The Daily Acca: Improved Forest to heap more pressure on Cocu

Forest to take the bragging rights

Bet 1: Back Nottingham Forest @ 19/20 - KO 19:45 BST

Chris Hughton has improved Nottingham Forest since he took over two games ago, as after losing their opening four matches of the season, he has since led them to a win at Blackburn and a draw with Rotherham.

Tonight they take on bitter-rivals, Derby, and the Rams have made an even worse start to the campaign than they have. Phillip Cocu's men have been beaten in five of their six outings - including their last two - and Wayne Rooney remains out as he continues to self-isolate.

Villa's winning run to come to an end

Bet 2: Back Leeds @ 23/10 - KO 20:00 BST

Aston Villa have made the perfect start to the season, but Leeds are a generous price to beat them tonight, and I am putting my faith in Marcelo Bielsa's side.

The visitors lost to Wolves on Monday, but I am willing to forgive them that, and prior to that they had taken seven points from games against Fulham, Sheffield United and Man City - they also ran Liverpool extremely close.

Dean Smith's team have played four and won four - and not only have they tightened up at the back, they also look a lot more dangerous going forward. That being said, I can't resist the odds available on Leeds tonight.

Don't bank on goals in Spain

Bet 3: Back Under 2.5 Goals in Elche v Valencia @ 7/10 - KO 20:00 BST

We finish in Spain for what I believe will be a low-scoring affair between Elche and Valencia.

Elche are new to La Liga, and they have performed with credit in their first season in the top flight since 2015.

Jorge Almirón's side lost their opener to Real Sociedad, but since then it's been two wins and a draw - all without conceding a goal. All three of those matches saw this selection land.

Valencia have struggled so far this year - playing six and winning only seven points. They have lost their last two games, and they have scored just four goals in their last five fixtures.