Pick of the draws: Birmingham are finding goals elusive while the Premier League’s bottom club, West Ham, made Arsenal work hard for victory at the Emirates last Saturday. I am expecting a low-scoring encounter at St Andrew’s and, on recent evidence, the Hammers should gain a point. In the Championship, Cardiff, the new leaders and the highest scorers, host third-placed Swansea, who have conceded less than a goal a game. Deadlock is the likeliest option. I am tipping fourth-placed Coventry to be held by mid-table Leeds, who are showing better form away, and Burnley to add to their five away draws at Norwich. In the Scottish First Division, Dundee, devastated by their 25-point penalty for going into administration, may find beating Partick beyond them.
Away days: Fast-improving Everton to win at Blackpool, who struggled at home to overcome nine-man West Bromwich Albion on Monday. In the Scottish Premier League, Dundee United will probably be too strong for Hamilton Academical, who have yet to record a home victory this season. I am taking Kilmarnock to follow up their 3-0 win at Hearts on Monday by coming out on top at St Johnstone. In the Second Division, I’m confident that Alloa will take advantage of East Fife’s indifferent home form.
Homes sweet homes: Blackburn were unlucky against Chelsea last Saturday and can make Wigan pay. Fulham played their best football of the season at home to Wigan and ought to have too much for a goal-shy Aston Villa. Back Bristol City to continue their revival against Preston. Cowdenbeath are still punching above their weight in the Scottish First Division and are tipped to beat Stirling. I have a hunch that Clyde will come good against East Stirling when the Third Division’s bottom two clubs meet.
Treble chance (home teams): Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Coventry, Norwich, Inverness, Dundee, Arbroath, Elgin, Buxton.
Best draws: Birmingham, Cardiff, Coventry, Norwich, Dundee.
Aways: Everton, Dundee United, Kilmarnock, Rangers, Alloa.
Homes: Arsenal, Blackburn, Fulham, Manchester United, Barnsley, Bristol City, Celtic, Cowdenbeath, Clyde.
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