As the first international break of the 2024/25 season arrives, club football takes a brief hiatus and the spotlight shifts to the international stage. Fans turn their attention to the UEFA Nations League, Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, where countries across the globe battle for vital points in their respective competitions.
With top players trading their club colours for their national jerseys, this international window promises a blend of high-stakes drama and thrilling football action on the world stage.
While the international break halts English Premier League and EFL Championship action, the lower leagues in England remain unaffected and continue as usual this week. In this article, we’re going to take a look at a selection of these matches and pick out our top tips and best booking code: (odds 90 minutes only & at time of writing)
Birmingham City vs Walsall
League One Birmingham will take on League Two Walsall in the EFL Trophy Southern Group A on Tuesday, marking their first matches in the competition.
Birmingham have broken the League One transfer record three times this season, most notably signing Jay Stansfield for £15 million, which could rise to £20 million. That leaves Birmingham as one of the favourites to earn promotion into the Championship this year, while Walsall are expected to push for a play-off place in League Two.
With Birmingham’s immense quality and depth in their squad, we expect them to beat a lower-division opposition comfortably.
Birmingham City to win by 2 goals, 3.70
Blackpool vs Crewe
Blackpool, who play in League One, will take on Crewe, who play in League Two, in their EFL Trophy Northern Group E game.
The hosts have had a difficult start to the season, winning two, losing two and drawing two of their six matches, while the visitors have won two, lost three and drawn one of their fixtures.
Blackpool are favourites to win this match due to their higher level of quality in their squad, owing to the fact they play in a division above the visitors, suggesting a win for the hosts.
Blackpool to win & over 2.5 goals, 1.84
Lincoln City vs Chesterfield
Lincoln City have had a positive start to their 2024/25 season in League One, losing one and winning three of their opening four league matches, while also losing to Harrogate in the EFL Cup.
The visitors, on the other hand, have struggled to adapt to life back in the Football League after spending six seasons in the National League following a relegation in 2017/18. Chesterfield have won just one league game and won two of their opening six across all competitions.
With their difference in form, as well as the hosts having the home advantage, we expect a comfortable win for Lincoln City.
Lincoln City to win, 1.82
Doncaster Rovers vs Huddersfield Town
Doncaster Rovers have enjoyed a fair start to their League Two season, winning three of their league matches and losing one, whilst they have won four and lost two across all competitions.
Huddersfield have also had a positive start to their League One season after being relegated from the Championship last campaign, winning four and losing two across all competitions.
While the hosts may be on a high after winning in their last match, while the visitors have lost their last two, we expect Huddersfield to win this one due to the quality of their squad being much higher than their hosts.
Huddersfield Town to win, 2.45
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