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Brentford v Middlesbrough Sky Bet Championship

Middlesbrough's push for a playoff place should be boosted by the news that central defender Daniel Ayala is available for today's trip to Griffin Park.

He has overcome a groin injury and the fact that skipper Grant Leadbitter is only able to command a place on the bench after returning from suspension illustrates the strength of Tony Pulis's squad.

With striker Patrick Bamford having scored eight goals in his last five matches, there is a great chance that they can see off Brentford, whose only Sky Bet Championship victory in their last four outings has been against second-from-bottom Burton.

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Middlesbrough
2pts 21-10 bet365, Betfair

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Colchester v Yeovil Sky Bet League Two

Colchester midfielder Brandon Comley, who scored their equaliser in last week's 1-1 draw at Mansfield, has come through a late fitness test, which should be a big boost for the Essex outfit.

The Glovers have failed to score in their last four matches and it is difficult to see them getting much from their trip east as the strugglers have won just twice on the road this season.

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Colchester
2pts 19-20 bet365

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Norwich v Reading Sky Bet Championship

Midfielder Harrison Reed is back for the Canaries after illness and while Christoph Zimmermann, who also suffered from a bug, is only fit for the bench, Nelson Oliviera's presence in the squad is a bonus after his swift recovery from a calf injury.

Chris Martin is still out for the Royals, who have collected just four points from their last eight Championship games and Jaap Stam's side could be in for another difficult afternoon against the tightest home defence outside the top seven.

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Norwich
2pts 5-6 Betfred

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