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Lens have won all of their last six games in Ligue 1 and are currently top of the table. They travel to Toulouse, who have hit a patch of good form themselves, having won their last three games on the bounce. The last meeting between these two sides finished 1-1, and a similar result seems likely again here in my opinion.

Manchester City are unbeaten against Sunderland in the last 10 head-to-head meetings and have won the last eight on the bounce. A City win seems likely here.

Leeds United are in their best run of form this season, unbeaten in their last five Premier League games, winning two and drawing three. The last time that they went to Anfield in the Premier League they won, so I'm happy taking a chance on Leeds here.

MK Dons are 4th in League Two and have won 2 of their last 3 games. They go to Colchester United, who have only lost 1 of their last 8 games in League Two, so this looks a very tough game for the promotion-chasing MK Dons. A draw looks a solid bet here, in my opinion.

Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the Championship table, but their position is under threat from a few teams just behind them after their last three games in the Championship have only yielded a one-point return. They go to Derby County, who are four without a win at home. The Rams, however, have at least drawn their last two home games and look a good bet to hold this stumbling Middlesbrough side to a draw today.

West Brom have suffered nine defeats away from home in the Championship this season. That's the most of any team in the league, and they come into this having lost all of their last eight away games. However, I'm going to back West Brom to get something from this game, as Swansea City are a very inconsistent team. Despite the poor away form of West Brom, Swansea City still sit below West Brom in the Championship table. Swansea City have lost seven of their last 12 games in the Championship, and that makes them a very risky bet against anybody, in my opinion. I feel that the draw looks a better bet here than picking a winner for this game.

York City haven't beaten Altrincham in any of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between the two sides. Altrincham have won nine of those 10 meetings, so for me Altrincham look a very decent price to beat York City tonight.

Lincoln City are 2nd in League One, but their last six away games in League One have seen them win only once. That victory came via a stoppage-time penalty. Maybe high-flying Lincoln City will have to settle for a draw here away at Barnsley.

Chesterfield are in excellent form and come into this game after winning their last three League Two matches, a run that's seen them catapult into the play-off places. Cambridge United are only a place below Chesterfield in the League Two table and are unbeaten in their last eight League Two games, so they'll be no pushover here. A close game seems likely. These two drew 1-1 when they met only a few weeks ago, and a similar result seems likely again. The draw looks a decent bet in my opinion.

Crawley Town are without a win in 8 games now in League Two, and they host an in-form Bromley, who've won all of their last 4 games in League Two. However, Crawley Town are unbeaten in their last 6 home games in League Two, with their last 3 home games all finishing as draws. Maybe Crawley Town are capable of holding Bromley to a draw here.

Sheffield United were in excellent form coming into December, having won four games on the bounce in the Championship. However, their last four games in the Championship have only produced one win, and they come into this after having thrown away a 3-1 lead against Wrexham to lose 5-3. Stoke City aren't in good form either, with just one win from their last six games in the Championship. I think both teams are a risky bet here, and a draw looks a decent bet.

Both Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur come into this after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. I think backing either team here is too risky, and for me the draw looks like the best bet here.

The last nine times that Arsenal and Brighton have faced each other at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal won 3 times and Brighton won 4 times. At the odds available, Brighton are worth a bet here in my opinion.

Brentford have won only 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions, and that victory came against bottom-of-the-league Wolverhampton Wanderers. They host Bournemouth, who are now 8 games without a win in the Premier League. They have, however, drawn their last 3 on the bounce, and another draw looks likely here in my opinion.

Everton come into this after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. They also have notable absentees in Gueye and Ndiaye due to AFCON, and both Branthwaite and Dewsbury-Hall are out due to injury. At the odds available, Burnley are worth a bet.

Liverpool might well be six unbeaten in all competitions, but their season has been completely derailed by inconsistent form and some really poor results. A number of teams have won at Anfield this season, including a poor Man U, so at the odds available I'm happy taking a punt on Wolves here.

West Ham are six without a win now in the Premier League, and things are starting to look bleak. They have drawn at least three of those six games, and since Fulham have lost three of their last five games in all competitions, they might just pick up another point here.

Man U have a number of notable absentees for the visit of Newcastle United, and it looks like a really tough game for them. Newcastle have also won five of the last six head-to-head meetings between the two sides, so for me Newcastle look a decent bet here.

All of the last six head-to-head meetings between these two sides, in either the National League or League Two, have been very close. There has been a victory for each team and four draws, including a draw in the National League play-off final in 2023. A very close game seems likely here, and a draw looks a decent bet.

Both Reading and Plymouth have the same points at this stage of the season in League One, so this looks like it will likely be a very close game between two fairly evenly matched teams. Only Wigan Athletic have drawn more games than Reading in League One this season, so I'm happy backing a draw here.

Stockport County have scored only 11 goals in their 10 home games in League One this season. Lincoln City have scored only 10 goals in their 10 away games in League One this season. With Stockport averaging just over a goal per game at home and Lincoln averaging a goal a game away from home, I feel that under 2.5 goals is worth a bet.

This is a significant game at the top end of League One as 2nd-place Lincoln City travel to take on Stockport County, who currently sit in 5th place. Only 3 points separate the two sides, so this looks like it could be a very close game. Lincoln City are 4 unbeaten in League One, winning 3 of those 4 games, but their recent away form isn't particularly good. Lincoln City are 5 without a win away from home, so for me they look a risky bet to win. Stockport County have been very inconsistent of late and at home are 3 without a win in League One. Their home form isn't particularly good overall, as they're 14th in the table based on home results but are top based on away results. That makes Stockport County equally as risky from a betting perspective. A very close game seems likely here and I'm backing a draw. Five of the last six games in League One for Lincoln City have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw seems a decent bet.

This is a significant game at the top end of League One as 2nd-place Lincoln City travel to take on Stockport County, who currently sit in 5th place. Only 3 points separate the two sides, so this looks like it could be a very close game. Lincoln City are 4 unbeaten in League One, winning 3 of those 4 games, but their recent away form isn't particularly good. Lincoln City are 5 without a win away from home, so for me they look a risky bet to win. Stockport County have been very inconsistent of late and at home are 3 without a win in League One. Their home form isn't particularly good overall, as they're 14th in the table based on home results but are top based on away results. That makes Stockport County equally as risky from a betting perspective. A very close game seems likely here, and I'm backing a draw. Five of the last six games in League One for Lincoln City have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw seems a decent bet, and a 1-1 scoreline looks a reasonable prediction for this game.

Fulham have an excellent record against Nottingham Forest in their recent head-to-head meetings. The Cottagers have won five of the last six games against Forest, but they come into this after back-to-back defeats at home. Nottingham Forest have won three of their last four away games, too, so I fancy Forest to get a draw here.

All of Fulham's last five games in all competitions have finished with both teams scoring. BTTS looks like a solid bet here.

Fulham have an excellent record against Nottingham Forest in their recent head-to-head meetings. The Cottagers have won five of the last six games against Forest, but they come into this after back-to-back defeats at home. Nottingham Forest have won three of their last four away games, too, so I fancy Forest to get a draw here. All of the last five games for Fulham have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw looks a decent bet.

Fulham have an excellent record against Nottingham Forest in their recent head-to-head meetings. The Cottagers have won five of the last six games against Forest, but they come into this after back-to-back defeats at home. Nottingham Forest have won three of their last four away games too, so I fancy Forest to get a draw here. All of the last five games for Fulham have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw looks a decent bet and 1-1 seems a reasonable prediction for this game.

Elche and Rayo Vallecano have both played 16 games in La Liga this season, and 1 point separates them. With that in mind, this looks like it will be a very closely fought contest. Elche have also drawn three of their last four home games in La Liga, so I'm happy backing a draw here.

All of the last five La Liga games for Rayo Vallecano have finished with under 2.5 goals. Unders look like a solid bet here.

Three of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides in La Liga have finished with both teams scoring. BTTS looks a decent bet here.

Elche and Rayo Vallecano have both played 16 games in La Liga this season, and 1 point separates them. With that in mind, this looks like it will be a very closely fought contest. Elche have also drawn three of their last four home games in La Liga, so I'm happy backing a draw here. Three of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides in La Liga have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw looks a decent bet.

Elche and Rayo Vallecano have both played 16 games in La Liga this season, and 1 point separates them. With that in mind, this looks like it will be a very closely fought contest. Elche have also drawn three of their last four home games in La Liga, so I'm happy backing a draw here. Three of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides in La Liga have finished with both teams scoring, so a score draw looks a decent bet and 1-1 seems a reasonable prediction for this game.

After 15 games played in Serie A, Fiorentina are still searching for their first win of the season. They host Udinese, who've only won one of their last six away games, losing four of those six matches, so they look a risky bet despite Fiorentina being in terrible form. A draw looks a decent bet here, in my opinion.

Mantova come into this after having lost their last three games on the bounce in Serie B. They host Empoli, who've lost six of their last eight away games, so they're a risky bet despite Mantova having lost their last three. For me, the draw looks a decent bet.

Barcelona are in excellent form having won all of their last 6 games in all competitions and in La Liga they've won their last 7 on the bounce. However, Villarreal are a very decent side and at home they've played 8 games in La Liga, winning 7 and drawing 1. Villarreal have also beat Barcelona in 2 of the last 3 head to head meetings between the two sides. A draw looks a reasonable bet hete.

All of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides have finished with over 2.5 goals scored. Overs looks a solid bet.

All of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides have finished with both teams scoring. BTTS looks a solid bet here.

Barcelona are in excellent form, having won all of their last six games in all competitions. In La Liga they've won their last seven on the bounce. However, Villarreal are a very decent side, and at home they've played eight games in La Liga, winning seven and drawing one. Villarreal have also beaten Barcelona in two of the last three head-to-head meetings between the two sides. All of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides have finished with both teams scoring, so I'll back a score draw here.

Barcelona are in excellent form, having won all of their last six games in all competitions. In La Liga they've won their last seven on the bounce. However, Villarreal are a very decent side, and at home they've played eight games in La Liga, winning seven and drawing one. Villarreal have also beaten Barcelona in two of the last three head-to-head meetings between the two sides. All of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides have finished with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals, so I'll back a 2-2 draw.