Southampton - Wigan Athletic, 25th August

Southampton put a decent fight against champions and Wigan are probably the best possible rival for the first home match. Wigan did score in 13 out of their last 14 travels, but they also conceded total of 62 goals last season and Moses is in Chelsea already. And after all, they favourite period is last third of season when they start to play and somehow avoid relegation. S’ton were the best scorers in Championship last season and Lambert (will start, this time) scored 12 goals out of last 14 matches. Home win.

Bet 2: Southampton -0.5

Odd: 2.16 (Pinnacle)

Stake: 7/10

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Championship and League One betting - 25th August

Sheffield Wednesday - Millwall

The Owls started their debut season in a great manner, taking a point away at Derby and defeating Birmingham at home. As every newly promoted site, they probably have great morale in the dressing room. There’s also a winning mentality, since Dave Jones took the charge Wednesday have been undefeated in 17 matches (14 wins, 3 draws)!

Millwall did survive previous season thankfully to strong league finish, but recent one should be new struggling. They won at Peterborough, at the opening day lost at home against Blackpool.

Let’s hope that Hillsborough confidence will last for a while, home win.

Bet: Sheff Wed -0.5

Odd: 2.07 (Pinnacle)

Stake: 7/10

Notts County - Walsall, Notts County -0.75

The Magpies made a perfect start of the campaign with two wins, defeated Crewe away and Hartlepool at home. They have more than a decent squad (maybe not too big, though) and are fourth favorites to win the league. Ivorian striker Francois Zoko is in doubt for the game, forward Yoann Arquin is suspended which means Lee Hughes will lead their attack.

Walsall suffered an easy defeat at the opening day against Donny, then grabbed a point at Oldham. They have very young team, but unfortunately for them not too bright future is predicted - as they’re second contenders for relegation (after Pompey).

If they want promotion, County must win games like this.

Bet 1: Notts County -0.75

Odd: 1.98 (188bet)

Stake: 8/10

Bet 2: Lee Hughes to score 1st

Odd: 5.00 (Various)

Stake: 1/10

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Championship betting 21st Aug, Watford - Ipswich

Watford opened the campaign with an unimpressive away win at Palace. They were behind 1-2, but scored two goals in the closing minutes (Speroni wasn’t on his best, as well). Squad probably has potential for the top half of the table, but trouble is decent amount of new players and Zola certainly needs some time to put it all together.

Ipswich also made a decent start, stayed undefeated against ex-Premier Blackburn. And also survived in the last stage of the match, by own goal in 83th min. On their travels last season, they conceded 45 goals (biggest number in the league).

My impression is both attacks are best lines the teams and both sides will be in the good mood for the match and trying to take all three points. I will go for goals. And interesting thing is from their last 14 encounters, 8 of them and last four at this place ended with 2-1 to Watford. So...

Bet: Over 2.5

Odd: 1.88 (Pinnacle)

Stake: 7/10

Bet: Correct score 2-1

Odd: 9.00 (William Hill)

Stake: 1/10

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League One betting 18 Aug, Hartlepool - Swindon

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Hartlepool haven’t made any significant signing so far, they finished previous season in not so good manner (two wins out of 13 matches), have been destroyed in the midweek Cup visit to Crew and future doesn’t seem so bright.

On the other hand, Di Canio has been very active in the transfer market and Swindon are third favourite to win the league. Gary Roberts, Jay McEveley and Alan Navarro are some of new faces. They had some good friendlies and seem to enter the season in a very good mood.

First round is obviously step in the dark, but I think we won’t find such price on Swindon through the season.

Bet: Swindon -0.25

Odd: 1.98 (BetVictor)

Stake: 7/10

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Championship betting, Leeds - Wolverhampton

Ok, let’s kick off the season with the most unpredictable league.

Lots of euphoria about Leeds and their expected fight for promotion. They lost Snodgrass, but actually they’ve strengthened all team lines. Last season defence made the worst defensive record in the league. Now there is Paddy Kenny (in my opinion, great choice for a goalie) and two experienced defenders,  Rodolph Austin and Lee Peltier. Attacking options are improved with Luke Varney and El Hadji Diouf, there’s still Bechio and Ross McCormack has just signed new deal. And the most important, Neil Warnock who had the whole summer to put it all together.

A pretty opposite situation at Wolves. They are natural favorites in this league after dropping from Premier, but they have plenty of transfer listed (and unsatisfied) players and new manager. Norwegian, Stale Solbakken, apparently likes to apply more passing style than previous managers preferred and obviously, it would need some time for players to adjust. Wolves have won only two visits to Leeds in the past 50 years!

I think it’s a good chance for Leeds to make a good start of the campaign and get Wolves on the wrong foot. However, some limitation in case of a draw.

Bet: Leeds -0.25

Odd: 1.92 (188bet)

Stake: 7/10

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