Championship stats and tips
Coventry v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes
Leicester City followers have become used to action at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 9 outings. Coventry City on Saturday lunch time may well be another goal-fest.
Ipswich v Blackburn - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always boring, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had too many chances to test that theory this term. 15 of their side's encounters in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will K. McKenna and his Ipswich Town side be able to inject spice into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?
Watford v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw
J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford side have found a useful way of claiming something from pretty much every Championship game they play. They're unbeaten in 7 in the Championship now, so A. Neil and his Millwall side will have their work cut out if they're to get the win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
Charlton v Sheff Utd - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Charlton Athletic's loyal fans have now waited 9 matches to see their club take part in one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Could the streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon, as they face C. Wilder's Sheffield United at The Valley? With odds of 1.11 on there being under 4.5 goals, the UK's leading bookmakers certainly don’t think so.
Oxford Utd v Bristol C - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
G. Rowett won't be looking forward to going up against Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday. G. Struber's side have led at HT and gone on to claim victory at final whistle in more games than any other team in the the Championship this term - 9 times in total. That record suggests it may be a tough afternoon for Oxford United, and that backing Bristol City in the HT FT market would be a great shout at odds of 3.60.
Preston v Derby - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Preston North End and Derby County have played out a number of tight clashes in recent years. With each of their last 5 Championship matches having under 2.5 goals, the strikers picked by P. Heckingbottom and J. Eustace may be in for a tough afternoon.
Sheff Wed v Portsmouth - Double Chance - away win or draw
Supporting your team home and away can be hard going, and Sheffield Wednesday’s long-suffering follows know that better than most right now. Their team, led by H. Pedersen, is now winless in their previous 19 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Portsmouth at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition gaffer J. Mousinho to extend the run by guiding his lads to a positive result is available at best odds of 1.33.
Southampton v Hull - Double Chance - away win or draw
Following your favourite footy team year after year can be a tough old business, and Southampton’s long-suffering follows know that feeling especially well at the moment. Their side, led by W. Still, has not won any of their last 6 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Hull City at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition boss S. Jakirović to extend the run by inspiring his lads to anything other than a defeat can be backed at best odds of 2.10.
Stoke v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result - over
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Wrexham v Norwich - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
Each of Wrexham's last 10 Championship outings has had two or more goals, suggesting that we could be in for a treat as they face Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.
Swansea v Birmingham - Double Chance - away win or draw
Swansea City simply have not been able to find a way past Birmingham City in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 9 occasions since 2020, and Birmingham City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Liberty Stadium could be a tricky one for A. Sheehan & co.
Charlton v Derby - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
The Valley is the venue as Derby County and Charlton Athletic go head-to-head on Tuesday evening, in what could prove to be a real crowd-pleaser. J. Eustace's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any team in the league - 8 in 26 outings. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.50.
Coventry v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw
Millwall have consistently struggled against Coventry City in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 6 occasions since 2023, and Coventry City have remained unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at The Coventry Building Society Arena could be a really difficult one for A. Neil & co.
Ipswich v Bristol C - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
K. McKenna won't be relishing the prospect of playing Bristol City in the Championship on Tuesday. G. Struber's side have been winning at the break and gone on to win at fulltime more often than any other side in the the Championship this season - 9 times in total. That record suggests it may be a long evening for Ipswich Town, and that backing Bristol City in the halftime fulltime market could be a smart move at odds of 7.50.
Oxford Utd v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this season in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.
Sheff Wed v Birmingham - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping not to add to the 12 times they have already been losing at both HT and FT this campaign when they play Birmingham City on Tuesday. H. Pedersen's side already top the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss C. Davies , on the other hand, will be feeling very differently.
Swansea v Blackburn - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 15 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will A. Sheehan and his Swansea City side be able to inject goals into this match on Tuesday? Or will it be more of the same?
Wrexham v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Racecourse Ground will be anticipating action at both ends on Tuesday, and they're right to, if Leicester City's past record is anything to go by. Both teams have found the net in 20 of their 26 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Southampton v Sheff Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Southampton have enjoyed meeting Sheffield United in the league of late, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. C. Wilder will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while W. Still will be expecting more of the same on Wednesday evening.
Stoke v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score - no
If the form book is to be believed, we can predict at least one defence to keep a clean sheet at bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, as M. Robins and R. Edwards's sides clash. Stoke City have had the highest number of fixtures where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this campaign - 17 out of 26 played. Both bosses will just be hoping it isn't their them that fails to register.
QPR v Wrexham - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Wrexham could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this season in which both sides have scored. That's the most in the Championship.
Blackburn v Sheff Wed - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Who doesn't love a goal-fest? And there's every chance we'll see one when Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday clash on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. V. Ismaël and H. Pedersen's XIs have shown they know their way to goal, and our smart members believe they will again at Ewood Park. 6 of them are tipping the fixture to deliver at least 3 goals before full time. 1.80 is the top price in our betslip for this suggestion, and it will have plenty of people getting excited.
Portsmouth v Ipswich - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Ipswich Town would surely be delighted to learn of the confidence our betting community has in them, as 11 of them are expecting K. McKenna and his side to earn away win as they visit Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the Championship on Sunday afternoon. Imagine the scenes in the away end if they're proven right. If you fancied placing the crowd, 1.70 is about the best value you’ll find.
