Any Other Bets: EFL tips for Saturday 7 September

EFL tips for Saturday 7 September

With an international break in the books for England this weekend the EFL returns across the weekend. We have tips for three Championship games, one in League One and two in League Two.

EFL tips

• Burnley to win and BTTS
• Watford to beat Bristol City
• Middlesbrough to beat Hull
• Portsmouth to win and BTTS
• Newport to beat Gillingham
• Colchester to draw with Rochdale

Burnley vs Hull

Burnley return to action after the international break at home to Hull City when Michael Obafemi could make his debut for the Clarets. The striker is a product of the Southampton academy and has represented the Republic of Ireland at international level. Burnley have won three of their opening five league matches so far. Hull meanwhile have won twice and lost three. The Clarets have won six of the last seven meetings between the two sides. Vincent Kompany's side are odds on at 4/6 with Hull a 5/1 chance while the draw is priced at 14/5.

Burnley team news

Ashley Barnes and Scott Twine will not be fit enough to face Hull on Saturday. Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jay Rodriguez and Connor Roberts will also miss out.

Hull team news

Cyrus Christie, Harvey Vale and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh are all likely to miss the trip to Turf Moor. George Honeyman should return to the squad after missing out before the international break.

Watford vs Bristol City

Watford play their second home game in a row when they welcome Bristol City to Vicarage Road. The Hornets have lost just once this season, against league leaders Sheffield United. Rob Edwards' side are a best priced 4/6 to beat the Robins with the visitors a 19/5 chance. The draw is 14/5. Seven games have taken place between the two sides since 2018 and four have ended level. Watford have never lost to Bristol City in seven attempts with the Robins drawing three and losing four of the fixtures.

Watford team news

Watford will be without Imran Louza, Tom Cleverley and Joao Pedro against Bristol City. Jeremy Ngakia and Kortney Hause are both doubts with slight knocks.

Bristol City team news

Bristol City will make the trip to Hertfordshire without Tomas Kalas, Matty James, Andy King and Ayman Benarous.

Middlesbrough vs Luton

Middlesbrough's unbeaten start to the season ended before the international break away at Sheffield United. Chris Wilder's side will be confident of bouncing back at the Riverside Stadium against Luton on Saturday. Neither side has ever won an away game in this fixture with both sides winning twice at home.

Middlesbrough team news

Middlesbrough will be without the suspended Paddy McNair on Saturday. Chuba Akpom and Isaiah Jones are both likely to miss out through injury.

Luton team news

Luton will be without Fred Onyedinma and James Shea against Middlesbrough. George Moncur could make his second debut for the club after returning to Kenilworth Road in the summer.