Championship stats and tips
Preston v Oxford Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Deepdale is the venue as Preston North End and Oxford United clash on Friday night, in what could prove to be a proper ding-dong battle. P. Heckingbottom's side have the most BTTS + draws of any team in the league - 11 in 35 outings. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.75.
Blackburn v Portsmouth - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Portsmouth's recent matches in the Championship have delivered decent entertainment, and a fair amount of goals, but it has been some time since J. Mousinho's players gave their followers one of those games that has you waxing lyrical in the pub afterwards. There have been under 4.5 goals in every one of their last 10 matches.
Hull v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw
Millwall have found something of a bogey team in Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 7 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at KCOM Stadium could be a really difficult one for A. Neil & co.
Bristol C v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're looking for some proper entertainment 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 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 a parking of the bus from G. Struber's men could keep the score down.
Charlton v Birmingham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring matches aren't always tedious affairs, 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 C. Davies and his Birmingham City team be able to inject spice into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?
Derby v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win
A home win seems to be the most popular pick among the wise and well-informed members of KickOff as Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday clash in the Championship on Saturday. No less than 5 have bet on it, with top odds of 1.29 proving to be enticing enough for many.
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 teams have clashed on 7 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Portman Road could be a really difficult one for K. McKenna & co.
Swansea v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no
Going on form alone, we can expect at least one goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at Liberty Stadium on Saturday, as M. Robins and A. Sheehan's sides clash. Stoke City have had the most matches where one team or more has not found the net (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 them that fails to register.
QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both teams have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.
Leicester v Bristol C - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at King Power Stadium will be banking on plenty goalmouth action on Tuesday, and they're right to, if Leicester City's recent record is to be continued. There have been a goal in both nets in 27 of their 35 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.
Millwall v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw
Derby County have consistently struggled against Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 6 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at The Den could be a really difficult one for J. Eustace & co.
Sheff Wed v Watford - Double Chance - away win or draw
Sheffield Wednesday have found something of a bogey team in Watford in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have played on 10 occasions since 2014, and Watford have been unbeaten in them all. Tuesday's game at Hillsborough could be a tricky one for H. Pedersen & co.
Wrexham v Hull - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're in the market for goals this Tuesday, you should consider heading down to Racecourse Ground. 8 of Hull City's Championship fixtures this season 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 relishing the prospect of playing Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday. K. McKenna's side have been ahead at HT and gone on to win at final whistle in more games than any other team in the the Championship this season - 13 times in total. That stat suggests it could well be a demoralising night for Stoke City, and that backing Ipswich Town in the HT FT market could be a smart move at odds of 3.40.
Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.
M'Boro v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring matches aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 22 of their side's matches 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 able to inject goalmouth action into this fixture on Wednesday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
Norwich v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw
Norwich City have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield United in the league in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 10 occasions since 2018, and Sheffield United have remained 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 travelling to The Kassam Stadium this Wednesday to watch Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers might already be worrying about a tedious evening, and rightly so. G. Rowett's charges have produced 5 goalless draws this term, more than any team in the Championship. Will anyone break the deadlock? Bet against it at best odds of 8.50.
West Brom v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw
West Bromwich Albion have found something of a bogey team in Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 5 occasions since 2023, and Southampton have been 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 fancy a thriller on Wednesday night, then the clash between Coventry City and Preston North End 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 a record like that, surely only a parking of the bus from P. Heckingbottom's men could prevent more of the same.
M'Boro v Bristol C - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Bristol City have enjoyed meeting Middlesbrough in the Championship recently, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. R. Edwards will be desperate to stop the rot, while G. Struber will be hopeful of more of the same on Saturday lunch time.
Oxford Utd v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring games aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 22 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will G. Rowett and his Oxford United side be capable of adding some goals into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?
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 campaign in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.
