Before the round - English League 1 (29-12-2018)

This weekend we have English League 1 actions coming up with lots of potential table changes.

Barnsley - Charlton Athletic

On Saturday Barnsley play host Charlton Athletic on "Oakwell Stadium".

The two teams are separated only by one points so we will expect to see a tought one.

• Barnsley have achieved 5 wins in their 7 most recent home all competitions games.
• Barnsley have succeeded in scoring at least one goal in their last 10 consecutive home games in all competitions.
• In 9 of Charlton Athletic's 12 most recent away matches in League One both teams scored.
• Charlton Athletic have scored 1+ goals in all of their last 9 League One games.
• Prediction: Barnsley @ 1.80

Rochdale - Bradford City

Relegating Bradford City travel to meet Rochdale in a fixture of English League 1, this Saturday.

Both teams show not promising results this season, as for Bradford a win can be vital.

• In Rochdale's last 3 games in all competitions there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
• On average, Rochdale have conceded 1.58 goals in their last home matches in League One.
• Bradford City have allowed 2+ goals in 9 of their last 13 away matches in all competitions.
• Bradford City have been defeated in 8 of their last 11 away League One games.
• Prediction: Rochdale @ 1.75

Sunderland - Shrewsbury

In another Saturday match Sunderland host Shrewsbury on "Stadium of Light".

A massive drop have we seen in recent years for Sunderland being in English top-flight down to League 1, but they show good results and are likely to overcome their crisis.

• A series of 3 consecutive home League One wins mark Sunderland's latest record.
• Sunderland have won 8 of their last 11 matches in League One.
• Shrewsbury have lost in 5 of their last 7 away all competitions matches.
• Shrewsbury have achieved just 2 wins of their last 14 away all competitions games.
• Prediction: Sunderland @ 1.95

Walsall FC - Luton Town

Walsall FC play host Luton Town in another Saturday fixture for English third best.

Luton have been decent this season having won all their last 6 fixtures, but playing against their rival has always been an obstacle

• Walsall FC have won just 1 of their last 9 league games.
• Walsall FC have lost 3 of their last 5 league matches by margin of 2+ goals.
• In their last 19 games in all competitions, Luton Town have recorded 18 undefeated encounters.
• Luton Town have managed to win in 11 of their most recent 12 games in all competitions.
• Prediction: Luton Town @ 1.80