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 worth checking out. T. Mowbray's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 10 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from M. Robins's men could ruin the spectacle.
Charlton v Bolton - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's what's required of Charlton Athletic boss N. Jones on Tuesday. His side face Bolton Wanderers having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 3 Championship games.
Derby v Norwich - Double Chance - away win or draw
Following your football club can be hard going, and Derby County’s long-suffering follows know that only too well at the moment. Their club, led by J. Eustace, has not won any of their last 9 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Norwich City at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday evening. Backing opposition gaffer P. Clement to add another to that list by leading his team to anything other than a defeat can be backed at best odds of 1.29.
Portsmouth v Swansea - Double Chance - home win or draw
J. Mousinho and his Portsmouth team have found a convenient way of getting something from just about every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in the Championship now, so Vitor Matos and his Swansea City side will have to be at their best if they're going to get anything at Fratton Park on Tuesday.
Preston v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
Supporting your team home and away can be draining, and Preston North End’s dogged old follows know that better than most at the moment. Their club, led by G. Alexander, has now failed to win any of their last 8 Championship matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Sheffield United at Deepdale on Tuesday evening. Backing opposition manager C. Wilder to extend the run by leading his team to anything other than a defeat is available at top odds of 1.30.
QPR v Burnley - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Loftus Road Stadium may be fully expecting action at both ends on Tuesday, and they're right to, if Burnley's past record is to be continued. Both teams have found the net in 11 of their 13 Championship matches this season, more than any side in the competition.
Watford v Lincoln - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Watford will be looking to avoid adding to the 7 times they have already lost at both the break and the final whistle this season when they face Lincoln City on Tuesday. A. Dionisi's players already top the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss C. Cohen will be licking his lips, however.
Birmingham v Millwall - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Birmingham City's recent matches in the Championship have delivered spills and thrills aplenty, but it has been some time since C. Davies's players provided their supporters with the kind of wild ride they'll remember for years to come. There have been under 4.5 goals in each of their last 33 outings.
West Brom v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw
T. Eckert and his Southampton side have found a convenient way of claiming something from almost every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in the Championship now, so J. Morrison and his West Bromwich Albion side will need to be on top of their game if they're going to get anything at The Hawthorns on Tuesday.
Cardiff v West Ham - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
West Ham United have been the Championship's entertainers this campaign, at least in when it comes to serving up goal-filled games. No other club can boast more than their record of having played in 3 over 5.5 goal games this season. Can they bring their tally to 4 when they face 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 sides have scored in each of their last 5 matches against one another, so the Ashton Gate faithful will be expecting another thriller on Wednesday night.
Derby v Bolton - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're in the market for goals this Friday, you might want to think about betting on the game at Pride Park Stadium. 5 of Bolton Wanderers's Championship fixtures this term have wound up with 5 goals or more - the most in the competition. Who would bet against an extension of that record, especially with odds of 5.00 available?
Bristol C v Norwich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always boring, but fans of Bristol City have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 7 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Clement and his Norwich City team be capable of adding some spice into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?
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 clubs have played on 10 occasions since 2020, and Birmingham City have gone 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 gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Ewood Park could be another hard one for T. Mowbray & co.
Cardiff v Burnley - Double Chance - away win or draw
Cardiff City simply have not been able to find a way past Burnley in the league in recent years. The two sides have met on 9 occasions since 2013, and Burnley have gone 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 may not be an honour they're particularly enamoured with, but Charlton Athletic currently lead all opposition in the Championship when it comes to games drawn at both halftime and fulltime this season, with their tally now at 4 in 13 matches. They will put that unwanted consistency to the test against Sheffield United at The Valley on Saturday, in a fixture that could see yet another tie.
Preston v Southampton - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
G. Alexander won't be too excited about the prospect of playing Southampton in the Championship on Saturday. T. Eckert's side have led at the break and gone on to claim victory at fulltime in more games than any other team in the the Championship this term - 6 times in total. That record suggests it may be a tough 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 looking to avoid adding to the 7 times they have already lost at both halftime and fulltime this season when they face Middlesbrough on Saturday. A. Dionisi's players already lead the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss K. Hellberg may not feel the same way, however.
West Brom v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw
West Bromwich Albion have consistently struggled against Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 10 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Hawthorns could be a really difficult one for J. Morrison & co.
