Leagues One and League Two may have had a midweek break, but we still had a full Championship slate. On Saturday, League One and Two return to action and Paddy’s EFL guru Matthew O’Regan, is back with a value-heavy Acca for Saturday’s action.
And, with with it being a five-fold Acca, Paddy’s footy acca betting offer kicks in, so we’ll get our stake back if just one leg lets us down.
EFL Acca tips
Sheffield United v Plymouth – Sheffield United to win to nil
Shrewsbury v Wycombe – Wycombe to win
Wrexham v Cambridge – Wrexham to win
MK Dons v Gillingham – MK Dons to win
Walsall v Barrow – Walsall to win
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Sheffield United vs Plymouth – Sheff Utd to win to nil
The meanest defence and the side with the best home record in the league hosts the side with the third weakest attack and worst away record in a huge mismatch in the Championship.
The Blades were relegated in shambolic fashion last campaign, but Chris Wilder has rebuilt the side and made them tough to beat as they aim for instant promotion back to the Premier League. At Bramall Lane, Sheffield United have won eight and drawn one of their nine games, conceding just two goals in the process.
The singular draw and two goals conceded came in a topsy-turvy opening home game against QPR. Since then, The Blades have been faultless, winning all eight games without conceding.
On Saturday, they host a Plymouth side sat in 22nd. There has been a stark contrast between Argyle’s home and away form, with Wayne Rooney’s side picking up 15 points at Home Park, yet just two away from home. The two away points Plymouth did pick up came in a 1-1 draw in Derby – a game in which the hosts won the xG battle 1.09- 0.14 and a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers QPR, with the Hoops having 2.40 xG compared to Plymouth’s 0.14.
The Greens have scored just three goals on their travels while shipping 27, accumulating an average of 0.37 xG while conceding 2.4 xG per game. The 3-0 away loss at Leeds epitomised Plymouth’s away days woes, failing to have a single shot. A similar game is expected on their return to Yorkshire on Saturday.
Shrewsbury v Wycombe – Wycombe to win
The teacher faces the apprentice at the New Meadow as Shrewsbury host Wycombe. Basement boys Shrewsbury turned to Gareth Ainsworth to spark some life into a stuttering club. A smash-and-grab 3-2 home win over Birmingham lifted their spirits briefly before a 2-1 home loss to Blackpool and a 4-1 thumping at fellow strugglers sent Salop crashing back to reality.
The pragmatic Ainsworth has a tough task on his hands to shore up the leakiest defence in the league. The visit of the league leaders Wycombe and of former captain-turned-manager Matt Bloomfield won’t be a welcome sight for Shrewsbury.
The Chairboys have stunned many with their start of the season and sit atop of the league. They’ve also scored 39 goals in 18 games. Wycombe also boast the best away record in the league, only losing in an opening day 3-2 defeat to Wrexham.
With the league’s worst defence pitted against the league’s best attack in a top-vs-bottom clash, Wycombe should emerge victorious.
Wrexham v Cambridge – Wrexham to win
Wrexham currently sit second in the table after five straight victories without conceding. Phil Parkinson’s side are looking to make it three consecutive promotions and look good value to achieve it.
The Red Dragons have by far the best home record in the league, winning nine and drawing one of their ten games at The Racecourse. They’ve also conceded just 11 goals this season, with four coming at home.
Visiting Wales on Saturday is a Cambridge side sat in 22nd. Gary Monk’s side also boasts the worst away record in the league, picking up just 4 points on their travels. The U’s have also struggled in front of goal, scoring just five goals in nine away games.
Against a Wrexham side who have averaged two goals per home game and kept a clean sheet in their last six at home, Cambridge are up against it.
MK Dons v Gillingham – MK Dons to win
Despite starting the season as League Two title favourites, MK Dons started the season poorly and were languishing in the bottom half. Despite being on the brink of the sack, Mike Williamson was approached by Carlisle, meaning the Dons were free to appoint Scott Lindsey, who performed miracles getting Crawley promoted through the playoffs.
The Dons are now seventh with games in hand after winning six in a row, scoring 17 goals in the process. Lindsey has his side finally clicking, and they will be a hard team to stop.
Gillingham are sliding down the table at a rate of knots. A win at home to Salford thwarted a disappointing run of form where they had lost seven of their last nine league games. Gills away games are normally low-scoring affairs, with Mark Bonner’s side scoring five and conceding eight in eight away games.
The hosts have the best home record in the league compared to Gillingham, who ranks 17th, so the value lies with the hosts.
Walsall v Barrow – Walsall to win
Walsall have had a storming start to the League Two season and are sat two points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand. Mat Sadler delved into non-league for some signings and is reaping the rewards. Connor Barrett and Jamie Jellis have stood out, while Nathan Lowe is shining on loan from Stoke.
The Saddlers have the second-best home record in the league and come into this game after impressive back-to-back wins against Notts County and Port Vale.
Barrow currently sit 13th and are without a win in nine league games. Stephen Clemence’s side have lacked the goalscoring touch, scoring just eighteen times. They’ve also struggled on the road, scoring just five goals while picking up eight points.
EFL betting tips
Sheffield United v Plymouth – Sheffield United to win to nil
Shrewsbury v Wycombe – Wycombe to win
Wrexham v Cambridge – Wrexham to win
MK Dons v Gillingham – MK Dons to win
Walsall v Barrow – Walsall to win
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*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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