Super 6 fixtures: Aston Villa vs Leicester; Leeds vs Millwall; Brentford vs Nottingham Forest; Cardiff vs West Brom; Hull vs Huddersfield; Wigan vs Sheffield Wednesday
Monday 27 January 2020 17:38, UK
Phil Thompson makes his Super 6 selections for Tuesday's round. Predict all six correct scorelines to win £250,000...
Thommo is expecting Leicester to sneak through the Carabao Cup final, but who else is he backing and what are you tipping in the free-to-play game? There's £250,000 for the taking so get your scores in now!
Aston Villa did really well at the King Power. They defended well and defended deep. Can they get away with it again? I doubt it. Because Villa are at home, I think they will score and they will be more adventurous than they were in the first leg. I think Leicester will have too much for them. Villa will have to come out slightly and play and this will play into Leicester's hands and give them more room to work it in behind Villa's back four.
Super Stat: Villains to be Outfoxed?
Although Aston Villa may have home advantage, 42 per cent of Super 6 players are predicting a 1-2 Leicester win, which would see them progress to the Carabao Cup final. What score will you predict, with £250k up for grabs?
Leeds have to try to get out of this downward spiral. They probably did not need a team like Millwall coming to Elland Road. Gary Rowett's side will be stubborn, but sooner or later, Leeds will have to get back on the winning trail. I think they will be motivated enough, although the end goal of Premier League football needs no motivation, and this spells trouble for Millwall.
Super Stat: Two to the good?
It appears Thommo is not alone in his prediction, with 37 per cent of Super 6 competitors backing the same scoreline. With Jean-Kevin Augustin signing, could he lead the line for Marcelo Bielsa's men? Play for free.
Both teams have been doing very well in the league. Brentford went out of the FA Cup, but the fact they are doing so well meant it was no surprise to see they had fielded a weakened side. Nottingham Forest have been making headway while the top two have had a blip. Brentford, at home, score goals for fun and I can only see a home victory in this one. I do think it will be close.
Super Stat: The Tale of Two Play Off Hopefuls…
Brentford have won their last six home games, with 57 per cent of Super 6 players backing them to make it a seventh in succession as they welcome Nottingham Forest, who sit one point above them in fourth place. Who will you side with? Play here for free.
This is another game hard to call. West Brom will feel happier after their FA Cup victory at West Ham. They, like Leeds, are going through a difficult time currently. Cardiff are always beholding to their fans, who expect them to have a go when they play at home - this will benefit West Brom. Although they are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup, they need to get back to the Premier League, and they will get back on course here.
Super Stat: Dare, or not to Dare?
Just under a third of Super 6 players are hoping for a 2-1 West Brom win at Cardiff, with 71 per cent expecting Slaven Bilic's side to come away with all three points. Will you go against the grain, with £250k to be won?
They are both quite inconsistent. Under Danny Cowley, Huddersfield seemed to level out a bit - they had the new manager bounce and went on an unbeaten run. I do expect Hull to come out on top, especially with home advantage. Huddersfield are still in danger of being dragged into the relegation zone, while Hull could kick on after this for a play-off spot.
Super Stat: Tigers to Maul Terriers?
A healthy 24 per cent of Super 6 entrants are sticking with Thommo in this Yorkshire derby, opting for a 2-0 Hull victory. What score will take your fancy, with £250k there for the taking? Play for free.
Wigan are the big party poopers; they raise their game against the bigger teams, ones who are in the promotion areas. Sheffield Wednesday have only won one of their last five in the league; they are four points off Preston, but should be looking for three from this one. I do not think it will be that easy, with Wigan frustrating Garry Monk's side.
Super Stat: A point Apiece?
Only 17 per cent of Super 6 players are sitting on the fence with this one, while a hefty 28 per cent are expecting Sheffield Wednesday to edge it with a 2-1 win. Play for free.
