Championship stats and tips
Birmingham v M'Boro - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Middlesbrough have enjoyed success against Birmingham City in the Championship of late, with a run of 6 straight wins against them. C. Davies will be desperate to stop the rot, while R. Edwards will be expecting more of the same on Monday night.
Ipswich v Hull - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
S. Jakirović won't be too excited about facing Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday. K. McKenna's side have been ahead at HT and gone on to secure the win at final whistle more frequently than any other team in the the Championship this term - 13 times in total. That record suggests it could well be a demoralising evening for Hull City, and that backing Ipswich Town in the halftime fulltime market could be a strong bet at odds of 2.10.
Preston v Oxford Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Deepdale is the backdrop as Preston North End and Oxford United go head-to-head on Friday night, in what might just be a proper ding-dong battle. P. Heckingbottom's side have the most BTTS + draws of any club in the division - 11 in 35 games. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.75.
Blackburn v Portsmouth - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Portsmouth's loyal fans have now been waiting 10 matches to see their club serve one up. That’s too long by anyone’s count. Will the run be broken on Saturday lunch time, as they face V. Ismaël's Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park? With odds of 1.06 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookies are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.
Hull v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw
Millwall simply have not been able to find a way past Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 7 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at KCOM Stadium could be another hard 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 one to watch. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals 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 keep the score down.
Charlton v Birmingham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 22 of their side's encounters 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 able to inject spice into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?
Derby v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to avoid adding to the 17 matches they have already been behind in at both the break and the final whistle this term when they square off against Derby County on Saturday. H. Pedersen's players already top the rest of the Championship in that category, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss J. Eustace will be licking his lips, however.
Ipswich v Leicester - Double Chance - away win or draw
Ipswich Town simply have not been able to find a way past Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two sides have met on 7 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Portman Road could be a tricky one for K. McKenna & co.
Swansea v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no
If we trust the form book, we can expect at least one side to keep a clean sheet at Liberty Stadium on Saturday, as M. Robins and A. Sheehan's teams meet. Stoke City have had the highest number of fixtures where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this season - 21 out of 35 played. Both bosses will just be praying it isn't their team that flounders in front of goal.
QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Leicester v Bristol C - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at King Power Stadium may be banking on plenty goalmouth action on Tuesday, and with good reason if Leicester City's recent record is to be continued. Both teams have found the net in 27 of their 35 Championship matches this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Millwall v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw
Derby County simply have not been able to find a way past Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 6 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have been 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 clubs have met on 10 occasions since 2014, and Watford have been unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Hillsborough could be another hard one for H. Pedersen & co.
Wrexham v Hull - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're looking for excitement this Tuesday, you could probably do worse than heading down to Racecourse Ground. 8 of Hull City's Championship fixtures this campaign have wound up with more than 5 goals - the highest number in the competition. Who would rule out another, especially with odds of 5.50 available?
Stoke v Ipswich - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
M. Robins won't be too excited about going up against Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday. K. McKenna's side have been ahead at HT and gone on to claim victory at FT in more games than any other side in the the Championship this season - 13 times in total. That record suggests there's every chance of it being a tough night for Stoke City, and that backing Ipswich Town in the halftime fulltime 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 fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both clubs have found the net. 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 term. 22 of their side's fixtures 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 capable of adding some goals into this fixture on Wednesday? Or will it be same old same old?
Norwich v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
Norwich City have consistently struggled against Sheffield United in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 10 occasions since 2018, and Sheffield United have been unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at Carrow Road could be another hard one for L. Manning & co.
Oxford Utd v Blackburn - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Supporters heading to The Kassam Stadium this Wednesday to watch Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers might already be concerned about a boring evening, and rightly so. G. Rowett's men have played their part in 5 matches with under 0.5 goals this term, the most of any team in the Championship. Will anyone find the net? Bet against it at top 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 gone 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 looking for some proper entertainment 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 a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from P. Heckingbottom's men could ruin the spectacle.
Leicester v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both sides have scored. That's the most in the Championship.
