Betting Tips for Today: High-scoring clash expected as Derby County visit Swansea City

Derby County moved one step closer to the Championship play-offs with a 2-0 win over Bristol City at the weekend.

Now, Frank Lampard's men can all but secure their spot in the top six if they get the better of Swansea City, which is priced at 13/10 (2.30) with 888Sport.

The visitors have had a torrid time on their travels though. Their victory at Ashton Gate last time out was the first time Derby had won on the road in nine league games.

Swansea have an even worse away record but in front of their own fans the Welsh side have been thriving, despite having little left to play for this campaign.

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The hosts are unbeaten in 10 Championship games at the Liberty Stadium, winning seven of them. Another victory here is 15/8 (2.88) with the draw trading at 13/5 (3.60).

Even with Derby in need of a result, especially compared to the home side, it's tough to trust the Rams after such a poor run on the road.

Instead, punters are advised to consider a play on goals and plenty of them. Swansea's last four home league games have seen a total of 19 goals - with each of them seeing four or more strikes.

A repeat here is offered at an industry best price of 17/10 (2.70) and looks worth backing given neither side inspire much confidence at the back.

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Lampard's side have kept just two clean sheets in 11 away league games and while they undoubtedly have the firepower to make their mark, Swansea will be confident of finding success in the final third themselves.

Both teams to get on the scoresheet is just 1/2 (1.50) but the statistics suggest taking a chance on even more goalmouth action could be worthwhile.

The last time the Swans failed to score at home in the league was Boxing Day and since then they've netted at least twice on eight occasions. The visitors have done likewise in six of their last seven games in this competition.

With that in mind, a top price of 17/10 (2.70) about four or more goals being scored at the Liberty Stadium for the fifth game in a row looks a solid selection.

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