Tuesday's expert EFL predictions and football betting tips from Dan Childs

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Tuesday's Championship and Papa John's Trophy matches.

When to bet

Kick-offs from 7pm Tuesday

Best bets

Swansea
2pts Evs Betfred

Luton or draw double chance
1pt EvsBoyleSports

Forest Green draw no bet
1pt 6-5 general

Tuesday's betting preview

Swansea have been licking their wounds since a 4-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday, but they had won their previous four Championship matches and can respond with a home victory over Reading.

Saturday's defeat was a major disappointment for the Swans, who had their misery compounded by a red card for striker Joel Piroe.

However, Russell Martin's side have been among the most impressive in the division since the international break and their slick, high-intensity football should help them gain the ascendancy over the Royals, who are in sixth place despite a goal difference of minus five.

Reading have won a lot of tight games but their thin squad is becoming stretched during a busy period and they may struggle to cope in south Wales.

Luton have climbed into promotion contention with a six-game unbeaten run and their stubborn streak could help them avoid defeat at Norwich.

The Hatters have taken ten points from their last four road trips and can take at least another point from the Canaries, who have lost their last two fixtures.

Exeter won 4-0 away to Forest Green in last month's televised League One encounter but the tables could be turned in Tuesday's Papa John's Trophy tie.

Forest Green are top of southern section Group F with maximum points - putting them three ahead of second-placed Exeter - but they are not quite guaranteed a place in the next round.

Ian Burchnall's side have been treating the Trophy seriously and have a great chance to bag another victory against Exeter, who are dealing with a defensive injury crisis with centre-backs Pierce Sweeney, Cheick Diabate and Sam Stubbs expected to miss out.

Exeter were badly exposed when losing 4-2 at home to Oxford at the weekend and may have to stomach another defeat.

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