Scunthorpe V Ipswich

Its sh*t or bust time for Scunny and they are desperately in need of 3 points today. The worst thing about their league position is that they have been playing quite well but are just lacking a little firepower, especially in their away performances.

At home they look a little better and recent wins over Plymouth, Coventry and Charlton have been massive results.

Survival is fading fast and anything but 3 points here will surely condemn them to relegation.

Ipswich are lying in 10th spot but have their sights firmly set on the play-offs. A great 2 – 0 win over Charlton last weekend will have helped their confidence but on the road they have struggled.

Just 2 wins from 19 attempts and they were hammered 4 – 1 last time out by Barnsley. They are one of the better teams in the championship when given time and space to play the ball, as they were last week v Charlton. However an away trip to a side battling for points and survival is not going to yield any time to play around with the ball and Scunthorpe’s style of play wont suit Ipswich.

Verdict

Im siding with the home side here. Their need is greater and im not so sure what Ipswich have achieved away from home to be perceived as favourites for this one. Scunthorpe have got some good results at home to beck me up here. 2.88 for the home win, though it may be tight, is too good for me to turn down.

Pick : Home win
Odds : 2.88
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : Paddy Power
Match Result : 1-2
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