Football Betting: Tom Lee's Tips For EFL Play-Off Finals
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Tom Lee has been a member of our team throughout the 2024/25 campaign, so what does he have in store for this season's EFL play-off finals?
He's checked out the best betting sites to come up with selections for the final games in the Championship, League One and League Two.
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Tom Lee's Panel Tips For EFL Play-Off Finals
- Tom Lee's Panel Tip 1: Sheffield United To Beat Sunderland & BTTS - 5/1 With Bet365
- Tom Lee's Panel Tip 2: Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman To Score First - 11/2 With Betway
- Tom Lee's Panel Tip 3: AFC Wimbledon To Beat Walsall To Nil - 14/5 With BoyleSports
Sheffield United Vs Sunderland, Saturday 3.01pm
Sheffield United to win and both teams to score has been a winning bet six times in 2025, and that could well be the case when the Blades clash with Sunderland in Saturday's play-off final at Wembley.
Chris Wilder's men traded blows with their opponents in the regular season, winning a fiery November encounter at Bramall Lane, but losing at the Stadium of Light on New Year's Day.
However, United did finish 14 points and one place above the Mackems, a position they can justify by getting the better of their rivals and claiming a place in next season's Premier League.
Whilst Sunderland had to go the distance before Dan Ballard's 122nd-minute header finally saw off Coventry, Sheffield United cruised past Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate.
This will be a much tougher challenge for the Blades, but in a game which could have plenty of needle, I like Wilder's side to win in normal time in a game where both teams find the back of the net.
That's an outcome you can back at 5/1 on football betting sites.
All three finals this weekend will begin one minute after the hour to raise awareness of the British Heart Foundation's 'Every Minute Matters' campaign.
Tom Lee's Panel Tip 1: Sheffield United To Beat Sunderland & BTTS - 5/1 With Bet365
Charlton Vs Leyton Orient, Sunday 1.01pm
Charlton take on Leyton Orient for a spot in the Championship next season in Sunday lunchtime's all-London affair.
The Addicks are favourites with the bookmakers, after finishing two places above their opponents in the regular campaign.
However, the O's are a dangerous side, who are in form and equipped with arguably the best striker in the third tier.
On loan from QPR and qualified to play internationally for the USA, 23-year-old Charlie Kelman is the name to look out for here.
Kelman is aiming to cap a fine season, which has seen him land the League One Golden Boot award with 23 goals.
The forward and his team-mates scrapped past Stockport on penalties, and the players were rewarded with a trip to Portugal.
A bigger reward may well await after a rather shorter trip to the national stadium, and Kelman is 11/2 on betting apps to score the first goal.
Tom Lee's Panel Tip 2: Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman To Score First - 11/2 With Betway
AFC Wimbledon Vs Walsall, Monday 3.01pm
Wimbledon and Walsall will bring the curtain down on the EFL season on Monday, but which side will start the new campaign in League One?
Walsall's dip in form during the spring months has been well publicised, but they held their nerve to comfortably overcome Chesterfield in their semi-final.
Final-fence heartbreak may await however, as Wimbledon were slick, professional and clinical in getting the better of Notts County home and away in their two matches.
Goalkeeper Owen Goodman is on loan from Crystal Palace and the 21-year-old kept clean sheets in both legs, including stunning saves in each.
The Dons conceded only 35 goals in 46 games in the regular season, easily the best defensive record in the division.
I like the look of them to win to nil against a vulnerable Walsall side, which can be backed at 14/5.
Tom Lee's Panel Tip 3: AFC Wimbledon To Beat Walsall To Nil - 14/5 With BoyleSports
