Nottingham vs Blackpool tips and predictions

Upset in the offing for Blackpool

With just 4 points between them it's 17th placed Nottingham versus 12th placed Blackpool in this eagerly anticipated Championship fixture.

Even if you are expecting to see Nottingham score a lorry load of goals, in terms of value-betting, they cannot be picked.

True, the hosts are the better side but they're not unstoppable. Nottingham cannot be relied on if you're looking for value. They've lost 5 of their last 6 games as hosts. Their defensive stats at home could turn out to be important in this game. They have conceded at least once in all of their last 14 home matches. If they reveal any selection issues here they could be in trouble.

Blackpool have actually won 9 of their last 15 away matches. They've scored at least once in 14 of their last 15 away fixtures which is something they'll have to build on to have any chance of impressing here. They have been solid at the back when on the road. Conceding an average of 0.7 goals across their latest 17 trips has given them decent foundations to work with. If the visitors show their strength they could get an unlikely result against the odds.

If the win is out of reach, they can nick something here. Don't rule out seeing the visitors come away having shared the spoils. Nottingham are the favoured side but things will get exciting if Blackpool can catch them napping. It might not be a popular opinion but the Yes BTTS bet is a hesitant side bet for this particular game. And in the total goals line, it's Under 3.5 Goals that stands out here considering the price on offer.