I really like the Sky Blues here, even at the price that they are chalked up at. I expected the price to be even shorter than it is.

What is there to say about the start Coventry have made? Still unbeaten at this stage, scoring 27 goals in nine matches, 12 more goals than anyone else, and scoring 12 goals without reply in their last three Championship matches.

However, this bet is not just about Coventry, it is also about their opponents. I have big concerns over Blackburn Rovers this season. Valerien Ismael did a good job at Barnsley, but has since been very mediocre at West Brom and Watford, and I feel like we are seeing the signs of something similar at Ewood Park.

The issue with this is that the budget that Blackburn are working with requires coaching of a higher level than mediocre to achieve anything. Tony Mowbray, Jon Dahl Tomasson, and John Eustace, were all seemingly capable of providing that, and with another exodus of first team players this summer, Callum Brittain, Joe Rankin-Costello, Tyrhys Dolan and, captain, Lewis Travis, with replacements coming from all over Europe, it isn’t an easy job.

Blackburn have actually won two of their four away games so far, they lost 1-0 at West Brom on the opening weekend, and, most importantly, 3-0 at Charlton in their last away match. Not only was that a poor result, but the performance was well below par. They must improve significantly to have any chance at Coventry.

These are two teams are out-of-form. Norwich haven’t won in five Championship matches, and Bristol City haven’t won in four Championship matches. I make the draw a big runner here, but I would also lean towards the Robins when looking for a winner.

I watched the Old Farm derby, a 3-1 defeat at Ipswich just before the international break, and there were definitely periods of the game where Norwich looked a decent side. They had the majority of possession and territory in the first half, but one can also see where their difficulties are. Outside of Josh Sargent, and odd flashes from Ante Crnac, it was difficult to see where their open play threat was coming from.

This match is set up for Bristol City to be competitive and compact, and then copy Ipswich’s tactic of turning the Norwich defence in the gaps between central defenders and full backs. George Hirst enjoyed running in behind, and though Jose Cordoba is quick enough to recover, there is definitely room for the likes of Emil Riis to follow that blueprint.

Bristol City are currently unbeaten on the road in the league, and, to me, that is no surprise. They look to be a team that will thrive on the road. They shocked Sheffield United on opening weekend, winning 4-1, with a well drilled away display, they then beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0, going three up inside 32 minutes, and then drew with Preston, despite battering them. They also edged the xG battle at Derby in the 1-1 draw there.

The Robins are in good shape on the road and can capitalise on this underperforming Norwich side in front of a fan base that are turning on Liam Manning in the dugout. Manning led Bristol City to a play-off finish last season before jumping ship in the summer, adding some spice and extra motivation for the visitors.

Bradford have had a remarkable start to the season, coming into this game in 2nd place in the table, just one point off leaders Stevenage. The Bantams' games have seen an average of three goals and at Valley Parade, they’ve won all five games with this bet landing in four of those. They’ve welcomed two other sides who were expected to be challenging for promotion in Luton and Huddersfield, and both matches were open with three and four goals respectively.

Barnsley’s games under Conor Hourihane average a massive 3.63 goals, and there have been at least three goals in three of their last five league games. The Tykes’ last trip on the road saw four goals at Wycombe, and making the short trip to Bradford, who have scored the most goals in the division, should result in plenty more.

This bet lands if Mansfield win, draw or lose by just one goal.

We’ve successfully opposed Luton in their last two games, and the appointment of rookie manager Jack Wilshere hasn’t deterred me at all. The Hatters look a mess and have won just once in their last six games across all competitions. They’ve only won by two or more goals twice this season in league action, meaning this bet would have cashed in nine of their 11 games and in all five at Kenilworth Road.

Mansfield are not in stellar form themselves, tasting victory just once since August, but their games have all been tight, making this a profitable approach. Only Wycombe have beaten the Stags by two or more goals this season, whereas Mansfield have covered this bet in their other 10 games. A Luton team in transition don’t feel like the kind of side who will comfortably see off Nigel Clough’s men.

League leaders Walsall are already two points clear at the summit of League Two, as they look to lay the ghosts of last season's promotion collapse to rest.

Mat Sadler has shown tremendous ‘bouncebackability’ to overcome the doubters and propel the Saddlers into eight wins from their first 12 games, and the best home record in the division. The underlying numbers are not great, but still much better than Barrow's, and they’re a side that detest having the ball, having completed the fewest accurate passes in the fourth tier. But they’re exceptionally sturdy, possessing the 2nd-best defensive record in League Two.

They host 18th-placed Barrow, who rank as a bottom five side on expected points. They are unbeaten in four games, but three of those opponents were placed 15th or lower. Their struggles are mostly in attack, having registered the third-fewest shots on target per match in League Two.

In recent seasons, Gillingham have not been a team to have on side in goals markets, but there has been a change in that trend this season, with Gareth Ainsworth making them more watchable than his predecessors.

Both teams have scored in seven of Gills' 12 league games so far, and that trend is more visible away from home, with five of six games seeing each team find the net once or more, the joint-best away record in League Two for BTTS.

They travel to Grimsby at the weekend, four of their six games at Blundell Park have seen goals for both teams. They have the best xGF and most big chances created in League Two.

47% of Gills' shots this season have come from set pieces, so goalscorer bettors may be enticed into some longer odds plays in Grimsby this weekend.