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Burnley vs Middlesbrough- Mon, Dec 26 15:00
Burnley have the 8th best home record in the league with 16 of their 17 points coming at Turf Moor. Their last four home games have all seen more than two goals, with Dyche’s men picking up the win in three of the four games. Boro have drawn five of their eight away games in the league this season and are reliant on their away form. Karanka’s attack could be bolstered by returns for Stuani and Ramirez. Both teams will be wanting to win such a crucial game. This will be a tight game but I’m backing Burnley to just edge it.
Prediction: 2-1
Leicester vs Everton- Mon, Dec 26 15:00
Following their disciplinary nightmare against Stoke, Leicester will be without Huth, Vardy and Fuchs. Fortunately, the match is at the King Power, where they’ve lost only one game this season. Moreover, the Toffees have won only two on the road so don’t travel well. Everton will be hopeful Steklenburg and McCarthy shake off knocks from the Merseyside Derby. Everton haven’t won in their last six visits to Leicester and I can see Leicester just edging this one again.
Prediction: 1-0
Newcastle vs Sheffield Wednesday- Mon, Dec 26 19:45
Boxing day evening sees Championship leaders Newcastle United host 6th place Sheffield Wednesday. Newcastle have won 11 of their last 13 matches and scored at least two in nine of their last eleven. The Magpies have adjusted to life in the Championship well and look well poised to go straight back up. Although Wednesday are also in fine form, with only one defeat in their last six and clean sheets in their last two. Despite this form, I can’t look past Newcastle’s dominance and predict a heavy home win.
Prediction: Other Home Win
Brighton vs QPR- Tue, Dec 27 12:30
With eight wins in their last ten games, Brighton are keeping the pressure on Newcastle. They have the meanest defence in the league, conceding only 14 goals all season. Combine this with QPR not scoring in their last three games and it looks ominous for the Hoops. Since Ian Holloway took over, QPR have won one game and scored only three goals. I’m going with form and backing a 2-0 Brighton win.
Prediction: 2-0
Derby vs Birmingham- Tue, Dec 27 15:00
7th plays 8th in this Midlands derby between two play off hopefuls. Derby have picked up 26 points and lost only one game following Steve McClaren’s return. This run has Derby now involved in a wide open playoff race. This is built around not conceding in their last six matches at Pride Park Stadium.
Whereas, Birmingham shocked English football with their recent sacking of Gary Rowett. Rowett turned around fortunes and guided the side to a 10th place finish last season. Birmingham have seen more than two goals in their last five games, but have only managed to win two of these. Derby look too strong at home for this Birmingham team.
Prediction: 2-0
Southampton vs Tottenham- Wed, Dec 28 19:45
Mauricio Pochettino returns to St Mary’s to take on Southampton. Southampton have lost one at home this season and conceded only five goals in the process. As a result of this defensive solidity, transfer rumours around their centre back pairing of van Dijk and Fonte are circulating.
Tottenham head into the game with relatively poor away form, having won only two on the road all season. But, since the return of Kane, Spurs have looked a much improved and are averaging over two goals a game since. This is a game where either team could sneak a win, but I’m going to back the draw.
Prediction: 1-1
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