Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Stoke - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Tuesday evening, then the clash between Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City could be one to watch. T. Mowbray's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 10 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from M. Robins's men could prevent more of the same.
Charlton v Bolton - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's what's required of Charlton Athletic boss N. Jones on Tuesday. His side face Bolton Wanderers having lost each of their last 3 Championship matches.
Derby v Norwich - Double Chance - away win or draw
It has been a dismal set of results for Derby County and their fans, with their last Championship win now coming 9 matches ago. Boss J. Eustace simply must find a remedy, and sooner rather than later. Will Norwich City at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday come too soon, or be a turning point?
Portsmouth v Swansea - 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 Portsmouth’s merry fans watched their side suffer defeat in the Championship. J. Mousinho’s men are now unbeaten in 5 games, and he'll be expecting that they can keep going against Swansea City at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening. Best value odds of 1.50 can be taken advantage of to back Portsmouth to get the win or the draw.
Preston v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
What a miserable run of results for Preston North End and their fans, with their last Championship success now coming 8 games ago. Boss G. Alexander simply must find a way out, and preferably right away. Will Sheffield United at Deepdale on Tuesday be the one in which they turn it around?
QPR v Burnley - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Loftus Road Stadium will be banking on goals galore on Tuesday, and they're right to, if Burnley's recent record is to be continued. Both teams have found the net in 11 of their 13 Championship fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Watford v Lincoln - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Watford will be hoping not to add to the 7 times they have already been behind in at both halftime and fulltime this campaign when they square off against Lincoln City on Tuesday. A. Dionisi's side already top the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss C. Cohen will be licking his lips, however.
Birmingham v Millwall - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Games with 5 goals or more don’t come around every day, but Birmingham City's loyal supporters have now been waiting 33 games to see their side take part in one. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. Could the streak come to an end on Tuesday night, as they face A. Neil's Millwall at St. Andrew's Stadium? With odds of 1.14 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the UK's leading bookmakers clearly have their doubts.
West Brom v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw
Happy days! It has now been a long while since Southampton’s happy supporters watched their side suffer defeat in the Championship. T. Eckert’s squad is now unbeaten in 5 games, and he'll be hopeful that they can extend that run against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Tuesday night. Best value odds of 1.50 can be taken advantage of to back Southampton to either win or draw.
Cardiff v West Ham - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
West Ham United have been the Championship's showmen this term, at least in terms of delivering goal-filled fixtures. No other side comes close to their record of having been involved in 3 over 5.5 goal games this season. Can they make that 4 when they take on Cardiff City on Wednesday evening? With odds of 5.50 available, it could be one to watch.
Wrexham v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Wrexham will be aware that 1 goal may not be enough to get the win against Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening. K. Hellberg's team have the best record in the Championship when it comes to claiming victory despite conceding (5 of their 13 games), so defence first might be the best course of action for P. Parkinson and his Wrexham men at Racecourse Ground.
Bristol C v Wolves - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Bristol City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have met in the Championship, they've delivered proper entertainment. Both teams have found the net in each of their last 5 matches against one another, so the Ashton Gate faithful could be in for another classic on Wednesday night.
Derby v Bolton - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're in the market for excitement this Friday, you might want to think about buying a ticket for the match at Pride Park Stadium. 5 of Bolton Wanderers's Championship games this campaign have ended up with more than 5 goals - the highest number in the competition. Who would rule out another, especially with odds of 5.00 available?
Bristol C v Norwich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring games aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Bristol City have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 7 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Clement and his Norwich City side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?
Birmingham v Swansea - Double Chance - home win or draw
Swansea City have consistently struggled against Birmingham City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 10 occasions since 2020, and Birmingham City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at St. Andrew's Stadium could be a really difficult one for Vitor Matos & co.
Blackburn v West Ham - Double Chance - away win or draw
Blackburn Rovers have consistently struggled against West Ham United in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 10 occasions since 2006, and West Ham United have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Ewood Park could be a tricky one for T. Mowbray & co.
Cardiff v Burnley - Double Chance - away win or draw
Cardiff City have consistently struggled against Burnley in the league in recent years. The two teams have met on 9 occasions since 2013, and Burnley have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Cardiff City Stadium could be a really difficult one for B. Barry-Murphy & co.
Charlton v Sheff Utd - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It might not be a record they're all that proud of, but Charlton Athletic currently lead all opponents in the Championship when it comes to fixtures drawn at both HT and FT this term, with their tally now at 4 in 13 matches. They will put that unwanted consistency on the line versus Sheffield United at The Valley on Saturday, in a clash that could see yet another stalemate.
Preston v Southampton - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
G. Alexander won't be too excited about facing Southampton in the Championship on Saturday. T. Eckert's side have been ahead at the break and gone on to secure the win at final whistle more often than any other side in the the Championship this term - 6 times in total. That stat suggests it could well be a difficult afternoon for Preston North End, and that backing Southampton in the HT FT market would be a great shout at odds of 2.30.
Watford v M'Boro - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Watford will be hoping not to add to the 7 times they have already been losing at both halftime and fulltime this season when they face Middlesbrough on Saturday. A. Dionisi's players already top the rest of the Championship in that category, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss K. Hellberg will be licking his lips, however.
West Brom v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw
West Bromwich Albion simply have not been able to find a way past Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 10 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Hawthorns could be a really difficult one for J. Morrison & co.
