Saturday's Free Football Betting Tips & Predictions (October 17)

• Manchester City to Win to Nil - 11/8 at SpreadEx

I was torn with this weekend's Premier League 3 PM fixtures, but I've just been nudged towards City winning to nil. After a battering from PSG in the Champions League, it's a little bold. However, I struggle not to see them responding in a dominant fashion.

Ipswich's offensive numbers - taken from our BTTS cheat sheet - are a little flattering, whilst City boast one of the best defensive records in England, winning 5/9 games this season to nil. Above Evens is a nice price, too.

• Stoke to Win (2UP) - 152/100 at 10Bet

I was a big fan of Derby in the summer and it's fair to say they're proving me pretty wrong so far... They sit in the relegation zone and I cannot see them escaping that any time soon, having lost six of their first 10 games this season.

Stoke, on the other hand, have shown strong early-season promise and are currently in the promotion race. Their record is pretty up and down, but before a midweek defeat to Middlesbrough, they'd won five of their last six, drawing the other. Around 6/4, with the 2UP promotion, is more than worthwhile at 10Bet.

• Draw or QPR - 4/5 at BoyleSports

For my second game in the Championship, I'm looking at a Double Chance favouring QPR, who I think are just the better team of the two. They've only lost one Championship game in the Championship so far this season - again, against title-chasing Middlesbrough - and I think that holds substantial weight.

Birmingham are equally strong, though, and sit ahead in the league on goals scored. It's going to be a cagey affair, but with QPR unbeaten on the road so far this season, I think they may just leave the happier side.

• Draw or Cambridge - 8/13 at IvyBet

We're heading to a bookmaker which you may not have used before in IvyBet, but it's certainly one worth a look. In terms of the tip, I've gone for a Double Chance favouring Cambridge in this week's League One action.

I certainly could back them to win, but they've won and drawn three times each in their last six. On the other hand, you have a Barnsley side who have only won two of their last six, failing to win any of their last seven in all competitions. It's a bit of a safer bet, but I still think the value is there.

• Barnet to score 2+ Goals - 7/8 at Betway

Finally, we're heading to League Two, and I'm avoiding the win markets here. I looked at every game in the fourth division and I just couldn't find a game that offered much value for the odds.

So, I've instead gone here for Barnet to score two or more goals. Logically, they should win here and you'll get a small premium if you back them to do so. However, Tranmere are a good side.

The Bees, though, have scored 14 goals in their last 6 and 28 in their last 10. It's a record which is far too good to overlook and I think they'll continue their strong goalscoring form this weekend.