Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Preston - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Blackburn Rovers's loyal followers have now had to wait 35 games to watch their side deliver one. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. Could the streak come to an end on Friday night, as they face P. Heckingbottom's Preston North End at Ewood Park? With odds of 1.07 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookmakers certainly don’t think so.
Hull v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result - under
If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both clubs have scored. That's the most in the Championship.
Stoke v Leicester - Win / Draw / Win - home win
It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's what's required of Leicester City boss M. Cifuentes Corvillo on Saturday. His side face Stoke City having been beaten in each of their last 4 Championship outings.
West Brom v Coventry - Double Chance - away win or draw
Trekking across the width and breadth of the country to support your club can be draining, and West Bromwich Albion’s long-suffering follows know that only too well at the moment. Their side, led by R. Mason, is now winless in their previous 8 Championship matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Coventry City at The Hawthorns on Saturday lunch time. Backing opposition boss F. Lampard to add another to that list by inspiring his team to a positive result can be backed at top odds of 1.33.
M'Boro v Oxford Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win
This season in particular, Middlesbrough's dedicated fans have come to expect a lot from their side and, in the opinion of KO's users, they may just be going home happy on Saturday afternoon. 9 of these tipsters are betting that R. Edwards's side will emerge victorious as G. Rowett's Oxford United visit Riverside Stadium. Here's hoping they're proved right!
Millwall v Portsmouth - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Portsmouth are in for a big test as they go to The Den. Home victories occur most of the time in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Millwall and their manager A. Neil will deliver another one as they square up against J. Mousinho's troops on Saturday afternoon. 8 of KickOff's members have bet on the home win, making the most of top odds of 1.85, and KickOff's predictive algorithm gives a 57.48% chance of them celebrating another win come full time.
Norwich v Birmingham - Double Chance - away win or draw
Weeks have passed since Birmingham City’s joyous followers watched their side lose in the Championship. C. Davies’s boys are now unbeaten in 7 games, and he'll be full of belief that they can keep that streak running against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon. Top odds of 1.50 are available to back Birmingham City the double chance market.
Southampton v Charlton - Double Chance - home win or draw
Every now and then we get a golden spell in football, and it has now been a while since since Southampton’s joyous fans watched their side get beaten in the Championship. W. Still’s squad is now unbeaten in 5 games, and he will be full of belief that they can keep going against Charlton Athletic at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Top odds of 1.15 can be grabbed to back Southampton to get the win or the draw.
Watford v Derby - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Watford have dominated Derby County in the Championship recently, putting together a run of 5 straight wins against them. J. Eustace will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while J. Gracia Carlos will be expecting more of the same on Saturday afternoon.
Wrexham v Ipswich - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Ipswich Town's dedicated followers have now had to wait 16 matches to watch their club serve one up. That’s too long by anyone’s count. Will that much-needed goal-fest finally come around on Saturday afternoon, as they face P. Parkinson's Wrexham at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham? With odds of 1.08 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookies are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.
Sheff Utd v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win
KickOff's tipsters have well and truly put their weight behind the home win as Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday clash in the Championship on Sunday. In total 14 have bet on it, with largest odds of 1.14 proving to be enticing enough for many.
Hull v Derby - Double Chance - away win or draw
Hull City have consistently struggled against Derby County in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 6 occasions since 2020, and Derby County have gone unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at KCOM Stadium could be a really difficult one for S. Jakirović & co.
M'Boro v Leicester - Double Chance - home win or draw
Leicester City have consistently struggled against Middlesbrough in the league in recent years. The two teams have met on 5 occasions since 2016, and Middlesbrough have been unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Riverside Stadium could be a tricky one for M. Cifuentes Corvillo & co.
Watford v Ipswich - Double Chance - away win or draw
Watford have found something of a bogey team in Ipswich Town in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 5 occasions since 2014, and Ipswich Town have been unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Vicarage Road could be another hard one for J. Gracia Carlos & co.
Southampton v QPR - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Southampton have enjoyed meeting Queens Park Rangers in the league recently, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. J. Stéphan will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while W. Still will be expecting more of the same on Tuesday night.
Norwich v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping not to add to the 14 games they have already lost at both HT and FT this term when they play Norwich City on Wednesday. H. Pedersen's side already top the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss L. Manning will be licking his lips, however.
Sheff Utd v Coventry - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Sheffield United will know that 1 goal is unlikely to be enough to claim victory over Coventry City on Wednesday evening. F. Lampard's side have the best record in the Championship when it comes to winning games in which both teams are on the scoresheet (11 of their 32 matches), so keeping things tight might be the best route to victory for C. Wilder and his Sheffield United men at Bramall Lane.
Stoke v Oxford Utd - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring games aren't always boring, but fans of Stoke City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 20 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will G. Rowett and his Oxford United side be able to inject goals into this match on Wednesday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Leicester v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming clash between Leicester City and Norwich City could be worth a look. M. Cifuentes Corvillo's side have lost 10 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.
QPR v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United might well be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both sides have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.
