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Ollie’s predictions
- Updated: April 28, 2016
It could not be tighter at the top of the Championship as Ian Holloway gets stuck into his predictions, including five live matches.
I can’t remember a promotion race like this one involving three teams on the same points and nearly the same goal difference. It’s unprecedented. Wouldn’t it be amazing if it actually went to an end of season play-off?
Burnley have gone 21 games unbeaten, Brighton went 21 games unbeaten at the start and Middlesbrough had a spell where they didn’t concede a goal for 11 games! They’ve all been outrageous. I’m fearful for the team that misses out and they’ll end up being disappointed going into the play-offs. When you tie this in with what Leicester City are about to do in the Premier League, it’s been one of the best seasons ever.
Birmingham v Middlesbrough, Friday, Sky Sports 1, 7pm
It was a bit of a slip-up for Middlesbrough against Ipswich, but they are a tough nut to crack. Having watched Birmingham a lot this season and the way they’re set up to hit on the break, this could be another banana skin for Aitor Karanka’s men. He’ll be treating this as just another game, but it isn’t – it’s a massive fixture, and emotions will be running high in that dressing room.
Will they get the job done here? I think so, but only just. They’ve got such a strong bench – he’s got a plethora of riches – and that might just be the difference in this game. A win would set us up for a blockbuster day on Monday, where Brighton and Burnley are both in action.
OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-2 (8/1 with Sky Bet)
Bolton v Hull, Saturday, Sky Sports 1, 12pm
I fear for Bolton. There’s a lot of changes going on there and the on-the-pitch stuff probably is taking a back seat as they plan for next season. The club have a huge job on their hands to rebuild. Hull seem in a good place now after a good win in midweek. They’ll be looking to just keep things ticking over in the next few weeks. Abel Hernandez looks a good shout for the opening goal – he’s hit a bit of a purple patch.
OLLIE PREDICTS: 0-2 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
Brighton v Derby, Sky Sports 1, Monday, 2.15pm
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