Sunderland were terrible last time out against Fulham and even manager Steve Bruce branded their defending as "awful." The situation doesn’t get much better up front, with the Black Cats having no recognised striker available for Saturday’s game. Hardly ideal preparation for a side with only one win in their last eleven games.
Opponents Bolton have the feel of a side who are great at home and not so good away. Bolton have won their last five games on the bounce at the Reebok including a good win over Arsenal, whilst on the road, the Trotters have only managed to pick up two wins all season. With Sunderland safe and strikerless, Bolton will look to continue their good home form and compile further misery on Steve Bruce.
Match Odds: Bolton 1.83, Draw 3.40, Sunderland 4.50
Tip: Bolton to win @ 1.83
07.05. (Sat) 16:00 Chesterfield - Gillingham
Gillingham still have a chance of reaching the play-offs and need to go for three points against already promoted Chesterfield. A single point will clinch the title for the hosts but they could actually lose and still be champions if Bury fail to win away against Stevenage.
The Gills must avoid defeat at the very least and they are unbeaten in their last 11 games on the road. Chesterfield have won just the once in their last five games and goals look a likely outcome in this game. Both teams have kept just six clean sheets respectively at home and away all season so defensive strength isn't great.
Chesterfield have conceded 30 at home which is exactly the same that Gillingham have scored away. Offensively Chesterfield have scored 56 at home while Gillingham have notched 37 on the road.
Match Odds: Chesterfield 2.20, Draw 3.30, Gillingham 3.30
Tip: Both teams to score @ 1.65
07.05. (Sat) 22:00 Sevilla - Real
Sevilla - Real Madrid has the look of an excellent match in Andalucia. It will be interesting to see how they respond after their exit in the Champions League at the hands of arch enemies Barcelona and their shock defeat at home to Real Zaragoza last week.
I expect Los Blancos to play with a bit more liberty now that the pressure is off and should beat a Sevilla side that tend to blow hot and cold.
Match Odds: Sevilla 3.10, Draw 3.50, Real Madrid 2.10
Tip: Real Madrid to win @ 2.10
08.05. (Sun) 17:10 Manchester United - Chelsea
Under former Manchester United and Blackburn star Henning Berg, Lillestrom are a joy to
watch. Nigerian strikeforce of Anthony Ujah and Emmanuel Igiebor are the best in Norway, while Erling Knudtzon is an extremely promising young attacking midfielder.
They are scoring at will, with an extraordinary 7-0 win at Stabaek on the opening day followed with results like 4-4 draw at Rosenborg and 5-0 thrashing of Haugesund, while they are also capable of spectacular defeats like 1-4 at home to Brann.
Lillestrom should be a good bet to win at promoted Fredrikstad, but the hosts have started positively and it is by no means a certainty. Going for a high scoring game is a better option, as current average number of goals in Lillestrom games is over five per game.
Match Odds: Fredrikstad 2.40, Draw 3.30, Lillestrom 2.70
Tip: Over 3.5 goals (2.62)
