18 / 10 / 2014

 

 

 

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ARSENAL v Hull

I fancy Arsenal in this fixture, with the Gunners looking to build on their unbeaten home record. The face Hull who having done decent away from home will face a challenge this weekend that is likely to exceed those faced in the away fixtures thus far. Arsenal have won the last 7 fixtures against Hull, and with the most recent victory coming in last seasons FA Cup final the footballing Gods will surely favour a home win here.

Crystal Palace v CHELSEA

A slightly below par start to the season in terms of results has left Crystal Palace in 15th position after 7 games, and they will not relish hosting Chelsea this weekend. Jose Mourinho’s side have won 6 and drawn 1 so far this season, with a GD of +14. Three consecutive clean sheets, one of which came in the Champions League against Sporting Lisbon, will please Mourinho who will want his side to keep this defensive strength moving forward.

Yeovil v SWINDON

21st v 5th in this fixtures, and Yeovil’s home record of W1 D3 L2 with a GD of -4 is a set of stats which will fill visitors Swindon with confidence given that they have an away record of W3 D1 L1 with a GD of +4. Swindon have scored 2 or more goals in 8 of their league fixtures so far this season, and with Yeovil conceding 2 or more in 7 of their fixtures, I have to back Swindon here.

PRESTON v Port Vale

Recent results have moved Preston up the league standings, with performances that display the strength they have in the squad. 3 consecutive league victories, 2 of which came alongside clean sheets, will have boosted their confidence and being at home will be a further bonus. Yeovil will have a job on their hands if they are to disrupt Preston’s home record of W3 D3 L0, and given that they have an away record of W2 D0 L4, i dont fancy their chances.

Coventry v BRISTOL CITY

Winless in 5 league games, and with 4 defeats in this run, Coventry are slipping down the league, yet will be buoyed by their decent home form. However, they face a quality side in Bristol City who have an away record of W3 D3 L0. The Sky Blues have conceded 2 or more in 6 league games so far, whilst Bristol have scored 2 or more in 9 league games. It would appear that Bristol should expect to find the net on a couple of occasions this weekend.

Hartlepool v LUTON

21st v 4th in this tie and Hartlepool will have a tough task to improve on their record as the worst home side in the Football League. A home record of W1 D2 L3, with a GD of -5 is nothing to be proud of. Luton are classed as the 2nd best away side, and with an away record that reads as W3 D2 L1, with a +1 GD they will surely be confident of picking up a positive result on their travels this weekend. 5 clean sheets in their last 6 league games shows that Hartlepool are going to need to make the most of any chances that come their way, but having failed to score in 8 of their league games i doubt Luton have much to worry about!

MACCLESFIELD v Dover

This selection is based on the home/away form of each side. Macclesfield’s home form reads as W4 D4 L0, with a GD of +7, whilst Dover’s away form stats are W1 D2 L5, with a GD of -9. A home/away GD swing of 16 is an indicated of the challenge Dover face in this fixture. Macclesfield will be hoping to add to their 4 home clean sheets, and having scored in all but one of their home games will fancy finding the net against a Dover side without an away clean sheet. These stats point towards a home win for me.

 

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