Championship stats and tips
Hull v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score - yes
Middlesbrough followers have come to expect entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in every one of their last 5 games. Hull City on Friday night should be another thriller.
Charlton v Portsmouth - Double Chance - home win or draw
Portsmouth have consistently struggled against Charlton Athletic in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 6 occasions since 2021, and Charlton Athletic have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Valley could be a really difficult one for J. Mousinho & co.
Derby v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes
Derby County followers have become used to entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in each of their last 6 outings. Leicester City on Saturday lunch time may well be another ding-dong battle.
Watford v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Norwich City and Watford could warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 7 games this campaign in which both clubs have scored. That's the most in the Championship.
Blackburn v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win
It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's exactly what must be done by Sheffield Wednesday boss H. Pedersen on Saturday. His players face Blackburn Rovers having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 4 Championship outings.
Bristol C v Millwall - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Supporters heading to Ashton Gate this Saturday to watch Bristol City and Millwall might already be worrying about a long afternoon, and with good reason. G. Struber's players have played their part in 2 nil-nils this campaign, the most of any team in the Championship. Will either side find the net? Bet against it at top odds of 9.00.
Ipswich v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Entertainment is the name of the game, and there's reason to expect plenty of it when Ipswich Town and Coventry City face off on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. K. McKenna and F. Lampard's teams know how to score at this level, and KickOff's hive of users fancy them to demonstrate that at Portman Road. 7 of them have backed the match to contain at least 3 goals during the 90 mins. 1.80 is the top price in our betslip for their tip, and it could well be one to watch.
Preston v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Wrexham have had too many chances to test that theory this term. 12 of their side's fixtures 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 able to inject goalmouth action into this match on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?
QPR v West Brom - Double Chance - away win or draw
Queens Park Rangers have consistently struggled against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 6 occasions since 2022, and West Bromwich Albion have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Loftus Road Stadium could be another hard one for J. Stéphan & co.
Sheff Utd v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no
If we trust the form book, we can predict at least one defence to keep a clean sheet at Bramall Lane on Saturday, as C. Wilder and M. Robins's sides clash. Sheffield United 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 campaign - 11 out of 18 played. Both managers will just be hoping it isn't their side that flounders in front of goal.
Southampton v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at St. Mary's Stadium may be fully expecting goals galore on Saturday, and with good reason if Southampton's past record is anything to go by. We've seen BTTS in 14 of their 18 Championship fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Swansea v Oxford Utd - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Oxford United's recent outings in the Championship have delivered decent entertainment, and a fair amount of goals, but it has been some time since G. Rowett's side provided their supporters with one of those games that has you waxing lyrical in the pub afterwards. There have been no more than 4 goals in all of their last 16 outings.
Preston v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're not busy on Tuesday evening, 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. 13 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from P. Heckingbottom's men could prevent more of the same.
Sheff Utd v Norwich - Double Chance - home win or draw
Norwich City have consistently struggled against Sheffield United in the league in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 9 occasions since 2018, and Sheffield United have remained unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Bramall Lane could be a really difficult one for L. Manning & co.
Southampton v West Brom - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at St. Mary's Stadium may be fully expecting goals galore on Tuesday, and rightly so if Southampton's recent record is to be continued. Both teams have scored in 14 of their 18 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Watford v Sheff Wed - Double Chance - home win or draw
Sheffield Wednesday simply have not been able to find a way past Watford in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 9 occasions since 2014, and Watford have been unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Vicarage Road could be another hard one for H. Pedersen & co.
Bristol C v Leicester - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Fans heading to Ashton Gate this Wednesday to watch Bristol City and Leicester City might already be fearing a boring evening, and rightly so. G. Struber's charges have been involved in 2 matches with under 0.5 goals this season, the most of any team in the Championship. Will either side break the deadlock? You can bet against it at leading odds of 9.00.
Derby v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw
Derby County have found something of a bogey team in Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have played on 5 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at Pride Park Stadium could be a really difficult one for J. Eustace & co.
Ipswich v Stoke - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Ipswich Town and Stoke City have laboured through a number of low-scoring matches in recent years. With each of their last 8 Championship meetings ending with under 2.5 goals, the forwards picked by K. McKenna and M. Robins may be going home disappointed on evening.
Hull v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring matches aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 12 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will S. Jakirović and his Hull City team be capable of adding some goals into this encounter on Wednesday? Or will it be same old same old?
Norwich v Southampton - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Southampton could be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 7 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the most in the Championship.
