Championship stats and tips
Birmingham v Derby - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Thanks to recent results, Birmingham City's dedicated supporters have big expectations of their club and, in the opinion of our bettors, they may not be disappointed on Friday lunch time. 21 of our users are predicting that C. Davies's team will emerge victorious as J. Eustace's Derby County visit St. Andrew's Stadium. Will that prove to be a smart call? We'll find out at FT.
Millwall v Ipswich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Stats suggest we could have a classic on our hands at The Den on Friday afternoon. Each of Millwall and Ipswich Town's last 7 Championship clashes have had over 2.5 goals, and A. Neil and K. McKenna's sides will be going all-out to keep that run going.
Coventry v Swansea - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Like most fans around the globe, Coventry City's adoring fans have big expectations of their side and, in the opinion of our tipsters, they may just have them met on Friday afternoon. 64 of those tipsters are betting that F. Lampard's side will claim victory as A. Sheehan's Swansea City visit Ricoh Arena. Will you be backing the same?
Leicester v Watford - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Tipsters and fans alike will be praying for a deluge of goals when Leicester City and Watford meet on Friday afternoon in the Championship. M. Cifuentes Corvillo and J. Gracia Carlos's squads know how to score at this level, and KO's community of members are backing them to show that at King Power Stadium. 7 of them are betting on the fixture to deliver over 2.5 goals before full time. 1.91 is the most-enticing price in our betslip for this suggestion, and the fans in the ground will enjoy their afternoon as much as the tipsters if it comes in.
M'Boro v Blackburn - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Unsurpisingly, Middlesbrough's loyal supporters expect high standards from their club and, according to our users, they may just have them met on Friday afternoon. 22 of these users are tipping that R. Edwards's side will claim victory as V. Ismaël's Blackburn Rovers visit Riverside Stadium. Will that prove to be a smart call? We'll find out at FT.
Norwich v Charlton - Win / Draw / Win - home win
KickOff's tipsters have well and truly put their weight behind the home win as Norwich City and Charlton Athletic clash in the Championship on Friday. No fewer than 7 have already gone for it, with largest odds of 2.00 available.
Oxford Utd v Southampton - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Getting an away win at The Kassam Stadium is a big ask for any side, but evidently W. Still has done enough as Southampton gaffer to prove to KickOff’s members that he’s got what it takes to deliver just that - 9 have have backed the away win in Friday’s Championship match between Oxford United and W. Still. If you wanted to follow their lead, top odds of 1.80 are currently on offer.
Portsmouth v QPR - 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 Friday, 5 have bet on Portsmouth to win against Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park. Backing the home win at odds of 2.88 from the bookies, they'll be hoping beyond hope J. Mousinho delivers a masterclass and delivers that all-important result.
Sheff Wed v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
We may have a high-scoring affair on our hands when Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City face off on Friday afternoon in the Championship. H. Pedersen and S. Jakirović's squads have ample talent in attacking areas, and our smart members have faith in them to illustrate that at Hillsborough. 9 of them have backed the match to contain at least 3 goals in total. 1.80 is the highest price we've found for their suggestion, and the fans in the ground will enjoy their afternoon as much as the tipsters if it comes in.
Stoke v Preston - Both Teams To Score - yes
Preston North End supporters have been spoilt with drama at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having found the net in each of their last 9 outings. Stoke City on Friday afternoon could be another goal-fest.
West Brom v Bristol C - Win / Draw / Win - home win
The home win is far and away the most popular bet among KickOff's tipsters as West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City clash in the Championship on Friday. A total of 8 have backed it already, with largest odds of 2.10 proving to be enticing enough for many.
Wrexham v Sheff Utd - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
We all love a thriller, and we might just get another when Wrexham and Sheffield United clash on Friday evening in the Championship. P. Parkinson and C. Wilder's teams are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and KickOff's community of bettors believe they will again at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. 7 of them have saved a bet the fixture to deliver at least 3 goals before full time. 2.00 is the top price in our betslip for this bet, and it's definitely one we like the look for too.
Coventry v Ipswich - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
K. McKenna won't be too excited about the prospect of playing Coventry City in the Championship on Monday. F. Lampard's side have been winning at the break and gone on to win at final whistle in more games than any other team in the the Championship this term - 8 times in total. That record suggests it could well be a difficult evening for Ipswich Town, and that backing Coventry City in the halftime fulltime market could be a great shout at odds of 3.70.
M'Boro v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Monday evening, then the clash between Hull City and Middlesbrough could be the one for you. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 15 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from R. Edwards's men could prevent more of the same.
Millwall v Bristol C - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Fans travelling to The Den this Monday to watch Bristol City and Millwall might already be concerned about a boring evening, and rightly so. G. Struber's men have played their part in 2 matches with under 0.5 goals this campaign, the most of any team in the Championship. Will anyone score? You can bet against it at best odds of 8.00.
Norwich v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Watford might well warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this campaign in which both sides have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Oxford Utd v Swansea - Double Chance - away win or draw
Oxford United have consistently struggled against Swansea City in the league in recent years. The two sides have met on 5 occasions since 2004, and Swansea City have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at The Kassam Stadium could be a really difficult one for G. Rowett & co.
Portsmouth v Charlton - Double Chance - away win or draw
Portsmouth simply have not been able to find a way past Charlton Athletic in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 6 occasions since 2021, and Charlton Athletic have remained unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Fratton Park could be another hard one for J. Mousinho & co.
Sheff Wed v Blackburn - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to avoid adding to the 10 times they have already been behind in at both the break and the final whistle this term when they play Blackburn Rovers on Monday. H. Pedersen's team already lead the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss V. Ismaël may not feel the same way, however.
Stoke v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score - no
If we trust the form book, we can back at least one defence to keep a clean sheet at bet365 Stadium on Monday, as C. Wilder and M. Robins's sides clash. Sheffield United have had the most matches where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this term - 14 out of 22 played. Both bosses will just be praying it isn't their them that draws a blank.
Wrexham v Preston - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always boring, but fans of Wrexham have had too many chances to test that theory this season. 14 of their side's encounters in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Heckingbottom and his Preston North End side be capable of adding some spice into this clash on Monday? Or will it be same old same old?
Birmingham v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw
Birmingham City have consistently struggled against Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 5 occasions since 2011, and Southampton have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at St. Andrew's Stadium could be a really difficult one for C. Davies & co.
QPR v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers might well be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this season in which both clubs have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Norwich v Stoke - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Stoke City might well warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term 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.
