STEVEOCN Football Tips

Three of the last six head-to-head meetings have ended in a draw, and I fancy there won't be much between Blackburn Rovers and Preston tonight. One win in five at home and one win in five away are the recent records, and I am siding with a share of the spoils at Ewood Park.

Two of the last three head-to-head meetings have been draws, and Rotherham could do with a win in this early kick-off. Five defeats and three wins in eight away for Rovers, and I fancy Donny will get a point away to Rotherham, who are in the relegation zone.

Aston Villa had a much-needed home win against Brighton before the FA Cup break, and I fancy they will grind it out this afternoon against Leeds, whom they have beaten by one goal in the last two Villa Park meetings. Leeds have only won away once since September, and I am siding with the home win.

Chelsea beat Hull City 4-0 last weekend in the FA Cup. With three wins in four at Stamford Bridge, I fancy the home win this afternoon. They won 2-0 earlier this season at Turf Moor, and Burnley haven’t won at the Bridge since 2017. I am siding with three points for the Blues.

Brentford were excellent before the FA Cup break at home to Arsenal, and they went toe to toe with the league leaders. Last season they put four past Albion at the Gtech. After the Seagulls were beaten at Fulham and Aston Villa, I fancy they will be second best away to the Bees.

2-2 earlier this season at the Vitality Stadium, and three of the last four head-to-heads have ended in draws between the Hammers and the Cherries. It was 2-2 last season when Bournemouth came to town, and I fancy this will be another entertaining score draw.

Manchester City came from behind to beat Liverpool at Anfield. They followed it up with a 3-0 home win against Fulham. Newcastle were beaten home and away by City in the League Cup semi-final and conceded four on Merseyside, losing to Liverpool. I fancy the Toon will be no fit citizens.

Crystal Palace have won five of the last six against Wolves, and they won 2-0 at Molineux earlier this season. The Eagles have won six in a row at home against the Wanderers, and I am siding with a much-needed win for the hosts at Selhurst Park.

Fulham have won three and drawn one of the last four head-to-head meetings with Sunderland, and I fancy they will get something this afternoon at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have only won two of the last five at home, and I am siding with the Cottagers getting chances and this ending in a share of the spoils.