Quality Queens Park defence can keep Canaries Quiet

Hmmm, not a good few days for us on the football front with our last three selections all looking good before succumbing to time with Stoke not holding out for the draw against Man City on Staurday  then blowing their 2 goal lead against a Roger Espinoza inspired Wigan on Wednesday to add to Charlton running out of steam last weekend too. This weekend's games do however seem to have thrown up some odd prices that can be backed to give us & you an edge over the bookies & you'll see these bets below.

We use oddschecker.com to check our prices & would advise anyone else to if they're serious about finding the very best prices available - I only mention it because it also has a function showing what thee most backed bets in each market are  I was deeply surprised to see the pie chart indicating so many punters were going for the opposite of our selection in the QPR game - it seems punters love goals regardless of what the form book says!

Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City

QPR still prop up the rest of the league but they've become undeniably tough to beat under Harry Redknapp with a 1-0 win against Chelsea & 3 draws (2 against top sides) in their last 4 league games, they take on out-of-form Norwich in the early Saturday kickoff in what could be a tense affair.

(Julio Cesar is staking his claim to be the best Brazilian in the Premier League)

The bottom has somewhat fallen out of Norwich's season after they overcame a poor start to gain 6 wins & 4 draws in an undefeated 10 games from October to mid December, they've now not won in 7 & benefited from Spurs' lack of firepower in their draw with the London side on Wednesday night. Apart from a few isolated high scoring games the Canaries have been largely solid at the back & it's instead their lack of goals that has been a problem with just 25 in their 24 games & they've signed Leeds' Luciano Becchio in an effort to remedy that - we're unconvinced the Argentinian is Premier League class though.

QPR's goalscoring has become virtually non-existent with 3 in their last 7 league games & 18 for the season, injuries & indifferent form have been the reason & even though Loic Remy could prove a good signing Harry Redknapp won't sacrifice his new found defensive solidity for all-out attack as evidennced by the expensive signing of the giant Chris Samba who makes a welcome return to English football. Adel Taarabt remains the key player for the Hoops with his excellent passing range & silky skills, Chris Hughton may respond to his threat by getting defensive midfielder Alex Tettey to 'do a number' on the Moroccan.

The market to concentrate on in this game looks to be the Over/Under 2.5 goals one & with both teams already having had 13 games go under this season, including their previous meeting, the bet has to be under 2.5 goals at just a shade of odds on at 10/11. Julio Cesar has been outstanding in goal for QPR recently showing why he's gained so many caps for Brazil & he can gain another clean sheet. A small wager on QPR to nick this one 1-0 at 15/2 with BetVictor also looks worth a look.


Tranmere Rovers vs Carlisle United

Down in League One sees top of the table Tranmere Rovers host Carlisle United at Prenton Park. Tranmere are the team to catch currently whilst Carlisle have been struggling in recent months & have fallen to 17th place.

(Andy Robinson loves it when they rub his head)

Tranmere have won five of their last six league games after a poor spell in November & most of December, their latest victory was an impressive 2-1 away victory at 4th place Brentford & they were robbed of a potential firecracker against Swindon Town in midweek due to a frozen pitch. In these five victories they have kept three clean sheets & they are unbeaten in their last five home league games & won their last three. Rovers have however lost top scorer Jake Cassidy who ended his loan period in early January & returned to parent club Wolves, it hasn't been too much of an impediment so far but the pressure is on Andy Robinson, this could be a good game for him against the league's joint highest conceders.

Carlisle are inconsistent & have struggled all season to put a string of decent results together. They have conceded one goal or more in every single away match & if this trend continues then will find it an uphill task against a measly Tranmere defence. They have also lost their last three away games to Shrewsbury Town, Crewe Alexandra & Swindon.

Tranmere will be too strong for an average Carlisle side & can cement their pole position at the best price of 10/11 with BetVictor.

Selections:
Under 2.5 goals in QPR vs Norwich game at 10/11 (William Hill & Coral)
QPR to beat Norwich 1-0 at 15/2 (BetVictor)
Tranmere Rovers to beat Carlisle United at 10/11 (BetVictor)

Tuesday Night Football - The Money is 'Rover' There

It was a successful betting weekend for us on the football front with all three selections doing the business for followers, we're hoping to keep the run going on Tuesday night as a full range of fixtures from the Camp Nou to Adams Park take place - again we've scoured the odds & come up with our best selections.

Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers

League One leaders Tranmere host Doncaster at Prenton Park & will be looking to bounce back after a hefty 3-1 defeat after leading 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday; they have the league's best home record to fall back on & will provide a tough test for Dean Saunders' Doncaster side.

('Loan Wolf' Jake Cassidy has been in fine scoring form for Tranmere)

Tranmere's success this year has been based on their attacking threat & that is clearly shown with them having 3 of the top 4 scorers in League One in Jake Cassidy (8 goals), Jean-Louis Akpa Akro & Andy Robinson (both 7 goals). They are coming up against a Doncaster side that have been solid defensively with just 11 goals in total conceded & just 4 in their 6 away games so far, it may though be asking a little much for Doncaster to keep a clean sheet here against a side that have scored 7 more than any other side. Tranmere were suffering a little from injuries in that loss at Bournemouth, Akpa Akro is out with a broken foot & Andy Robinson was out too with fellow winger Joe Thompson also suffering from a niggly injury although he came off the bench on 89 minutes, he should be fully fit for this one & Robinson also has a chance of starting.

Doncaster made the signing of former Newcastle & Portsmouth full back Andy Griffin on Monday but it's uncertain whether he'll play in this one, we feel that as respectable a start as they've had they are running into Tranmere at just the wrong time as they look to get back on track after losing their unbeaten record, odds of 21/20 for the home win look tasty.

Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Championship action comes from the King Power Stadium as current league leaders Leicester City entertain Brighton & Hove Albion. First place Leicester are only above Cardiff City on goal difference whilst Brighton have dropped down to 8th place after a tricky period.

(Anthony Knockaert has been doing the business for Leicester)

Leicester are have made an excellent start to the season with seven victories from their opening eleven league games. They actually lost three of their first five games but since then have embarked on a tremendous run of form with five victories & one draw. Trio David Nugent, Jamie Vardy & French midfielder Anthony Knockaert have all been in fine goalscoring form in their unbeaten run with nine of their twelve goals, at home their record reads five from five with ten goals scored & only two conceded & one cap & one goal wonder David Nugent bagging all five of his goals in front of the home faithful including a hat-trick against Hull City.

Brighton slumped again last weekend in a 1-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough which now means its four league games without victory for the Seagulls. In these matches they have only managed a solitary goal with an 80th minute equaliser from winger Will Buckley against a poor Ipswich Town side three games ago. Their form on the road is decent but they have only faced one side in the top half (Hull City) & this ended in a 1-0 defeat so this will be a stern test for them. Leicester are brimming with confidence & playing some cracking football at the King Power Stadium & at the odds of 10/11 we expect Brighton's slump to continue for another match at least.

Selections:
Tranmere Rovers to beat Doncaster Rovers at 21/20 (BetVictor & Stan James)
Leicester City to beat Brighton & Hove Albion at 10/11 (General)