BTTS Tips: 24/1 six-fold from Saturday’s EFL action

The weekend is upon us and that can only mean one thing - I'm back with some more accumulator tips. Having taken a close look at the fixtures heading our way on Saturday, I think there is value to be had in a both teams to score acca. On top of this, I'm going full EFL, with all my picks coming from the Championship, League 1 and League 2.

Below you will find my BTTS tips for Saturday, January 18, which pays out at a tempting 24/1.

Football Odds

BTTS Yes in Luton Town vs Preston North End @ 5/6

Kicking off in England's second tier, Luton Town will be taking part in their first league match since parting ways with Rob Edwards last week. The Hatters have turned to another young coach in Matt Bloomfield, who has enjoyed a strong campaign with Wycombe Wanderers in League 1 so far.

The move feels like a gamble for both parties as Luton could probably do with some more experience in their current situation as they sit just two points above the relegation zone. Bloomfield hasn't had to handle such a scenario in his short managerial career to date and the beginning of his tenure at the Chairboys was a slow one, so this appointment does feel like it carries a lot of risk.

His reign starts on home soil as Preston North End head to Kenilworth Road. The Hatters are looking to end a four-game losing streak in the second tier, so I suspect there will be goals on offer. Four of their last six league encounters here have produced goals at both ends, while Preston have seen BTTS strike in five of their previous six Championship fixtures.

BTTS Yes in Sheffield United vs Norwich City @ 4/5

Promotion-chasing Sheffield United have experienced a few bumps in the road in recent weeks, having lost two of their last four in the Championship. They have won just once in that run, which did come in their last appearance at Watford.

The Blades will want to regain the momentum they had before their little blip and will look to defeat Norwich City at Bramall Lane on Saturday. I think this could be a contest including BTTS as it has landed in each of the hosts' last three outings in the league. Chris Wilder's side have looked vulnerable at the back lately, which has likely coincided with defender Harry Souttar's season-ending injury.

Five of Norwich's previous six matches in the Championship have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. They may be without the division's top scorer Borja Sainz due to suspension, but they will sense vulnerability in Sheffield United's backline which they will believe they can exploit.

BTTS No in Birmingham City vs Exeter City @ 4/6

Moving down to League 1 now, with our first stop being St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park where leaders Birmingham City entertain Exeter City. The Blues have been defensively solid since their shock defeat at strugglers Shrewsbury Town back in November.

Chris Davies' side have recorded seven clean sheets in their last nine games in the third tier, including one against Saturday's opponents in early December. That's why I think BTTS No is a more suitable selection for this contest.

Birmingham haven't lost at home in the league this season and in the 11 times they've featured here, only six goals have been conceded. The last one came against Northampton Town over two months ago.

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BTTS Yes in Bristol Rovers vs Barnsley @ 4/6

Bristol Rovers are still finding their feet under the leadership of new boss Inigo Calderon. The Pirates have had three games under the former Brighton & Hove Albion player, losing twice and winning once. That victory came in their most recent outing at fellow strugglers Cambridge United, and they will look to build on this.

Next up, they welcome play-off hunting Barnsley, who have won four games on the spin in League 1. This will be a tough game for the home side but their improving attacking output could lead to a BTTS affair on Saturday.

Rovers have scored three goals in their last two appearances under Calderon, one of which featured goals at both ends (3-2 defeat at home to Leyton Orient). BTTS has been a winning selection in three of their last five league appearances, too.

For Barnsley, this market has appeared frequently on their travels, with three of their last four away matches featuring BTTS.

BTTS Yes in Reading vs Stockport County @ 8/13

When Reading lost boss Ruben Selles to Hull City last month, there were fears that the Royals would slide down the League 1 table. Successor Noel Hunt has overseen seven fixtures in the third tier and Reading have won three of them, and have lost just twice.

They are still in the play-off picture, sitting sixth, while they also have a three-point cushion and game in hand over Stockport County, who are just behind them in the standings.

So of course that is who their next opponent in the league and this is a big game for both sides. The two teams have shown that they have no issues with scoring goals this season. Reading have mustered 39 to Stockport's 37 in the league thus far, in one less game.

The Royals have seen BTTS land in their last two outings at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, while five of the Hatters' previous six fixtures in the third tier have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.

In a crunch game such as this, you have to fancy for there to be goals on offer.

BTTS Yes in Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons @ 4/6

This accumulator comes to an end in League 2 as leaders Walsall host promotion rivals Milton Keynes Dons. The Saddlers have been exceptional this campaign and they are sitting comfortably at the summit with a 12-point lead over Crewe Alexandra in second.

They were hit with a blow earlier in the week, however, as Nathan Lowe, the top scorer in the league with 15 goals, was recalled by parent club Stoke City. Boss Mat Sadler has still got a lot of attacking talent at his disposal but to lose your most exciting player in a promotion push is crushing.

Walsall are yet to blank when playing at home in the fourth tier this season, and BTTS has been a winning selection in eight of their 13 matches here to date, including three of their last six.

MK Dons have seen this selection deliver consistently on their travels of late, with BTTS striking in each of their previous six road trips in League 2. A title charge may be out of the question for the visitors, but they are only six points of the play-offs and do boast games in hand over some of the teams above them.

Walsall have the best attacking force in the league with 48 goals scored so far, but MK Dons have struck 36 themselves. This could be an entertaining encounter in the West Midlands.

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