Watford were expected to struggle this season but Malky Mackay has a lot of confidence running through the veins of his young side at the moment. There is a possibility they could "do a Blackpool" and achieve promotion to the Premiership against all expectations.
Their defeat last week in Cardiff brought an end to a seven game winning streak and they will be looking to bounce back against Brighton in the FA Cup this weekend. The last eight games involving Watford have produced over 2.5 goals, so the odds of it happening again has significant appeal.
Brighton are flying high in League One under Gus Poyet but their recent away form has been patchy. Expect a few goals and a home victory here.
Match Odds: Watford 1.72, Draw 3.50, Brighton 4.20
Tip: Watford to win @ 1.72 Bet Now
16:00 Crystal Palace - Norwich City
16:00 Rotheram United - Stockport County
Norwich are holders of an incredible record of scoring in almost every single time on their travels. They've actually failed to score only once this season away from home while Crystal Palace, who are just above the relegation zone and are currently on a six-game home unbeaten run, simply can not afford to drop many more points at Selhurst Park. Expect an open game where both teams have a great chance of scoring.
Rotherham are chasing automatic promotion but they are on a four-game winless run and if they are to keep their promotion bid going they need to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later. Opponents Stockport find it extremely difficult to keep clean sheets, conceding two or more goals in seven of their 13 away games so far and at the same time they have managed to score two or more only twice on the road.
Rotherham should put a stop to their winless streak and against a team of Stockport's strength I expect them to win in style, hence the backing of -1 asian handicap.
Match Odds: Crystal Palace 2.60, Draw 3.25, Norwich 2.45
Tip: Double on both teams to score (Crystal Palace - Norwich) and Rotherham (-1) @ 3.50
29.01. (Sat) 18:00 Real Sociedad - Almeria
Almeria are playing open and aggressive football lately. Argentinian sensation Leonardo Ulloa is in the form of his life, and they are scoring plenty of goals, while their defense is dreadful to say the least, despite having outstanding Diego Alves in goal. Last week they won 3-2 versus Osasuna, and two 4-3 wins against Mallorca in Copa del Rey are also to be taken into account.
On Wednesday they were thrashed 0-5 by Barcelona in the semi-finals, and it’s logical to predict they should both score and concede against the Basques. Sociedad are in similar mood themselves. Their last six league games went produced three goals or more, and that’s the statistic in nine in their last ten fixtures.
Match Odds: Real Sociedad 2.00, Draw 3.25, Almeria 3.40Bet Now
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80
30.01. (Sun) 21:00 Espanyol - Villarreal
Goals have been plentiful recently for both Espanyol and Villarreal and another feast is sure to be on the cards. Forwards Osvaldo, Luis Garcia and midfielder Callejon have all been on the mark recently leaving eight out of Espanyol’s last nine matches with at least three or more goals, including the last four at home.
El Submarino Amarillo are no strangers to goals either, boasting the likes of Rossi, Nilmar and Cazorla up front. Four out of Villareal's last five games have gone over the 2.5 goals mark and Espanyol will surely go on the attack at home against Juan Carlos Garrido’s side who won 4-0 earlier in the season at El Madrigal.
Match Odds: Espanyol 2.40, Draw 3.20, Villarreal 2.70
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.85Bet Now
