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07 January 2026
20:15 Burnley v Man Utd
Draw
50 WIN
@4.00
Win
150
Burnley have their own troubles in attempting to survive this season, but Man Utd have different troubles of their own. They are playing like a club with no direction and are missing true leaders of the team in Maguire and Fernandes. They may both be glad to take a point.
19:30 Bournemouth v Tottenham
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.10
Lose
-50
Tottenham have been labelled of late, even by their own loyal fans, as boring. That boring approach could continue tonight, although Bournemouth have been exciting going forward of late.
19:30 Everton v Wolverhampton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.75
Win
38
Although these two teams played games last time that had plenty of goals, I take this to be a low-scoring game. Wolves, on the back of a big win, will not want to lose.
19:30 Fulham v Chelsea
No (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@2.25
Lose
-50
Chelsea may just have too much for Fulham. With Cole Palmer back, although seemingly not back at his best as yet, they are a threat going forward and reasonably tight at the back.
19:30 Man City v Brighton
Man City
50 WIN
@1.50
Lose
-50
Although they have defensive problems with injuries, they should still have too much going forward to win this tie. Haaland is always a danger, but the skilful midfielders are a massive threat too.
Subtotal38
04 January 2026
15:00 Everton v Brentford
Under 2.50
Total Goals
There never seems to be many goals in Everton games of late, although results have been okay. Another low-scoring home win could be the order of the day.
15:00 Huddersfield v Exeter
Huddersfield
50 WIN
@1.67
Lose
-50
The home side are on the brink of the play-off positions at the moment and can maintain that by beating an Exeter team struggling a little.
15:00 Middlesbrough v Southampton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Both clubs will be looking to be right in the midst of a promotion race in a few months' time and could well cancel each other out here. The home side could do with an established goalscorer up front.
15:00 Millwall v Swansea
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Both sides have crept along pretty well of late without going noticed, and another low-key, low-scoring affair could be on the cards here.
15:00 Portsmouth v Ipswich
Ipswich
50 WIN
@1.67
Void
0
The visitors are certainly the in-form side in the Championship at the moment. Impressive against leaders Coventry, winning away. They had to battle at home against Oxford last time, but should continue their rise up the table today.
15:00 Tottenham v Sunderland
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Spurs were booed by their own fans last game when they chanted "boring, boring Tottenham," so they will feel under a little pressure. First, they need to play better. Second, they need to get a result against a rugged and determined Sunderland side.
12:30 Leeds v Man Utd
Draw
50 WIN
@3.50
Win
125
Leeds have improved of late and meet a Man Utd team whose results have vastly exceeded performance. The Red Devils on the road will do well, and I'm happy to take a draw.
Dominic Calvert Lewin
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-50
The main hitman for Leeds, Calvert-Lewin, has probably exceeded expectations so far and can trouble a Man Utd defence who are shaky enough right now.
12:00 Bolton v Northampton
Bolton
50 WIN
@1.40
Lose
-50
Bolton will certainly be hoping to be in the shake-up at the end of the season for promotion and will meet a team who will be battling at the other end of the table. Home win
12:00 Sheff Utd v Oxford Utd
Sheff Utd
50 WIN
@1.48
Void
0
The Blades are slowly moving up the Championship table after a rocky start and should have too much for an Oxford side that is struggling at the wrong end of the league.
Subtotal-138
03 January 2026
20:00 PDC World Championship
Luke Littler
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
He may be an odds-on shot before the tournament starts, but in all honesty he looks as if that just might be like printing money. He is head and shoulders the best, and without something weird happening will lift the trophy again.
15:50 3:50 Wincanton
Sinchi Roca
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@4.00
Void
0
Has shown plenty in bumpers and appeals the most now stepped up in trip, which is bound to suit. Actually finished in front of Old Park Star in a bumper run.
15:35 3:35 Sandown
Hot Fuss
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.25
Lose
-50
I like the look of Hot Fuss, who is a course-and-distance winner and ran a race full of promise last time out when second to a useful handicapper in Wilful.
15:00 Wolverhampton v West Ham
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
Where these two teams are position-wise in the Premier League table, this game really doesn't scream goals, so going under seemed a logical decision.
12:57 12:57 Wincanton
No Tricks At All
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@2.25
Void
0
I think that No Tricks At All's winning form at Worcester should be good enough to go in again at the main expense of Yield To Call, who didn't progress as much as expected on his second seasonal run at Warwick.
12:30 Aston Villa v Nottm Forest
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
Aston Villa are flying high in the Premiership at the moment and must prove they are good enough to stay in their high position. Ollie Watkins seems to be in decent form, and his prowess in front of goal could be enough to win today.
Subtotal-8
01 January 2026
20:00 Sunderland v Man City
Man City
The former champions are certainly on a good run of form right now, and with Rodri on the fringe of a return they are sure to make a go of it against Arsenal. They should have too much for a Sunderland side that have done very well at home so far this season.
17:30 Sheff Utd v Leicester
Over 2.50
Total Goals
This game looks good for goalmouth action. Well capable of goal scoring and goal conceding, both sides will be looking to climb the Championship table after not-so-promising starts.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.75
Win
38
Both of these clubs started their seasons underachieving and will be looking to climb up the league in the second half of the season. Both look well capable going forward but not so capable defending.
15:00 Bristol City v Portsmouth
Bristol City
Bristol City can kick on again following their good away win at West Brom last time. They are just on the brink of the play-offs and should have too much for Pompey on the road.
15:00 Charlton v Coventry
Coventry
50 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-50
The league leaders were poor when losing to Ipswich, but after their other two defeats this season they showed character by coming back into winning form. They can do the same at Charlton this afternoon.
15:00 Hull v Stoke
Draw
50 WIN
@3.40
Lose
-50
Hull have certainly exceeded expectations this season so far but may be stopped by a stubborn Stoke side that have slipped down the table of late. They will be striving to find their form again.
15:00 Ipswich v Oxford Utd
No (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.67
Lose
-50
Ipswich are looking dangerous at the moment, and the visit of lowly Oxford won't be worrying them too much. They gave little away at the back at free-scoring Coventry.
Ipswich & No (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
Ipswich were showing glimpses of their best at Coventry last time. Meeting lowly Oxford today gives them a great chance of stepping forward again.
15:00 Watford v Birmingham
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
I'm going for an attacking, action-packed game at Watford, with both sides well capable going forward but both crumbly at the back.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
Both of these teams look well capable of scoring goals going forward but also leaking goals at the back. This looks like a good opportunity for a free-flowing, free-scoring game.
13:10 1:10 Exeter
Clondaw Park
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@1.73
Void
0
Highly tried on hurdling debut at Newbury and fell when still in contention and going well three out. A point winner in Ireland beofre being bought into the Derham yard.
12:50 12:50 Cheltenham
Regents Stroll
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-50
A well-touted horse who was far too free on chasing debut at Newbury but still finished a creditable third. Settled much better when winning at Wincanton next time and could follow up today.
12:15 12:15 Cheltenham
Step Ahead
Daily Racing
50 WINNBNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.00 used instead of 3.00 takenBOG
@4.00
Win
150
Two good runs in bumpers last season for Don Cantillon before being switched to the Bailey/Nicholls yard. Ran really well in a good contest first time over hurdles at Warwick when second to Moneybarrow.
Subtotal-32
31 December 2025
19:00 Gabon v Ivory Coast
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
Ivory Coast will be looking to go unbeaten in the group stages and realistically should do it against the bottom nation, Gabon. Even if players are rested, they should have more than enough to score a few goals.
16:00 Equatorial Guinea v Algeria
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.25
Win
62
Algeria are top of their group at the moment and should take the beating here and maintain their unbeaten record in the competition so far, hopefully with plenty of goals along the way.
16:00 Sudan v Burkina Faso
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.50
Win
25
This could be a rather tight game, with both teams vying for the runner-up position in the group after one win each so far. Goalmouth action is likely to be minimal.
15:35 3:35 Punchestown
Luciole Des Bordes
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.88
Lose
-50
The selection makes a little bit of appeal here after finishing fifth in a better contest than this at big odds on debut. Will benefit from that experience and will appreciate the extra two furlongs today.
15:05 3:05 Punchestown
Blue Reed
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
Blue Reed is weighted to have a big say in this contest. Fences didn't suit this horse, so he reverted back to hurdles and was fourth in an amateurs' race at Fairyhouse last time.
13:43 1:43 Uttoxeter
Lon Chaney
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@2.20
Win
60
Improved again for his second run when second to the decent Swindon Village at Leicester last time, staying on. This step up in trip by three furlongs looks like suiting him well.
13:22 1:22 Warwick
Dont Tell Rosie
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Ran better than the result said last time and is now two pounds lower than when second at Taunton earlier in the year, so should and could be handicapped to go close here.
12:43 12:43 Uttoxeter
John Barbour
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Win
137
John Barbour is taken to topple the odds-on favourite here. Ran well when second at Leicester last time out, and, more importantly, is two from two here at Uttoxeter.
12:35 12:35 Punchestown
Argento Boy
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@8.50
Win
375
No doubt the favourite will be a tough nut to crack, but a chance is taken with Argento Boy, who was a decent staying novice hurdler and was just starting to race properly when falling on his chase debut.
Subtotal566
30 December 2025
20:15 Arsenal v Aston Villa
Over 2.50
Total Goals
This promises to be a good footballing clash between two of the top three clubs. I would love to see plenty of goals with Gyökeres finally showing his scoring skills.
20:15 Man Utd v Wolverhampton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
The visitors look doomed for the championship but come to Old Trafford when the home side look vulnerable. Their win against Newcastle was very unconvincing.
19:30 Burnley v Newcastle
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.04
Lose
-50
Burnley aren't going to get the home crowd excited with loads of goalmouth action going forward, so they may concentrate on shoring up the back line and try to prevent the Newcastle strike force.
19:30 Nottm Forest v Everton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Everton have been pretty good defensively of late and can continue that trend tonight at Forest. Forest have missed their leading front man, Chris Wood, of late.
19:30 West Ham v Brighton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Brighton have proved to be a good footballing side over the last few seasons but have missed a free-scoring, out-and-out striker. The home side continue to struggle, with their boss under big pressure to secure a result, which may well be a low-scoring one.
Subtotal34
29 December 2025
20:15 Birmingham v Southampton
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.90
Lose
-50
Birmingham, on the whole, have been disappointing this season as expectations were high. They meet a Soton side that were doing well of late before a surprising loss to Oxford. Both teams to score is the way to go.
19:45 Barnsley v Lincoln City
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Barnsley games so far this season have seemed a good place for spectators if they want to see goals, and this game could well be no different.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.67
Lose
-50
Barnsley always seem good for goals going forward, if not a little prone to conceding them at the back. The same could happen here again.
19:45 Bradford v Port Vale
Bradford
Bradford have perhaps exceeded expectations this season and meet a Port Vale side struggling. After a heavy defeat against Huddersfield, they may be destined for another defeat.
19:45 Huddersfield v Northampton
Huddersfield
Pre-season I had Huddersfield to press for promotion, and Northampton looking like relegation candidates. Perhaps this should be a great opportunity for the home side to climb the table with three more points.
19:45 Leicester v Derby
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
The home side are very much in and out this season, but on their day can test anyone. Derby have picked up of late and can test the home side.
19:45 Middlesbrough v Hull
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.73
Lose
-50
The home side will be looking for the three points to keep them on the heels of leaders Coventry, but Hull have surprised many this season and will not make it easy for Boro.
19:45 Norwich v Watford
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
Although Norwich have improved a little of late, they may struggle to beat a Watford side that scores goals aplenty but also concedes consistently.
19:45 Portsmouth v Charlton
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.62
Lose
-50
Both of these sides have struggled to set the world alight with their attacking prowess this season, so the likelihood is the goal tally for this game may be low.
19:45 West Brom v QPR
West Brom
50 WIN
@2.10
Win
55
West Brom have, I believe, suffered from not having an out-and-out number nine to score 15 to 20 goals, but still may have enough to beat QPR here.
19:45 Wrexham v Preston
Under 2.50
Total Goals
Although Wrexham have scored plenty at home against the likes of Sheffield United and Coventry, Preston have defended well enough to keep their lofty position in the Championship and can keep the goal tally to a minimum.
15:00 3:00 Newbury
No Drama This End
Daily Racing
50 WINNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@1.62
Win
31
So impressive on all runs so far. Bore a well-touted horse on only bumper run and has won two out of two over hurdles, winning easily on both occasions.
Subtotal-147
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