Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 14 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Parkinson and his Wrexham side be able to inject goalmouth action into this encounter on Thursday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Bristol C v Portsmouth - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Portsmouth will be under no illusions as to the scale of the task at hand as they visit Ashton Gate. Home victories occur more often than not in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Bristol City and their coach G. Struber will claim exactly that as they do battle with J. Mousinho's side on Thursday afternoon. 9 of KickOff's members have are backing just that, making the most of top odds of 1.80, and KO's algorithm gives a 53.14% chance of just that.
Charlton v Coventry - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Coventry City would surely be delighted to learn of the confidence our betting community has in them, as 11 of them are backing F. Lampard and his side to earn away win when they visit Charlton Athletic at The Valley in the Championship on Thursday afternoon. Some may question that, as home wins or more common, but that's where the consensus lies. If you felt the urge to go with the crowd, 1.95 roughly where the UK's leading bookmakers are currently placing it.
Derby v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Pride Park Stadium is the backdrop as Derby County and Middlesbrough meet on Thursday afternoon, in what could prove to be a proper ding-dong battle. J. Eustace's side have the most BTTS + draws of any club in the competition - 8 in 24 matches. An extension of that record is available at 4.50.
Hull v Stoke - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Stoke City will have to be at their very best if they're to get anything at KCOM Stadium. Home victories occur more often than not in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Hull City and their manager S. Jakirović will deliver exactly that as they do battle with M. Robins's charges on Thursday afternoon. 10 of KO's bettors have are backing just that, taking advantage of best odds of 2.30, and our 45.14 gives a 45.14% probability of just that.
Ipswich v Oxford Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Oxford United will, it could be argued, have the opportunity to play without pressure as face a tough trip to Portman Road. Home wins occur regularly in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Ipswich Town and their manager K. McKenna will claim exactly that as they do battle with G. Rowett's troops on Thursday afternoon. 23 of our bettors have bet on the home win, taking advantage of best odds of 1.33, and our 61.96 places a 61.96% chance of them being proved correct.
Preston v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Sheffield Wednesday are in for a big test as they go to Deepdale. Home wins occur most of the time in the Championship, and the expectation is that Preston North End and their manager P. Heckingbottom will deliver exactly that as they face H. Pedersen's troops on Thursday afternoon. 11 of KO's users have bet on the home win, making the most of top odds of 1.55, and KO's algorithm gives a 51.73% chance of them winning with their bets.
QPR v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win
KickOff's tipsters have well and truly put their weight behind the home win as Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City clash in the Championship on Thursday. No less than 9 have backed it already, with best odds of 2.15 proving to be enticing enough for many.
Southampton v Millwall - Win / Draw / Win - home win
There is clearly a lot of faith within KO's tipsters in W. Still and his chances of delivering a win for Southampton on Thursday afternoon. 13 have predicted him to inspire his side to beat Millwall. Here's hoping that their faith in him isn't misplaced.
Swansea v West Brom - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Thanks to recent results, Swansea City's adoring fans expect high standards from their side and, in the opinion of KO's tipsters, they may just be going home happy on Thursday afternoon. 8 of these tipsters are tipping that A. Sheehan's XI will claim victory as R. Mason's West Bromwich Albion visit Liberty Stadium. Here's hoping they're proved right!
Watford v Birmingham - Win / Draw / Win - home win
As we all know, Watford's dedicated followers expect high standards from their side and, in the opinion of our users, they may not be disappointed on Thursday afternoon. 9 of those tipsters are betting that J. Gracia Carlos's team will emerge victorious as C. Davies's Birmingham City visit Vicarage Road. Will they be proved right? Only time will tell.
Sheff Utd v Leicester - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Thanks to recent results, Sheffield United's loyal fans have come to expect a lot from their team and, according to our bettors, they may just be going home happy on Thursday evening. 7 of those bettors are betting that C. Wilder's side will claim victory as M. Cifuentes Corvillo's Leicester City visit Bramall Lane. Will the wisdom of the crowd be proved correct? Or could we be set for a big upset?
Birmingham v Coventry - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
C. Davies won't be relishing facing Coventry City in the Championship on Sunday. F. Lampard's side have been winning at HT and gone on to secure the win at fulltime in more games than any other team in the the Championship this season - 9 times in total. That record suggests it may be a tough lunch time for Birmingham City, and that backing Coventry City in the halftime fulltime market would be a strong bet at odds of 4.00.
QPR v Sheff Wed - Double Chance - away win or draw
Queens Park Rangers have consistently struggled against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 5 occasions since 2023, and Sheffield Wednesday have gone unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Loftus Road Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Stéphan & co.
Blackburn v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 14 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will N. Jones and his Charlton Athletic team be capable of adding some goals into this fixture on Sunday? Or will it be same old same old?
Derby v Wrexham - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Pride Park Stadium is the backdrop as Derby County and Wrexham clash on Sunday afternoon, in what could prove to be a real crowd-pleaser. J. Eustace's side have the most score draws of any side in the division - 8 in 24 matches. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.75.
Hull v Watford - Double Chance - away win or draw
Hull City have consistently struggled against Watford in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 5 occasions since 2023, and Watford have gone unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at KCOM Stadium could be another hard one for S. Jakirović & co.
M'Boro v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at Riverside Stadium will be anticipating action at both ends on Sunday, and with good reason if Southampton's past record is anything to go by. Both teams have scored in 20 of their 24 Championship matches this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Norwich v Stoke - Double Chance - home win or draw
Stoke City simply have not been able to find a way past Norwich City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 10 occasions since 2019, and Norwich City have been unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Carrow Road could be a really difficult one for M. Robins & co.
Portsmouth v Ipswich - Double Chance - away win or draw
Portsmouth have found something of a bogey team in Ipswich Town in the league in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 5 occasions since 2021, and Ipswich Town have gone unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Fratton Park could be a really difficult one for J. Mousinho & co.
Leicester v West Brom - Double Chance - home win or draw
West Bromwich Albion have found something of a bogey team in Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two teams have played on 8 occasions since 2017, and Leicester City have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at King Power Stadium could be another hard one for R. Mason & co.
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.
