites in Barnsley vs Leyton Orient and MK Dons vs Newport. If you're interested in calculating the payout for your own accumulator, use our free accumulator odds calculator. Let the Christmas miracles begin!
In the match between Sunderland and Norwich, both teams are expected to score, with Sunderland predicted to secure a victory at home. In the encounter between Barnsley and Leyton Orient, I lean towards Barnsley winning the game. Lastly, in the clash between MK Dons and Newport, MK Dons are expected to emerge victorious. For those who wish to calculate the potential payout, there is a free accumulator odds calculator available.
