Saturday's 12.30pm EFL tips and predictions: Bolton can build on rampant Reading success

When to bet

All matches are live on Sky Sports+ at 12.30pm on Saturday

Best bets

Bolton to beat Crawley
2pts 17-20 Coral, Hills, Ladbrokes

Both teams to score in Blackburn v QPR
1pt 4-5 bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes

Best bets for Saturday's 12.30pm EFL kick-offs

Crawley's strong start to life in League One has started to unravel after four games without a win and they suffered another blow this week when manager Scott Lindsey stepped down a division to take charge of MK Dons.

The Red Devils were surprise League Two playoff winners last term and they continued where they left off by beating Blackpool and Cambridge in their first two games in the third tier.

However, they have since lost to Wigan, Barnsley and Wrexham and they needed a second-half penalty from substitute Armando Quitirna to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Stockport in their last home game.

Lindsey's move to MK Dons suggests that he may have felt guiding Crawley to League One safety would be a tough ask and Bolton could seize on the Red Devils' struggles on Saturday.

Wanderers have made a sluggish start to the campaign but last weekend's emphatic 5-2 victory at home to Reading should have settled some nerves and they are still expected to be at the forefront of the promotion race. 

The Championship clash between Blackburn and QPR should be full of entertainment.

Rovers remain unbeaten after six matches and they boast a perfect home record following wins over Derby, Oxford and Bristol City.

However, John Eustace's side conceded in their victories over Derby and Oxford and they may struggle to keep an attack-minded QPR side at bay.

Both teams have scored in all nine of the Hoops' league and cup outings this season and that trend looks set to continue at Ewood Park.

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