EFL weekend tips: back goal-crazy Fulham

Stoke v Fulham

The Britannia Stadium will play host to what promises to be an exciting game with Stoke moving towards the playoffs and their visitors on a run of 19 goals in three games.

The Potters lie four points off Middlesbrough in sixth and have a game in hand. However, they’re inconsistent and with the Cottagers in full flow at the moment, Stoke are at 4.1 for the win.

Fulham are the first English side to have scored six or more goals in three straight games in 88 years. Three straight wins sees them five points clear at the top of the table and Marco Silva's side to win with over 4.5 goals is at 10. Aleksandar Mitrovic has now hit 27 goals this season, but Fabio Carvalho has got three in two games and is at 3.4 to score anytime.

Tip: Fulham/over 4.5 goals @ 10

Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 27 goals for Fulham this season

Bournemouth v Hull

The Cherries have seen a four-point lead evaporate at the top of the table while Hull have been buoyed by the club takeover and three midweek points against Blackburn.

Scott Parker’s side were stunned by Luton’s 97^th-minute winner last time out and remain in the automatic promotion slots on goal difference. They were mean in defence before the loss at Kenilworth Road and are at 2.36 to win to nil.

The Tigers had a good win against promotion-chasing Rovers, but have only scored nine goals on their travels, the joint second-lowest in the division. They are at an eye-catching 6.4 to win.

Tip: Hull to win @ 6.4

Nottingham Forest v Derby

The East Midlands derby is always a ferocious affair and this one has ramifications at both ends of the table as well as bragging rights among the fans.

Steve Cooper’s side have slipped from the brink of the playoffs to five points adrift although they won at Millwall last time out. They’ve only won four home games this season and a draw is at 3.3. Lewis Grabban has scored four in six league and cup games and is at 4.8 for first goalscorer.

Wayne Rooney has been linked with the Everton job after guiding the Rams to within sight of safety despite their points deductions. They’ve taken 13 points from five games but have won only two on the road. They’re at 4.1 for the win with both teams to score and under 2.5 goals at 6.2.

Tip: Derby to win @ 4.1

Wigan v Gillingham

In League One, the Latics are one point off table-topping Wycombe with four games in hand while Gillingham are primed for a relegation fight.

Wigan are unbeaten since October 26 and have won their last five games in all competitions. Their away form is more impressive than at the DW Stadium where they’ve only scored 15 goals but they are at 2.82 to win both halves.

The Gills haven’t won since October 19 and have lost seven of their last eight and are six points from safety. Both teams to score in the second half is at 3.6.

Tip: Both teams to score in second half @ 3.6

Sutton v Northampton

In League Two, Sutton have moved into third on the back of a fine run while leapfrogging Northampton in the process.

The hosts are unbeaten since December 7 and are at 2.46 for the win. The U’s are third top scorers in League Two and are at 5.2 to win and both teams to score.

The Cobblers have taken one point from nine – although that was against leaders Forest Green last time out – to fall to fourth. They’ve won five on the road although that looks a tough ask, and a draw is at 2.92.

Tip: Sutton to win/both teams to score @ 5.2