Pools tips and best bets for weekend of Nov 26-27

Ten draws: Southampton v Everton, Watford v Stoke, Derby v Norwich, Ipswich v Queens Park Rangers, Gillingham v Rochdale, Northampton v Bolton, Walsall v Southend, Accrington v Yeovil, Exeter v Luton, Macclesfield v Dover.

Best draws: Derby v Norwich, Ipswich v Queens Park Rangers, Accrington v Yeovil, Exeter v Luton, Macclesfield v Dover.

Best weekend away bets: Manchester City, West Bromwich, Peterborough, Grimsby, Boreham Wood, Rangers.

Best weekend home bets: Arsenal, Leicester, Swansea, Aston Villa, Brighton, Wolves, Scunthorpe, Blackpool, Doncaster, Dundee.


Pick of the draws: Although Norwich have lost their last four Championship matches, they showed a lot of spirit when reduced to 10 men after only two minutes at Queens Park Rangers last Saturday and could even have nicked a draw. That should encourage them when they visit Derby, who have greatly improved under Steve McClaren. Ipswich supporters are becoming restless at their side's lack of progress and they can't be confident of success against QPR, who have been lifted by the return of manager Ian Holloway. Yeovil's recent results in League Two are as good as anybody's and they look good for at least a point at Accrington, who are not enjoying the best of seasons. Exeter's home record is unbelievably bad - no wins and seven defeats - but they are a match for the best on their day and I'm taking them to deny Luton victory. Dover, sixth in the National League, have recovered well from their FA Cup first-round exit to Cambridge United and the long journey to Macclesfield will hold no fears.

Away days: Manchester City, with five Premier League away wins under their belt, will be disappointed not to make it six when they go to Burnley on Saturday, especially now that Yaya Toure has made a triumphant comeback to the team. A resounding 4-0 victory over Burnley on Monday moved West Bromwich Albion into the top half of the table and they are a good bet to continue in a winning vein at Hull, who are struggling to escape from the relegation zone. League One promotion contenders Peterborough should be backed at lowly Oldham and the same applies to League Two improvers Grimsby, who go to ailing Crawley. Boreham Wood are one of the success stories of the National League this season and will probably increase the pressure on bottom club Guiseley. Rangers, striving for second place in the Scottish Premiership, are recommended at Partick.

Homes sweet homes: Swansea slipped to the bottom of the Premier League last Saturday and have yet to win at home this season. They will never have a better chance than against Crystal Palace, who have lost their past five league matches after a good start to the campaign and are now only one point away from the relegation zone. Wolves, who have not won a Championship fixture since September, will be anxious to put that right for new manager Paul Lambert. They host Sheffield Wednesday, who have failed to impress on their travels. Dundee may be bottom of the Scottish Premiership but there are only two points separating them from seventh-placed Inverness, whom they play at the weekend. Have a punt on the hosts.