Championship stats and tips
Preston v Oxford Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Deepdale plays host as Preston North End and Oxford United meet on Friday night, in what might just be a tight affair. P. Heckingbottom's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any club in the competition - 11 in 35 matches. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.75.
Blackburn v Portsmouth - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Portsmouth's recent matches in the Championship have delivered decent entertainment, and a fair amount of goals, but it has been too long since J. Mousinho's charges gave their followers the kind of wild ride they'll remember for years to come. There have been no more than 4 goals in every one of their last 10 games.
Hull v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw
Millwall have consistently struggled against Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 7 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at KCOM Stadium could be a tricky one for A. Neil & co.
Bristol C v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Coventry City and Bristol City could be the one for you. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from G. Struber's men could ruin the spectacle.
Charlton v Birmingham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 22 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will C. Davies and his Birmingham City side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this match on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Derby v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping not to add to the 17 matches they have already lost at both HT and FT this campaign when they square off against Derby County on Saturday. H. Pedersen's team already top the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss J. Eustace may not feel the same way, however.
Ipswich v Leicester - Double Chance - away win or draw
Ipswich Town have consistently struggled against Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 7 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Portman Road could be another hard one for K. McKenna & co.
Swansea v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no
Going on form alone, we can back at least one goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at Liberty Stadium on Saturday, as M. Robins and A. Sheehan's sides clash. Stoke City have had the highest number of matches where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this term - 21 out of 35 played. Both bosses will just be hoping it isn't their them that draws a blank.
QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough might well warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Leicester v Bristol C - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at King Power Stadium will be anticipating action at both ends on Tuesday, and rightly so if Leicester City's recent record is anything to go by. There have been a goal in both nets in 27 of their 35 Championship fixtures this season, the largest number in the competition.
Millwall v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw
Derby County have found something of a bogey team in Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 6 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have remained unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at The Den could be a tricky one for J. Eustace & co.
Sheff Wed v Watford - Double Chance - away win or draw
Sheffield Wednesday have consistently struggled against Watford in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 10 occasions since 2014, and Watford have gone unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Hillsborough could be a tricky one for H. Pedersen & co.
Wrexham v Hull - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're after goals this Tuesday, you should consider betting on the game at Racecourse Ground. 8 of Hull City's Championship fixtures this term have finished with more than 5 goals - the highest number in the competition. Who would bet against another, especially with odds of 5.50 available?
Stoke v Ipswich - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
M. Robins won't be relishing facing Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday. K. McKenna's side have been winning at HT and gone on to win at FT more frequently than any other side in the the Championship this term - 13 times in total. That stat suggests it may be a tough night for Stoke City, and that backing Ipswich Town in the HT FT market would be a great shout at odds of 3.40.
Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City 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.
M'Boro v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this campaign. 22 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will R. Edwards and his Middlesbrough team be able to inject spice into this match on Wednesday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Norwich v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
Norwich City have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield United in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 10 occasions since 2018, and Sheffield United have remained unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at Carrow Road could be a tricky one for L. Manning & co.
Oxford Utd v Blackburn - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Supporters travelling to The Kassam Stadium this Wednesday to watch Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers might already be worrying about a tedious evening, and rightly so. G. Rowett's men have been involved in 5 goalless draws this campaign, more than any team in the Championship. Will either side score? Bet against it at best odds of 8.50.
West Brom v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw
West Bromwich Albion have consistently struggled against Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 5 occasions since 2023, and Southampton have remained unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at The Hawthorns could be a tricky one for R. Mason & co.
Coventry v Preston - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're not busy on Wednesday night, then the clash between Coventry City and Preston North End could be worth checking out. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from P. Heckingbottom's men could ruin the spectacle.
Leicester v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.
