Adam's Park won't have seen glitz like this since the days of O'Neill or Lawrie Sanchez. Wycombe Wanderers and Wrexham know they can't afford any slip-ups in the race for automatic promotion. They've also got to worry that in battling each other, they don't let chasing Charlton beat them both. David Easson has the League One Betting Preview
Wycombe have shown strong form at Adam's Park, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches and losing only twice all season. In contrast, Wrexham’s away form has been more inconsistent—they have suffered six defeats on the road, including a recent setback on Tuesday night at Reading that ended a run of four straight away victories.
A draw would suit Wycombe - and maybe Wrexham - but most of all Charlton.
Wycombe have been prolific in front of goal, leading the league with 61 but only 24 have come at home. What they lack in attacking firepower at home, they make up for in defence, having conceded only ten goals—second-best in League One, behind Birmingham.
Wrexham, on the other hand, boast one of the division’s tightest away defences, conceding just 16 goals on their travels. However, their goal tally stands at a modest 17. It's got all the signs of being very cagey, where defences could take centre stage rather than goal-scoring fireworks.
The draw and under 2.5 goals is 11/4
Just behind them, Charlton welcome Wigan to The Valley this Saturday, with both teams facing contrasting fortunes in League One. Charlton, currently 4th in the table, are on an impressive run, collecting 13 points from their last five matches. They are unbeaten in their last 10 games at home, including six consecutive victories, as they push for a top-six finish - and perhaps more. Their recent form has been bolstered by strong performances against teams like Exeter City, Leyton Orient, and Crawley Town.
In contrast, Wigan are in the midst of a managerial transition. The club appointed Ryan Lowe as head coach this week, Glenn Whelan having guided them to 4 points in his two games in charge. Ten points above the drop zone and just about safe. Just about.
Charlton’s solid home form, combined with the resurgence of their attacking and defensive play, makes them a formidable side to face. Wigan, on the other hand, will be fighting to maintain their League One status, making this clash crucial for both sides.
Given the disparity in form, Charlton are the favourites for this encounter, but Wigan’s new manager will be looking for the same effect as Steven Schumacher had at Bolton - but at the Valley it's a daunting first task.
Charlton and both teams to score is 16/5
There is a Cambridgeshire derby in the early kick offs as Peterborough go to Cambridge. Both teams find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone, with the U's currently second-bottom and the Posh just one place above.
Cambridge, under returning manager Neil Harris, began his second tenure with back-to-back victories but have since suffered three consecutive defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Blackpool in midweek. Peterborough, conversely, are on a five-game unbeaten streak, having recently drawn 1-1 with high-flying Wycombe Wanderers, though they were left ruing missed opportunities to secure all three points.
Given the attacking struggles of both sides—Cambridge's lack of firepower and Peterborough's recent misses in front of goal, under 2.5 Goals appears sensible - although yes this is Posh we're on about and the last two meetings at London Road have been 5-0 and 6-1 - the home side usually takes these fixtures and usually under 2.5 goals.
That's 11/10
And a 32/1 treble with Betfred.
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