Football Accumulator Tips

Burnley manager Scott Parker should give this fixture his maximum focus and a 5-1 win at home to Championship outfi Millwall in the third round supports that case. The Clarets should have got a lift from Wednesday’s 3-2 win at Crystal Palace and can win an entertaining FA Cup fixture.

These teams are heading in opposite directions in the Championship and the rejuvenated Canaries should avenge a 1-0 home league defeat to West Brom in October by booking their place in the fifth round.

Bristol City have bigger priorities than a FA Cup run as they look to secure a Championship playoff spot, but they should have too much for Port Vale, who are marooned at the bottom of League One. Back the second-tier outfit to win without conceding.

The Saints produced a great comeback to see off Leicester on Tuesday and the Foxes may take some time to recover, so take the Saints to go marching on in the FA Cup.

With League One title rivals Lincoln and Bolton doing battle at Sincil Bank, leaders Cardiff will be keen to take advantage and strengthen their grip at the summit.The Bluebirds have won nine and drawn one of their last ten home league games and look a nice price to bring Luton’s upturn in form to a halt.The Hatters have won back-to-back league fixtures to put themselves back in playoff contention but they have picked up only one point from their last six away games, suffering 1-0 reverses in their last three at Exeter, Huddersfield and Plymouth.

Hibs may have lost the Edinburgh derby to rivals Hearts in midweek but they are fancied to bounce back as they host St Mirren on Saturday.The Buddies shuddered a deflating defeat of their own on Wednesday, throwing away a lead to lose 4-3 to strugglers Kilmarnock and they are in right in the relegation battle.Hibs have scored nearly double the amount of goals that St Mirren have this season, 41 to 21, and that could be the difference between these two teams.

Norwich started the Championship season in dismal fashion, picking up just ten points from their opening 17 games, but they have been rejuvenated by the appointment of manager Philippe Clement.The Belgian has completely transformed the side, leading them to ten wins in 18 games and six in the last seven, and their blend of exciting youngsters like Tuesday’s hat-trick hero Mo Toure with seasoned pros such as Kenny McLean means they are becoming a force to be reckoned with.West Brom, meanwhile, do not fall into the same category. The Baggies are still searching for a first win since bringing in new boss Eric Ramsay and the measly three goals Albion have scored in six games under him suggests it is unlikely to arrive in this FA Cup tie at Carrow Road.

Sheffield Wednesday have lost nine consecutive games without scoring, a run which saw them beaten 4-0 at Swansea last weekend. The Owls are now heavy underdogs in every game they play, and this weekend pits them against a Millwall side who are fifth in the Championship.The Lions have beaten Wrexham, Charlton, and Watford by two clear goals across their last five matches. Wednesday head into this clash having conceded 33 times in their 12 home matches, scoring only seven times in return.

Aston Villa have been fortunate to pick up four points from their last two games, but they have lost two of their last four at home and face a Newcastle side that picked up a confidence-boosting win over Tottenham in midweek. The Magpies arguably have greater strength in depth, and that could prove pivotal in a tie where both sides are expected to rotate.

Lens won for the 13th time in their last 14 games against Rennes last time out, and the surprise Ligue 1 title challengers can claim another three points in the French capital on Saturday.Paris FC have the third-worst home record in the top flight and have failed to win each of their last seven games on home soil. Les Sang et Or have taken 18 points from the last 21 available on their travels and have already beaten Paris FC this season, so back their good form to continue.

Barrow are edging closer to the relegation zone after a six-game losing streak in League Two, and they may fall to another loss against a Colchester side that have taken 12 points from their last 18 available.

Just six points separate these sides, but Crewe are unbeaten in nine home games and have won three of their last four here, while Gillingham have lost three of their last four League Two trips.

Derby County are worth siding with at Pride Park against a Swansea side that simply cannot buy a result on the road. The visitors have lost seven of their last nine away league games and confidence looks fragile. Derby, by contrast, have been ultra-consistent in front of goal, scoring in 24 of their last 25 Championship matches.

Queens Park Rangers look well placed to capitalise on Blackburn Rovers’ travel sickness. Blackburn have failed to win any of their last seven away games, losing four of the last six, and have blanked in four of their previous five on the road. QPR, by contrast, have won six of their last eight at Loftus Road and average over two goals per game at home against bottom-half sides. With a 12-point cushion in the table, the hosts hold the stronger hand.

Lille have been in strong home form this season, winning ten of 21 Ligue 1 games and averaging 2.80 goals per game against bottom-half sides. Brest are struggling on the road, having failed to win six of their last seven away matches and conceding 20 goals in ten games, giving Lille the edge.

Serie A leaders Inter Milan have won five straight games and 19 of their 24 Serie A matches this term, suggesting they are far too strong for a Juventus side who have managed just one victory in four. The returns of Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu only further boost the hosts’ chances and anything other than a Nerazzurri win would represent a major shock.

Lens are well in the Ligue 1 title fight and have won 13 of their last 14 matches. Six of their last seven away games have ended in victory, while Paris FC are winless in seven home games and hold the third worst home record in Ligue 1.

Alvaro Arbeloa has recovered from a disastrous start to lead Real Madrid to five wins from his last six games. They have won four successive home games but conceded in three of them, while the in-form Real Sociedad have found the net in 12 successive games.

Ian: The battle for the Scottish Premiership title would be a four-way affair had Motherwell not been held to 11 league draws this term, but they should have few problems seeing off Aberdeen. The Dons have scored just one goal in their last six on the road.

Jamie: Four straight defeats will have done nothing for Rayo’s deteriorating confidence and this match arrives a whole two weeks after their last, so expect rustiness to show as Atleti cruise to victory in this Madrid derby.

Alex: NEC Nijmenegen’s phenomenal season hit a stumbling block as they lost to Utrecht in midweek, but they head into the weekend round of fixtures third in the Eredivisie and can get back to winning ways against a Sparta Rotterdam side that have lost two of their last four home matches.

Aaron: Estoril have scored at least twice in all six of their visits to sides below them, scoring 19 goals across those matches. AVS have conceded 23 times in their 11 home matches, so back the visitors to score a couple of goals.

Jack: Lyon have won their last 12 matches in all competitions and can overcome a Nice side that has emerged from their pre-Christmas crisis. Lyon have also kept clean sheets in their last three in all competitions.

El Hadji Malick Diouf is the best crosser of a ball at West Ham and has already racked up four assists in 18 Premier League starts this term. With the hosts likely to sit off their opponents, expect Diouf to get plenty of opportunities to cross from deep on the left and he looks a tempting price for an assist.

With injuries to Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley in recent weeks, Joe Willock has gotten more of an opportunity in Newcastle’s midfield. He is particularly effective in this role away from home and it is notable that all four of his shots on target this term have come on the road. After good performances in his last two games, back him for a shot on target.

Wirtz is growing into his first season as a Liverpool player and he was a persistent thorn in Sunderland’s side on Wednesday. The German now has 13 shots on target in his last 13 games and has scored six times in that spell.

Reading look the stronger proposition at home. They’ve scored in 27 of their last 28 league games and have hit at least two goals in five straight League One matches. Crucially, they’ve lost just once in their last ten at home. In contrast, Wycombe Wanderers have struggled badly for goals on the road, averaging just 0.71 per away game.

Tranmere are on a dreadful run of six successive League Two defeats, with them conceding 14 goals in this sequence. This includes four successive home losses in which they have conceded at least twice, while Crawley have taken four points from their last two away fixtures.

Aston Villa have been fortunate to pick up four points from their last two games, but they have lost two of their last four at home and face a Newcastle side that picked up a confidence-boosting win over Tottenham in midweek. The Magpies arguably have greater strength in depth, and that could prove pivotal in a tie where both sides are expected to rotate.

Reading look the stronger proposition at home. They’ve scored in 27 of their last 28 league games and have hit at least two goals in five straight League One matches. Crucially, they’ve lost just once in their last ten at home. In contrast, Wycombe Wanderers have struggled badly for goals on the road, averaging just 0.71 per away game.

Bayer Leverkusen have scored in all ten Bundesliga home games this season and both teams have scored in four of their last six matches. Leverkusen have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight of their last ten games. St Pauli’s last three matches have also featured goals at both ends, but the visitors have also lost their last three away games.

Burnley manager Scott Parker should give this fixture his maximum focus and a 5-1 win at home to Championship outfi Millwall in the third round supports that case. The Clarets should have got a lift from Wednesday’s 3-2 win at Crystal Palace and can win an entertaining FA Cup fixture.

Just six points separate these sides, but Crewe are unbeaten in nine home games and have won three of their last four here, while Gillingham have lost three of their last four League Two trips.

Bristol City have bigger priorities than a FA Cup run as they look to secure a Championship playoff spot, but they should have too much for Port Vale, who are marooned at the bottom of League One. Back the second-tier outfit to win without conceding.

Tranmere are on a dreadful run of six successive League Two defeats, with them conceding 14 goals in this sequence. This includes four successive home losses in which they have conceded at least twice, while Crawley have taken four points from their last two away fixtures.

Aston Villa have been fortunate to pick up four points from their last two games, but they have lost two of their last four at home and face a Newcastle side that picked up a confidence-boosting win over Tottenham in midweek. The Magpies arguably have greater strength in depth, and that could prove pivotal in a tie where both sides are expected to rotate.

Lens are well in the Ligue 1 title fight and have won 13 of their last 14 matches. Six of their last seven away games have ended in victory, while Paris FC are winless in seven home games and hold the third worst home record in Ligue 1.

Alvaro Arbeloa has recovered from a disastrous start to lead Real Madrid to five wins from his last six games. They have won four successive home games but conceded in three of them, while the in-form Real Sociedad have found the net in 12 successive games.

Bayer Leverkusen have won four of their last five games and three on the spin at home, while St Pauli have taken just one point from the last 15 available away from home.

Cardiff City are ruthless at home, winning nine of their last ten league games at the Cardiff City Stadium and leading League One with 19 victories from 30 matches. They’ve scored 55 goals — more than anyone in the division — and have hit at least twice in four of their last five. Luton Town arrive in poor away form, losing five of their last six on the road and failing to score in their last three trips.

Just six points separate these sides, but Crewe are unbeaten in nine home games and have won three of their last four here, while Gillingham have lost three of their last four League Two trips.

Derby County are worth siding with at Pride Park against a Swansea side that simply cannot buy a result on the road. The visitors have lost seven of their last nine away league games and confidence looks fragile. Derby, by contrast, have been ultra-consistent in front of goal, scoring in 24 of their last 25 Championship matches. With just three points separating the sides despite Derby sitting higher, home advantage and attacking reliability give the Rams the edge.

Livingston are rock bottom of the Scottish Premiership with 11 points from 26 games. Only four of these have been earned away from home, and each of their last six trips have ended in defeat, while Dundee have won six of their last nine at home.

Morecambe remain in miserable form, sitting second from bottom in the National League having endured a torrid season on and off the pitch. They have lost three of their last four away games and face a Southend side on a four-game winning streak at home.

Serie A leaders Inter Milan have won five straight games and 19 of their 24 Serie A matches this term, suggesting they are far too strong for a Juventus side who have managed just one victory in four. The returns of Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu only further boost the hosts’ chances and anything other than a Nerazzurri win would represent a major shock.

Liverpool bounced back from their loss to Manchester City by getting the better of Sunderland in midweek and they are fancied to dominate a Brighton team who have been dismal as of late, winning just two of their last 14 games.

Lens are well in the Ligue 1 title fight and have won 13 of their last 14 matches. Six of their last seven away games have ended in victory, while Paris FC are winless in seven home games and hold the third worst home record in Ligue 1.

Alvaro Arbeloa has recovered from a disastrous start to lead Real Madrid to five wins from his last six games. They have won four successive home games but conceded in three of them, while the in-form Real Sociedad have found the net in 12 successive games.