Early Betting Tips: Goals at the Hawthorns, plus 20/1 derby Bet Builder

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West Brom v QPR - Goals hoped for and tipped

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Saturday, 12:30 kick-off
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The Baggies' passing mandate under James Morrison is reaping dividends to this juncture, the former midfielder showing that last season's late salvage operation was no fluke. He has the makings of a very decent coach and his team have been enjoyable to watch.

They have been especially enlivened by the signing of Jimmy-Jay Morgan, the 20-year-old boasting seven goal involvements in seven. He is a shout to score or assist here.

QPR meanwhile are usually good value under Julien Stéphan, as capable of great things or collapse.

All of which points to a goal or three, a hope that is bolstered by the stats.

The hosts have strung together the second most passes in the division and have scored in each of their five games going into their midweek commitment. The Hoops have taken on a league-high number of shots.

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Leyton Orient v Wycombe - Chairboys to strike early

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Saturday, 12:30 kick-off
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In a similar vein to the game above, some thrills and spills are expected at Brisbane Road.

The O's have scored a healthy ten to date but are winless at home. Wycombe meanwhile are winless home and away but have thrown some good punches too, their games producing a goal every 23 minutes.

Furthermore, when they have scored it's often early, converting in the 6th, 7th and 11th minute already this term.

In both of Orient's home fixtures they've been behind on twenty minutes.

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Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest - 7/2 double

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Saturday, 15:00 kick-off

Neither team have sparked into life yet in 2026/27 and frankly there is no guarantee they will.

Just like they have again, last season, the Villans lost two and drew one at this early stage and Unai Emery's men still needed a couple of draws back then to iron out the kinks.

As for Forest, they have already added to their eight draws across the latter half of last season with a further two.

If a draw is fancied then a goal scored in both halves is not.

That has only occurred in one of their six fixtures combined and though this may only be a quirk it's still worth noting, nonetheless.

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Crystal Palace v Ipswich - Spot-kick at Selhurst

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Saturday, 15:00 kick-off

Palace were an improved proposition vs Fulham last weekend but their abysmal home record still needs addressing. The Eagles have won just two league games at Selhurst Park in 2026.

What doesn't help their cause is a tendency to concede first. Indeed, Pierre Sage's side are one of only three top-flight sides to find themselves behind on three occasions this term.

Ipswich first goal offers up 6/42.50

Elsewhere, a low card-count is anticipated, these teams picking up just six cautions between them to this point, while a spot-kick would hardly surprise.

Palace won a lofty eight last term while Ipswich's Julio Enciso is a menace in tight spaces. The Paraguayan has attempted 20 take-ons already in 2026/27.

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Stockport v Leicester - Foxes to flounder once more

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Saturday, 15:00 kick-off

Just when Leicester think they have reached their nadir the floor opens up again on them.

Last weekend's 4-0 home drubbing, courtesy of Oxford, had the fans demanding Russell Martin departs three months into his tenure and though it's ill-form to kick a man when he's down one damning stat must be noted: with Southampton, Rangers and Leicester, he has presided over just three wins in his last 28 league games.

Of course, stranger things have happened than the Foxes turning things around at Edgeley Park but bluntly, that would require a strange thing to happen, and that's never a sensible bet.

We're on far more solid ground backing County to again impress, Jimmy McNulty's side already proving themselves more than capable of punishing flawed opposition. They've put four past Wigan and five past Wycombe. They have also averaged 6.2 shots on target per 90.

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Mansfield v Huddersfield - Taylor again

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Saturday, 15:00 kick-off

The Stags have disappointed on the road but boast two wins from two at Field Mill. Huddersfield lie in second spot, unbeaten. This should be an entertaining contest.

Goals are certainly expected, especially with the hosts shipping in 11 to date. As for the Yorkshire promotion-chasers they have Joe Taylor in their ranks, scorer of five so far.

The Welsh forward has taken on the second most shots in the league and has bagged every 76 minutes.

Back Joe Taylor to score when odds become available

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Man United v Man City - 20/1 Bet Builder

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Sunday, 16:30 kick-off
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Gone now are the days when the Blues would run riot in the derby, racking up silly scorelines. United have lost only one of the last six meetings so long as a Community Shield decided on pens is viewed as a draw.

Still, the visitors are seriously fancied to win out here, starting a new era under Enzo Maresca with three league victories and Tuesday night's comfortable downing of Porto.

In Portugal, Erling Haaland helped himself to another brace for the season, making it five goals in four. He boasts a formidable record in this fixture, with 11 goal involvements in seven in the league. The same goes for Phil Foden with seven goals in eight.

Look out incidentally for an interesting clash in the middle, where two high-performing midfielders collide. Between them Elliot Anderson and Youri Tielemans have completed 236 passes under high pressure.

It's United's suspect rearguard that sways the thinking, conceding two goals apiece in their first three outings for the first time since 2020.

It won't be a silly scoreline but it could ultimately be comprehensive.

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