Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw
It has been a miserable run of results for Blackburn Rovers and their fans, with their last Championship win now coming 5 games ago. Boss V. Ismaël needs to find a solution, and quickly. Will Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday be the one in which they turn it around?
Preston v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win
KickOff's tipsters have well and truly put their weight behind the home win as Preston North End and Norwich City clash in the Championship on Saturday. No fewer than 7 have already gone for it, with highest odds of 2.20 available.
Southampton v Coventry - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Coventry City will be under no illusions as to the scale of the task at hand as they visit St. Mary's Stadium. Home victories occur more often than not in the Championship, and most would expect Southampton and their coach W. Still will claim another one as they do battle with F. Lampard's troops on Saturday lunch time. 11 of KO's members have are backing just that, taking advantage of top odds of 2.40, and our 35.84 places a 35.84% chance of exactly that happening.
Bristol C v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score - yes
Middlesbrough supporters have become used to entertainment at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored at least one goal in every one of their last 8 outings. Bristol City on Saturday afternoon may well be another ding-dong battle.
Charlton v Oxford Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
It has been a dreadful set of results for Charlton Athletic and their supporters, with their last Championship win now coming 6 games ago. Boss N. Jones has to find a solution, and preferably right away. Will Oxford United at The Valley on Saturday come too soon, or be a turning point?
Derby v Portsmouth - Double Chance - home win or draw
Portsmouth have consistently struggled against Derby County in the league in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 10 occasions since 2010, and Derby County have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Mousinho & co.
Hull v West Brom - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're not busy on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion could be the one for you. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 15 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a parking of the bus from R. Mason's men could ruin the spectacle.
Ipswich v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home / home
KickOff's bettors are expecting this to be a tough afternoon for H. Pedersen, as his Sheffield Wednesday faces Ipswich Town. 6 Championship bettors have backed the home side to hold the lead at both HT and fulltime. With latest odds available at 1.73, it's easy to see [why / why they might / why they'd be tempted.
QPR v Leicester - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
We may have a high-scoring affair on our hands when Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City clash on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. J. Stéphan and M. Cifuentes Corvillo's sides know how to score at this level, and KO's community of bettors fancy them to demonstrate that at Loftus Road Stadium. 10 of them are betting on the fixture to deliver 3 goals or more during the 90 mins. 1.91 is the highest price available for their tip, and it's definitely one we like the look for too.
Sheff Utd v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes
Birmingham City followers have become used to entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 7 games. Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon could be another ding-dong battle.
Watford v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - yes
Watford fans have been spoilt with action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in each of their last 8 outings. Stoke City on Saturday afternoon should be another thriller.
Millwall v Ipswich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
History suggests we could have some serious entertainment at The Den on Friday afternoon. Each of Millwall and Ipswich Town's last 7 Championship clashes have had over 2.5 goals, and A. Neil and K. McKenna's sides will be going all-out to keep that run going.
Coventry v Swansea - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
A. Sheehan won't be relishing the prospect of playing Coventry City in the Championship on Friday. F. Lampard's side have been winning at the break and gone on to win at fulltime more often than any other side in the the Championship this season - 8 times in total. That record suggests there's every chance of it being a tough afternoon for Swansea City, and that backing Coventry City in the halftime fulltime market would be a strong bet at odds of 2.20.
Leicester v Watford - Double Chance - home win or draw
Watford have consistently struggled against Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 6 occasions since 2019, and Leicester City have been unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at King Power Stadium could be a really difficult one for J. Gracia Carlos & co.
Norwich v Charlton - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Charlton Athletic might well be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's a record in the Championship.
Oxford Utd v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at The Kassam Stadium will be anticipating action at both ends on Friday, and they're right to, if Southampton's recent record is anything to go by. Both teams have found the net in 17 of their 21 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Sheff Wed v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Friday afternoon, then the clash between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday could be the one for you. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 15 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from H. Pedersen's men could keep the score down.
West Brom v Bristol C - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Fans heading to The Hawthorns this Friday to watch Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion might already be worrying about a boring afternoon, and with good reason. G. Struber's players have been involved in 2 goalless draws this term, more than any team in the Championship. Will anyone find the net? Bet against it at top odds of 8.50.
Wrexham v Sheff Utd - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had too many chances to test that theory this term. 14 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will C. Wilder and his Sheffield United team be able to inject goals into this clash on Friday? Or will it be more of the same?
Norwich v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Watford might well be worth a look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.
QPR v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers might well warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this campaign in which both teams have found the net. That's a record in the Championship.
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.
