Football Tips 22/02/2014

The Alex come into this game needing points, just 2 wins from their last 7 games now sees them sitting in the relegation zone and a tough local derby against a very strong host is the last thing they need. Vale boss Mickey Adams has tasted defeat just once to Crew during his two spells in charge and will be aiming to get back on track with a win today, The Valients have won just 1 of their last 6 league fixtures and now failed to score in the last 2 but Adams is looking to bolster his attack today with the likely return of Myrie-Williams, Dodds and Birchall. Vale Park is a very tough place to visit for any team, 4 of the last 5 home games have ended in straight wins and we expect them to pick up at least a point here.

Charlton come into this game off a 2 week break but will not be relishing the thought of the next 3 days in which they have both QPR and Sheffield Wednesday to play. Rangers have a number of key absentees today including Charlie Austin, Matty Phillips and Joey Barton but will look to on new boy Ravel Morrison to create an impact. Back to back defeats within the Championship has seen QPR drop into 4th place but with a game in hand over their close rivals they will know nothing is lost just yet. Redknapp has made it clear not to write off his side and we are with him here, they have won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings with the relegation placed Charlton and should grab another here.

Brasil are joint top of the league right now, 8 games, 0 defeats so far. Velo have won just 1 of their last 11 away games and do not fare well on the road. These two have played twice in the past, Brasil won both and have what it takes to grab another today. There really isn't much to say about this fixture, the hosts are a much better side and the odds are generous.

Real Madrid are in stunning form, having gained ground on rivals Atletico in recent weeks, they now sit in 2nd and have what should be an easy fixture against Elche today. The visitors are unbeaten on the road in 7 rounds and looked set to pick up a shock draw in the reverse leg before Ronaldo bagged a very late winner. While he is not set to start today Bale and Benzema are more than capable of netting a few and we expect a comfortable victory for Galacticos here.