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Don’t speculate: 5 picks from across the divisions for a winning coupon

14 Oct | BY Will Rook | MIN READ TIME |
Don’t speculate: 5 picks from across the divisions for a winning coupon

Tottenham to win their fifth straight league match, plus four further selections for a fruitful weekend...

Tottenham to beat West Brom – {ODDS:110951064:8/11}

After inflicting defeat on the previously-unbeaten Manchester City, Tottenham are second in the Premier League and have won six of their last seven in all competitions.

Spurs have also shipped just two goals in that period, which is significant considering West Brom have kept just two clean sheets in 15.

That the Baggies have only won one match of their last seven offers little cause for optimism at the Hawthorns, either.

Southampton to beat Burnley – {ODDS:110948284:2/5}

Of Burnley’s last 15 trips to Southampton, they have won just once.

That trend is unlikely to change any time soon, with the Saints on a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions, recording clean sheets in each.

The Clarets, meanwhile, are yet to score away from Turf Moor this season and have lost all three of their games on the road.

Brighton to beat Preston – {ODDS:110948284:2/5}

With just one win in their last five, Preston’s record away from Deepdale is not the best.

Brighton, meanwhile, have won four of their last five league matches – with five wins from six at the Amex Stadium in the Championship.

The Seagulls also boast the best defence in the division, conceding just seven goals in 11 matches.

Rochdale to beat Bury – {ODDS:113843423:11/10}

Six wins on the bounce in all competitions betrays the misery Rochdale were put through at the start of the season.

Keith Hill’s side were bottom after six matches, but have since lifted themselves up to seventh and should notch a seventh victory at home to local rivals Bury.

The Shakers have lost three consecutive matches, while the 16 goals they have conceded is the second-most in the top half.

Doncaster to beat Colchester – {ODDS:113850312:7/10}

Second-placed Doncaster are unbeaten at the Keepmoat Stadium in the league, while they have not failed to score in any of their 15 matches this season.

Not good news for struggling Colchester.

The U’s are without a win in six matches and have been victorious just once in their last 10 away games, keeping just one clean sheet in nine.

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Will Rook

Sports writer who won a BBC Worldwide award while studying at the University of Sheffield before covering football for Bradford City and other outlets.

Will Rook

Sports writer who won a BBC Worldwide award while studying at the University of Sheffield before covering football for Bradford City and other outlets.