The Premier League may be missing from this Saturday's 3pm games but that does not mean there is a shortage of matches to bet on in English football's traditional timeslot, and Bettingpro.com has picked out a fivefold accumulator for the action.
The fifth round of the FA Cup means the Premier League takes a back seat this weekend, but up and down the country there are some important matches taking place as teams battle for promotion and fight against relegation from their respective divisions.
There is a whole host of games taking place in the Championship, League One and League Two, and we have gone through them all, as well as the FA Cup ties taking place at 3pm, to pick out this fivefold that we expect to be a winner…
We really fancy this bet and if you do too, it could not be easier to place this fivefold accumulator at the bet365 website. All you need to do is click on the "Add Tip To Betslip" button below and you will be taken directly to the betslip, saving you the hassle of having to make each selection yourself. And if you want to know why we like this fivefold accumulator, read on...
Why This Bet Will Win...
Watford to beat Leeds United
Watford are in decent form right now, having lost just one of their last five games in all competitions and that came at the hands of title hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur, and they go into this match on the back of a good 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. Leeds have also lost just one of their last five games and they did hold Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough to a goalless draw earlier this week, but I have to go with the Hornets. They are enjoying a good season and can reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Burnley to beat Rotherham United
Burnley remain firmly in the mix for promotion from the Championship having now gone eight games without tasting defeat in the league. The Clarets are also unbeaten in their last five home games, collecting 13 points from a possible 15, and they should extend their good form by picking up all three points against a relegation-threatened Rotherham United side that are winless in five and have won just one of their last nine games.
Fulham to beat Charlton Athletic
Fulham are in desperate need of points in their battle against relegation from the Championship, so a home game against rock-bottom Charlton Athletic is perfect timing for them. The Addicks are enjoying some improved form having taken five points from their last four games, but their away form is pretty pathetic and the Cottagers should capitalise on that.
Gillingham to beat Oldham Athletic
Gillingham continue their push for promotion from League One with a home game against second-from-bottom Oldham Athletic on Saturday, and they should pick up another three points in their pursuit of league leaders Burton Albion. The Gills have been a mixed bag on their travels and they are taking on an Oldham side that are unbeaten in three, but if they want to earn promotion this is one of those games they should be winning. I fancy them to do just that.
Northampton Town to beat Wycombe Wanderers
Northampton Town are in red-hot form right now. They have won their last eight games in League Two and have won 13 of their last 14 to storm eight points clear at the summit. In fact they have dropped points in just two of their last 17 games. The Cobblers are facing a Wycombe Wanderers side that are in good form thanks to three wins in their last four games, but that will not stop me from backing Northampton to win.
