Derby have been dropping too many points for their liking and they will be looking to get back on track with a positive result against promotion rivals Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
Improving Charlton will be looking to continue their revival at home to Exeter and Wigan will be aiming to snap a two-game losing run when they head to struggling Burton.
There are 12 games on Tuesday’s coupon and we have chosen four selections to form an accumulator which pays more than 16/1.
Derby or draw double chance against Blackpool @ 8/15
Bristol Rovers to beat Port Vale @ Evs
Wigan to beat Burton @ 7/4
Charlton to beat Exeter @ 11/10
Acca pays 16/1
Odds were correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
● Where is Blackpool v Derby? Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
● When is Blackpool v Derby? 19:45, Tuesday 3rd October
● What are the odds for Blackpool v Derby? Blackpool 11/8, Draw 23/10, Derby 2/1
Derby or draw double chance @ 8/15
Derby are positioned in mid-table when they anticipated to be a lot higher but they have been harder to beat in recent weeks and can pick up at least a point from a tricky fixture against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.
The Rams went into the season with intentions of pushing for automatic promotion but they have some ground to make up after falling seven points adrift of second-place.
However, Paul Warne’s side have lost just one of their last six league games and there were positives to take out of Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Cambridge which they dominated for long periods.
Derby were denied at the weekend by a combination of loose finishing and excellent goalkeeping from Cambridge goalkeeper Will Mannion.
But their performance was strong and they welcomed back key midfielder Max Bird, who came off the bench to make his first appearance since mid-August.
Warne’s men have been strong on their travels - taking nine points from four games - and are capable of inflicting Blackpool’s first home defeat of the season.
There have been signs of progression from Blackpool, who climbed into the top half with Saturday’s hard-fought 1-0 success at Barnsley.
But scoring goals has been an issue for the Tangerines, who have blanked in five of nine league games and are the lowest scorers among the top 15.
Neil Critchley’s side have looked more of a threat since snapping up Jordan Rhodes on loan from Huddersfield but they could be successfully resisted by the Rams, who are aiming for a third successive clean sheet.
● Where is Bristol Rovers v Port Vale? Memorial Stadium, Bristol
● When is Bristol Rovers v Port Vale? 19:45, Tuesday 3rd October
● What are the odds for Bristol Rovers v Port Vale? Bristol Rovers Evs, Draw 12/5, Port Vale 14/5
Bristol Rovers to win @ Evs
Mid-table Bristol Rovers would have hoped to put more points on the board in the opening two months of the season but they remain hopeful of pushing for promotion and can take a step forward by defeating Port Vale at the Memorial Ground.
Joey Barton’s side were 4-1 impressive winners against Wigan in their last home game before suffering a 2-0 loss at Peterborough at the weekend.
Greater consistency will be needed for Rovers to push up the table, but they have a good opportunity against Vale, who were below their best in Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Bolton.
Vale are on a run of three league games without a victory and they have a doubt over centre-back Alex Iacovitti, who was substituted just 24 minutes into the weekend defeat.
Andy Crosby’s side are preparing for their third successive midweek match and the busy schedule might be starting to catch up with them.
● Where is Burton v Wigan? Pirelli Stadium, Burton
● When is Burton v Wigan? 19:45, Tuesday 3rd October
● What are the odds for Burton v Wigan? Burton 8/5, Draw 9/4, Wigan 7/4
Wigan to win @ 7/4
Wigan remain in the relegation zone after Saturday’s 2-1 loss at home to leaders Portsmouth but they can respond with a victory over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.
This season was always going to be a challenge for Wigan, who were handicapped from the outset by an eight-point deduction.
But they have registered four victories in nine matches and competed well against Portsmouth despite losing striker Charlie Wyke to a 49th minute red card.
The Latics have a strong squad and are expected to deploy Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis instead of Wyke, who starts a three-game ban.
Magennis bagged a hat-trick in Wigan’s 7-1 success at home to Leicester Under-21s in the EFL Trophy and he could make an impact against Burton, who are fifth from bottom with just one victory from 10 fixtures.
Burton hung on for a 0-0 draw at Reading at the weekend but they are not playing with much fluency or confidence and might struggle to cope with third-bottom Wigan, who are almost certain to climb the table as the season progresses.
● Where is Charlton v Exeter? The Valley, London
● When is Charlton v Exeter? 19:45, Tuesday 3rd October
● What are the odds for Charlton v Exeter? Charlton 11/10, Draw 5/2, Exeter 12/5
Charlton to win @ 11/10
Charlton are three games unbeaten under Michael Appleton and their mini-revival can continue with a victory over out-of-sorts Exeter at the Valley.
Appleton’s side got away with a sloppy first-half- performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Shrewsbury but they are usually a tougher proposition in front of their home supporters.
The Addicks have won three of five home league games and have the advantage of taking on an Exeter side depleted by injuries to several key players.
Exeter were well below their best in a 2-0 loss at home to Northampton on Saturday and they are unlikely to fare much better in south London.
Derby or draw double chance against Blackpool @ 8/15
Bristol Rovers to beat Port Vale @ Evs
Wigan to beat Burton @ 7/4
Charlton to beat Exeter @ 11/10
Acca pays 16/1
Odds were correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
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