Derby County face Fulham in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final at the iPro Stadium on Friday.
The Cottagers are 13/8 (2.63) favourites with dabblebet to secure promotion to the Premier League, which their form over the last two seasons arguably merits.
Gary Rowett's side, meanwhile, are an outside shot at 4/1 (5.0) to attain top flight football for the first time in a decade.
Latest odds
Derby are 15/8 (2.88) to win the first leg and record a third consecutive home victory after 3-1 and 4-1 triumphs over Cardiff and Barnsley, respectively.
dabblebetFulham, though, have won 21 of their last 30 games, making them slight 7/5 (2.40) favourites to take an aggregate lead back to west London for Monday's second leg.
Five of the last 10 Championship play-off semi-finals have ended in a draw, an outcome that can be backed at 11/5 (3.20).
Team News
Derby striker Sam Winnall (knee) and versatile wide man Ikechi Anya (calf) will miss the play-offs with long-term injuries, but holding midfielder George Thorne could return after a lengthy lay-off.
Floyd Ayite is back from a hamstring injury for Fulham after making a substitute appearance in the 3-1 defeat at Birmingham, but fellow wide forward Sheyi Ojo didn’t make the squad and could still be out.
Cagey first half?
All five of last season’s Championship play-off matches were goalless at half-time and under 0.5 first half goals is available at 8/5 (2.60).
While Derby and Fulham are both capable going forward, the significance of these contests often has impact on the mentality of players and the tactics of managers.
Preview and predictions
For our best bet, the Fulham win and Under 2.5 goals appeals at 4/1 (5.0).
If the visitors score the opener, as they did in 30 of their 46 league matches this season, then retaining possession and tiring out an aging Derby side will be their main priority.
Fulham to win and under 2.5 goals at 4/1 (5.0) for a 1pt stake with dabblebet
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