Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Oxford Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Most of us have heard of 'the wisdom of the crowd', and our hive of members may just be wiser than most. On Tuesday, 6 have seen fit to tip Blackburn Rovers to win against Oxford United at Ewood Park. With odds of 1.80 from some of the UK's leading bookmakers, available on KickOff, they'll be hoping beyond hope V. Ismaël gets his tactics right and delivers that all-important victory.
Charlton v M'Boro - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Away wins may not be the norm, but this site's wise old community of football tipsters are absolutely expecting one as R. Edwards and his Middlesbrough troops arrive at The Valley on Tuesday evening. 8 of those users are predicting that N. Jones's Charlton Athletic will be subjected to defeat on their own patch. It's a big shout, but the crowd has spoken.
Preston v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
We may have a high-scoring affair on our hands when Preston North End and Coventry City clash on Tuesday evening in the Championship. P. Heckingbottom and F. Lampard's teams are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and KO's hive of bettors are backing them to show that at Deepdale. 5 of them are tipping the fixture to deliver at least 3 goals during the 90 mins. 1.91 is the top price we've found for that tip, and our tipsters won't be the only ones taking it at that price.
Sheff Utd v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Norwich City and their supporters could be forgiven for feeling apprehensive as they head to Bramall Lane. Home wins occur regularly in the Championship, and the expectation is that Sheffield United and their boss C. Wilder will claim another one as they square up against L. Manning's side on Tuesday evening. 15 of KickOff's tipsters have are backing just that, making the most of best odds of 1.65, and KO's algorithm gives a 50.40% probability of them being proved correct.
Southampton v West Brom - Win / Draw / Win - home win
West Bromwich Albion and their supporters could be forgiven for feeling apprehensive as they head to St. Mary's Stadium. Home wins occur most of the time in the Championship, and most would expect Southampton and their coach W. Still will deliver another one as they square up against R. Mason's troops on Tuesday evening. 12 of KickOff's tipsters have predicted that outcome, with best odds of 1.91, and our 52.79 places a 52.79% probability of just that.
Swansea v Portsmouth - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
Every one of Swansea City's last 8 Championship matches has had two or more goals, suggesting that entertainment could be on its way as they go head to head with Portsmouth on Tuesday evening.
Watford v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win
We've got some serial winners signed up to KickOff; people who don't like losing and are careful to avoid it at all costs. On Tuesday, 13 have bet on Watford to get the win versus Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.55 from the bookies, they'll be hoping beyond hope J. Gracia Carlos delivers a masterclass and claims that much-needed result.
QPR v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes
Birmingham City followers have become used to action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored at least one goal in each of their last 5 outings. Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday night could be another ding-dong battle.
Bristol C v Leicester - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Leicester City's recent Championship matches have been packed with goalmouth action. All of their last 5 have had over 2.5 goals, and Wednesday against Bristol City should deliver more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that M. Cifuentes Corvillo and G. Struber send their lads out to attack.
Derby v Millwall - Both Teams To Score - yes
Derby County followers have been spoilt with drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in every one of their last 7 outings. Millwall on Wednesday evening may well be another ding-dong battle.
Ipswich v Stoke - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Ipswich Town and Stoke City have laboured through a number of cagey affairs in recent years. With each of their last 8 Championship clashes seeing under 2.5 goals, the forwards picked by K. McKenna and M. Robins may be going home disappointed on evening.
Hull v Wrexham - Double Chance - away win or draw
A satisfyingly long time has passed since Wrexham’s happy supporters watched their side lose in the Championship. P. Parkinson’s boys are now unbeaten in 9 outings, and he'll be full of belief that they can keep that streak running against Hull City at KCOM Stadium on Wednesday night. Top odds of 1.57 can be taken advantage of to back Wrexham the double chance market.
West Brom v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
West Bromwich Albion have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield United in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 5 occasions since 2022, and Sheffield United have gone unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at The Hawthorns could be a tricky one for R. Mason & co.
Norwich v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at Carrow Road may be anticipating action at both ends on Saturday, and they're right to, if Southampton's past record is to be continued. Both teams have found the net in 15 of their 19 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Coventry v Bristol C - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Coventry City and Bristol City could be one to watch. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 14 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a parking of the bus from G. Struber's men could prevent more of the same.
Leicester v Ipswich - Double Chance - home win or draw
Ipswich Town have consistently struggled against Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two clubs have met on 6 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at King Power Stadium could be another hard one for K. McKenna & co.
Millwall v Hull - Double Chance - away win or draw
Millwall simply have not been able to find a way past Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 6 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Den could be a really difficult one for A. Neil & co.
Wrexham v Watford - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 13 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford team be able to inject goalmouth action into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?
Sheff Wed v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw
Derby County have consistently struggled against Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years. The two teams have played on 6 occasions since 2021, and Sheffield Wednesday have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Hillsborough could be a tricky one for J. Eustace & co.
Swansea v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 13 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will A. Sheehan and his Swansea City team be capable of adding some spice into this fixture on Friday? Or will it be more of the same?
Preston v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Preston North End could warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.
