Championship stats and tips
Blackburn v Bristol C - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had too many chances to test that theory this season. 20 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will G. Struber and his Bristol City team be able to inject goalmouth action into this fixture on Tuesday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Hull v Derby - Double Chance - away win or draw
Hull City have found something of a bogey team in Derby County in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 6 occasions since 2020, and Derby County have gone unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at KCOM Stadium could be another hard one for S. Jakirović & co.
M'Boro v Leicester - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Evidentally a lot of our tipsters have a resounding belief in R. Edwards and his chances of delivering a win for Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening. 5 have predicted him to propel his side to emerge victorious from their encounter with Leicester City. Surely the home gaffer won't fail to deliver, will he?
Swansea v Preston - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Common or not, every football fan loves to see a match in which 5 goals or more are scored, but Preston North End's hardy fans have now waited 15 matches to watch their club deliver one. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. Will the run be broken on Tuesday evening, as they face A. Sheehan's Swansea City at Liberty Stadium? With odds of 1.08 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookies are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.
Watford v Ipswich - Double Chance - away win or draw
Watford have consistently struggled against Ipswich Town in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 5 occasions since 2014, and Ipswich Town have remained unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Vicarage Road could be another hard one for J. Gracia Carlos & co.
West Brom v Charlton - Double Chance - away win or draw
Supporting your team home and away can be a pretty dispiriting experience at times, and West Bromwich Albion’s hardy follows know that better than most right now. Their team, led by R. Mason, has now failed to win any of their last 9 Championship matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Charlton Athletic at The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening. Backing opposition gaffer N. Jones to add another to that list by guiding his side to either a win or draw can be bet on at top odds of 1.80.
Wrexham v Portsmouth - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Portsmouth's dedicated supporters have now been waiting 8 games to see their club deliver one. That’s too long by anyone’s count. Will the long-overdue deluge of goals finally arrive on Tuesday evening, as they face P. Parkinson's Wrexham at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham? With odds of 1.08 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookmakers are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.
Southampton v QPR - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Southampton have enjoyed success against Queens Park Rangers in the league in recent years, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. J. Stéphan will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while W. Still will be hopeful of more of the same on Tuesday night.
Norwich v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping not to add to the 15 games they have already lost at both the break and the final whistle this campaign when they face Norwich City on Wednesday. H. Pedersen's team already top the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss L. Manning will be licking his lips, however.
Sheff Utd v Coventry - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Sheffield United will be aware that 1 goal probably won't be enough to get the win against Coventry City on Wednesday evening. F. Lampard's side have the best record in the Championship when it comes to conceding yet still claiming victory (11 of their 33 games), so defence first might be the only viable route for C. Wilder and his Sheffield United charges at Bramall Lane.
Stoke v Oxford Utd - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Supporters travelling to bet365 Stadium this Wednesday to watch Oxford United and Stoke City might already be fearing a long night, and who could blame them? G. Rowett's players have been involved in 5 nil-nils this campaign, the most of any team in the Championship. Will either side break the deadlock? Bet against it at leading odds of 8.00.
Bristol C v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Ashton Gate is the venue as Watford and Bristol City go head-to-head on Friday night, in what might just be a real crowd-pleaser. J. Gracia Carlos's side have the highest number of score draws of any club in the competition - 11 in 33 matches. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.20.
Derby v Blackburn - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Derby County and Blackburn Rovers have met in the Championship, goals have generally followed. Both sides have found the net in each of their last 6 matches against one another, so the Pride Park Stadium crowd could be in for another thriller on Saturday lunch time.
Leicester v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Leicester City have dominated Norwich City in the league of late, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. L. Manning will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while M. Cifuentes Corvillo will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.
Coventry v Stoke - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Stoke City will be feeling hopeful yet realistic as they prepare for a trip to Ricoh Arena. Home wins occur frequently in the Championship, and the expectation is that Coventry City and their boss F. Lampard will deliver exactly that as they do battle with M. Robins's troops on Saturday afternoon. 8 of KickOff's tipsters have bet on the home win, making the most of best odds of 1.70, and our 53.26 places a 53.26% chance of exactly that happening.
Ipswich v Swansea - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Our buzzing hive of football tipsters clearly has a lot of optimism around K. McKenna and his chances of delivering victory for Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon. 5 have backed him to inspire his team to win against Swansea City. Surely the home gaffer won't fail to deliver, will he?
Oxford Utd v West Brom - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Supporters heading to The Kassam Stadium this Saturday to watch Oxford United and West Bromwich Albion might already be fearing a tedious afternoon, and with good reason. G. Rowett's men have been involved in 5 nil-nils this season, the most of any team in the Championship. Will anybody break the deadlock? You can bet against it at best odds of 7.50.
Preston v Millwall - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Preston North End and Millwall have met in the Championship, goals have been the order of the day. Both sides have scored in each of their last 5 meetings, so the Deepdale crowd could be in for another nail-biter on Saturday afternoon.
QPR v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both clubs have scored. That's the most in the Championship.
Sheff Wed v Southampton - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Southampton have enjoyed meeting Sheffield Wednesday in the league of late, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. H. Pedersen will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while W. Still will be hopeful of more of the same on Saturday afternoon.
QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's a record in the Championship.
