Forecasts for EFL matches this Saturday and football recommendations: Crewe Alexandra, inspired by their win on the first day, might extend their momentum
Saturday's English Football League (EFL) matches are shaping up to be an exciting affair, with several intriguing betting opportunities. Here are some suggestions from football analyst Aaron Ashley.
In the first pick, West Bromwich Albion are favoured to beat Blackburn Rovers at odds of 5-6, according to bookmaker BoyleSports. Another promising bet is Barnsley's clash with Burton Albion, with Barnsley predicted to win at 7-10.
Blackpool's encounter with Exeter City is another interesting match, with Blackpool predicted to win at odds of 23-20. This prediction is backed by Blackpool's league double over Exeter last season, where they won 3-1 at St James Park. However, Blackpool's season opener did not go as planned, with a 3-2 defeat at home to Stevenage.
Steve Bruce, Blackpool's manager, remains optimistic about his team's performance in their first away game of the season at Exeter.
Meanwhile, Crewe Alexandra, who produced one of the best performances of the opening weekend, winning 3-1 away at Salford, are predicted to beat Accrington Stanley at odds of 6-5. Accrington, who have financial challenges, have relied on loan signings and free transfers from non-league to strengthen their squad.
Aaron Ashley also predicts a combined accumulator of West Brom, Barnsley, Blackpool, Crewe, and returns £15.14 with Hills.
In the battle between Oxford United and Portsmouth, both teams finished one point and one place apart in last season's Championship standings. Oxford United won three of their final five home games last season, including against Sheffield United and Sunderland. Portsmouth, on the other hand, had a poor road record last season, winning only three of their 23 games away from home. Oxford is predicted to draw no bet vs Portsmouth with odds of 5-6 from BoyleSports.
Elsewhere, Bradford City started their season with a 2-1 win at home to Wycombe and should sense an opportunity at Sixfields, where Northampton won only one of their final eight games last term. Bradford is predicted to beat Northampton with odds of 29-20 from Hills and Paddy Power. Northampton Town lost 3-1 at Wigan in their League One opener, with eight of their starting line-up being summer arrivals.
In the final prediction, David McGoldrick is predicted to score the first goal in Barnsley vs Burton at odds of 11-2 with bet365.
These predictions and odds are subject to change, and all bets must be placed by 3pm on Saturday. As always, gamble responsibly.
Sports betting enthusiasts might consider backing West Bromwich Albion to win at odds of 5-6 against Blackburn Rovers, as suggested by football analyst Aaron Ashley. Additionally, Barnsley's clash with Burton Albion presents a promising betting opportunity, with Barnsley predicted to win at 7-10, and David McGoldrick is tipped to score the first goal in this match at odds of 11-2 with bet365.
