Today's Football Betting Tips 15.10.11

The end of the international break sees a return to top flight action and some mouth watering encounters with some interest in the lower leagues too...

Stoke v Fulham

Tip:  Home win @ 2.42

When it comes to comparing form these two sides both resemble Jekyll and Hyde with home results very different to those on the road.  The Britannia is renowned for being a difficult place to get a result as Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd will all testify after visits in recent weeks and this weekend should be no different for a Fulham side that has only picked up 1pt away from home in 3 away games.  Stoke will fancy a win here and at these odds represent real value.

Wigan v Bolton

Tip: Away win @ 3.2 / Bolton Draw no Bet @ 2.25

Bolton have had a start to the new season that no side in the world would appreciate having played 5 of the big 6 already with only Spurs left to play in the first half of the season and as a result prop up the table with 3pts.  Bolton will take heart from their performances in the recent defeats and, up against a Wigan side that lack punch up front and have not picked up points since August, this will be one Owen Coyle has marked as ‘must win’.

Stevenage v Charlton

Tip:  Away win @ 2.6

Charlton went 12 games unbeaten last weekend for the first time since 1927/28 and we fancy them to extend their run further.  Despite a squad which welcomed 19 new faces in the summer Charlton have started well topping the division and they will arrive at Stevenage on the back of 6 wins and a draw away from home.  In comparison, Stevenage have been hit and miss and show the signs of a mid-table finish at best.  Following impressive home wins over Rochdale and Sheff Wed, Stevenage have lost their last four.  This has the potential for a tight game but Charlton represent real value.  The more cautious of you might prefer Charlton @1.83 for the draw no bet.

Southend v Morecombe

Tip: Home win @ 1.95

After an average start Southend have found some rhythm in recent weeks with 5 consecutive wins scoring 13 and conceding 1 in the league and as a result they find themselves topping League 2.  Morecombe have been resilient on the road and remain unbeaten away this season.  However, Morecombe have not won in 4 and I expect Southend, under the guidance of the experienced Paul Sturrock, to record another home win.