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21 January 2026

20:00 Stoke v Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

50 WIN

@+139

Win

In what could be a dour, rugged and defence-minded encounter, the visitors could just pinch all three points here with an odd-goal win.

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-124

Lose

-50

Stoke have been struggling after a good start to the season, whereas Boro have continued their quest towards promotion. But the rugged Stoke defence could keep them at bay here.

No (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@+100

Lose

-50

Stoke are more defensively strong than attack-minded, whereas Boro are missing an out-and-out goal-getter. Low goals and not both to score.

Middlesbrough & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+300

Lose

-50

The visitors to nick all three points in what could be a battle of the defenses rather than a goal feast of attacking football.

Middlesbrough #1-0

50 WIN

@+700

Lose

-50

I'll take the Boro to maintain their grip on promotion places in a tight game with few chances but a goals difference between the teams.

19:45 Watford v Portsmouth

Watford

50 WIN

@-136

Lose

-50

Although Pompey had a great result at the weekend, I find it hard to see them getting anything at Vicarage Road. Watford have been playing some good stuff this season and could get back into winning ways here.

20 January 2026

20:00 Wrexham v Leicester

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-136

Win

Both of these sides look well capable of scoring going forward, but the problem is keeping them out defensively, particularly Leicester, who haven't kept a clean sheet in twenty-odd games.

19:45 Charlton v Derby

Derby

50 WIN

@+185

Win

A close, hard-fought game could well be decided by the odd goal. I take the visitors to just nick all three points on the road.

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-188

Lose

-50

This could well be decided by the odd goal, and that could be the visitors who pinch the three points on the road.

No (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-133

Lose

-50

A close encounter on paper, and it could well be the same on grass. With goals at a minimum, I take it that both teams will struggle to find the back of the net.

Derby & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+300

Lose

-50

A hard-fought game, with both sides more likely to not want to lose rather than ensure victory. I will take Derby to edge a low-scoring game.

Derby #1-0

50 WIN

@+600

Lose

-50

I will take the odd goal to win this close encounter, with the visitors holding out for a low-scoring three points.

19:45 Coventry v Millwall

Coventry

50 WIN

@-133

Win

The league leaders were poor at the weekend in the first half but did produce a lot more after the break to win a tough, hard-fought derby. That may trigger another home win here.

19:45 Ipswich v Bristol City

Ipswich

50 WIN

@-149

Win

Pre-season favourites are certainly the in-form side at the moment in the Championship, and that momentum could continue with another home win.

Ipswich & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+162

Win

The home side look the in-form side right now in the Championship and can gain another clean sheet on the way to another home three points.

19:45 Preston v Hull

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-124

Lose

-50

It's hard to believe that Hull have won more away games than any other team in the Championship right now and could cause Preston some trouble in a game that both sides will score in.

19:45 Sheff Wed v Birmingham

Birmingham

50 WIN

@-175

Win

The visitors have yet to be convincing this season and must be thinking that the best is yet to come. They should take three points back home from this game against the bottom club.

Birmingham & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+150

Win

It's hard to see the home side causing a stern Blues defence much trouble. The amount of attack-minded individuals in the visiting side's team should be enough.

19:45 Swansea v Blackburn

Swansea

50 WIN

@+125

Win

Swansea look the safest way to go in this game, with both teams not overly inspiring. The home side is far better than the visitors on the road.

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-161

Lose

-50

Both teams are fighting at the wrong end of the league. It could be a hard-fought battle with little goalmouth action, producing few goals.

No (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-124

Lose

-50

The home side look more dangerous at home than the visitors on the road. Goalmouth action just may be at a minimum with the away team struggling in front of goal.

Swansea & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+250

Lose

-50

I'm taking Swansea to win the game. Defensively solid performance, restricting the visitors to a few chances and no goals.

Swansea #1-0

50 WIN

@+600

Lose

-50

The odd goal will probably be enough to win this tight encounter, and it's definitely more likely to be coming from the home side.

19:45 West Brom v Norwich

Over 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-109

Win

Norwich have found a new leading goalscorer to take over from Sargent, and his goals could spearhead a revival from the Canaries. But they must shore up their defensive duties.

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-124

Lose

-50

This looks like it could be an entertaining game with goals guaranteed from both sides. Both defences' school reports should say 'could do better,' though.

Draw & Yes (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+379

Lose

-50

A share of the points in an entertaining, open game of football could be, and should be, on offer here.

Draw #2-2

50 WIN

@+1400

Lose

-50

A game of good attacking football with plenty of goalmouth action could be on the cards here to keep both sets of fans on their feet.

14:32 2:32 Leicester

Seaview Rock

Daily Racing

50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@+175

Win

The selection's debut run over hurdles reads well. Finishing second to A Pai De Nom was a great first effort. His victor that day went on and was placed in the Lanzarote, a top handicap hurdle.

14:02 2:02 Leicester

Jipcot

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+500

Win

250

A chance is taken that Jipcot can reproduce some of his hurdling capabilities here. The O'Neill yard has started to find some useful form after a very quiet time at the turn of the year.

13:32 1:32 Leicester

Starzand

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@-124

Lose

-50

If Starzand can cope with the relatively quick reappearance, then the step up in trip will certainly help. His second to the useful Bossman Jack reads well, as that horse's form at Warwick the time before is red hot.

18 January 2026

16:30 Aston Villa v Everton

Aston Villa

50 WIN

@-149

Lose

-50

Exceeding expectations this season and could move up another place with three points this afternoon. Although a stubborn Everton defence won't make it easy.

13:20 1:20 Windsor

Salver

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@+225

Win

112

Disappointed a little last time, but that was due to the good ground as he needs it softer??"the better the going, so back on his favoured ground today he should go close.

12:20 12:20 Windsor

Hornica

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@+450

Lose

-50

One of my horses to follow pre-season and after two hurdling runs, which have been generally underwhelming, deserves another chance and this is a drop in class today. She has to settle better, though.

17 January 2026

17:30 Swansea v Birmingham

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-136

Win

This could be a dour, hard-fought battle in Wales, with both teams wanting to tag themselves to the brink of the play-off places. The defenses could be stronger than the attackers.

16:05 4:05 Ascot

The Burren Man

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+200

Lose

-50

Laguna Beaches' win at Hereford has been franked by the second and third winning since, but The Burren Man looked a big beast when winning easily at Carlisle. So a chance is taken with him improving again.

15:00 Leeds v Fulham

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-124

Win

I think the way to go is for goals to be on the low side, with both teams battling it out to grab valuable points for survival.

15:00 Liverpool v Burnley

No (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-142

Lose

-50

Liverpool are taken to show more against a Burnley side who are struggling this season, as expected. Surely the home side's defence is strong enough to keep a clean sheet.

15:00 Southampton v Hull

Southampton

50 WIN

@-149

Lose

-50

The home side are taken to grab the three points here, with the visitors struggling with only twelve fit players available. That will make what is already a tough trip even harder.

15:00 Wrexham v Norwich

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-136

Win

Norwich are a team struggling at the wrong end of the table but have scored a few goals of late. They visit a side that has not struggled to score goals at home this season.

13:40 1:40 Ascot

La Conquiere

Daily Racing

50 WINNB

@+150

Lose

-50

With doubts over Joyeuse, who has returned from chasing, and Nurse Susan, with the trip looking on the sharp side, the selection is the up-and-coming novice La Conquière, who has shown a decent turn of foot at the end of her last two races.

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13:32 1:32 Taunton

Heron In The Park

Daily Racing

50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@+275

Win

137

This fella looked classy when winning a bumper at Newbury but has disappointed over hurdles this term. He showed a little of what he could do at Newbury on his second start. Has the class if he relaxes and puts it all in.

12:30 Bradford v Cardiff

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@-149

Win

Neither of these sides have struggled to find goals in their games, so an entertaining game full of goalmouth action could well be on the menu.

12:30 Ipswich v Blackburn

Ipswich

50 WIN

@-200

Win

Ipswich look a good bet to take home advantage and extend their rise up the Championship table. The visitors are continuing to battle for their survival.

Ipswich & No (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+125

Win

Ipswich can extend their rise up the table to battle for automatic promotion and can do it today quite comfortably, keeping a clean sheet alongside the three points.

12:30 Man Utd v Man City

Man City

50 WIN

@+100

Lose

-50

The visitors in this local derby are expected to continue Man Utd's turmoil. They need the points to maintain their Premiership title race and can take the points today.

12:30 Watford v Millwall

Watford

50 WIN

@+110

Lose

-50

Watford are quite a decent side and are dangerous going forward. They are taken to beat their high-flying visitors to keep hope of a play-off position.

16 January 2026

20:00 West Brom v Middlesbrough

Under 2.50

Total Goals

50 WIN

@-133

Lose

-50

A tricky and likely close-fought game, with the newly appointed Baggies manager desperate to get off to a good start and stop their drop down the table. Boro, I think, miss a good out-and-out forward, so goals could be at a minimum.

15:00 3:00 Windsor

Nemean Lion

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+200

Lose

-50

A chance is taken with the little Lion here. He probably finds himself between being a top handicapper or a good participant in graded races. His terrier-like attitude could just swing it for him today.

14:25 2:25 Windsor

Alfies Princess

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+300

Lose

-50

Made light work of winning from the front after a long absence, and jumped well for a chasing debutant. Can follow up here, although it's a far deeper contest.

12:40 12:40 Windsor

Swindon Village

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@+300

Lose

-50

Charlie Longsdon's gelding is expected to come out on top. He was third on his first time out over hurdles, and the winner has since been denied. The second, third, fourth, and fifth have all won since, so the form has depth. He can win next time and should improve again with a step up in trip.

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