Burton Albion vs Chesterfield
Burton have the chance to go seven points clear at the top of League One with a win against Chesterfield tonight. Despite selling their top scorer Nasser El Khayati to QPR in January they still scored 3 goals in their last league game against Bradford. Burton boss Nigel Clough says he’s happy with his options up front and will not look to go into the loan market for another striker. They have already brought Mason Bennett in from Derby County and he scored his first goal for the club in his first start on the weekend. Bennett and Mark Duffy look like they can form a nice partnership up front and Clough might be right not to worry.
Team news: Darius Charles is out with a hamstring injury otherwise everyone else is available for selection.
Chesterfield have, as expected, had a very difficult season after losing several first team players, as well as their manager, during the summer. They did however start the season well but then went 8 league games without a win at the end of last year which saw them plummet down the table. A slight recovery saw them win their first two games of 2016 but after three straight losses they now sit dangerously close to the relegations zone in 19th place. They have only managed three points in their last six away games in the league and will have to be at their best to get anything from tonight’s game.
Team news: The away side could be without both of their top scorers tonight. Lee Novak (8 goals) is sick and looks to miss out and Sylvain Evans-Blake (8 goals) has a hamstring problem will be tested late. Ian Evatt, Charlie Raglan, Dan Jones, Angel Martinez and Mani Dieseruvwe are all sidelined with injuries and Dan Gardner and Drew Talbot have been ill and are doubts.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2016 -20.45 CET
League: League One (England)
Match: Burton – Chesterfield
Pick 1: Burton Asian Hcp -0.5, -1
Highest Odds: 1.85 @ Betvictor
Stake: 10 EUR
Rating: 2/5
Result: 1-0, bet won!
Pick 2: Burton over 1.5 team goals
Highest Odds: 1.87 @ Boylesports
Stake: 10 EUR
Rating: 2/5
Result: 1-0, bet lost.