Dave1962

Following two draws at home, Middlesbrough have gone on to win their next two games, which were both away. Tonight they are back at home against Charlton, who are twenty-five points behind them in the table. The home supporters will be expecting all three points following those two away performances.

Oxford are in the relegation zone on thirty-five points, whilst [Blackburn] are in twentieth place on thirty-nine points after both teams have played thirty-six games. Oxford have shown some determination in seeking to lift themselves out of trouble by winning their last two matches. One was at home to West Brom, who are above them in the table, and the other was away at Preston, who are above Blackburn in the table. Blackburn have lost four of their last five away Championship games.

Bodø/Glimt dispatched Inter Milan to reach this stage of the competition. Inter Milan were top of Serie A when they lost to Bodø/Glimt. With Sporting playing in what is probably a weaker league, there is every reason to think that Bodø/Glimt can win the first leg of this tie.

With Manchester City already through to the next round, Real Madrid were not convincing in their win against Benfica to reach this stage of the competition. Manchester City won on their last visit to Real Madrid, which was in the first round of matches in this season's Champions League competition.

The Willie Mullins-trained Bambino Fever will be one of the Irish punters' bankers for this year's festival. Her only blot on her CV was when finishing second in her first hurdle race. She made no mistake next time out, winning by a comfortable twelve lengths. She has won six of her seven races. She won the Champion Bumper at last year's festival and has every chance to add another win to her CV.

By their standards, Motherwell are having a fantastic season. They are fourth in the table, one place behind Celtic, who are not having the best of seasons. They beat Celtic when they welcomed them at the end of December. It's been over ten years since Motherwell won at Celtic. However, with the form of these two teams, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that Motherwell can win.