Championship stats and tips
Plymouth v Watford - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
7 of our tipsters think this encounter between Plymouth Argyle and Watford will produce a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be a classic, but there should be plenty to keep both the Home Park die-hardsentertained
Bristol C v Burnley - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Burnley have dominated Bristol City in the Championship recently, with a run of 6 straight wins against them. Liam Manning will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while Scott Parker will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.
Coventry v Sheff Utd - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring matches aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Sheffield United have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 13 of their side's encounters in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will Mark Robins and his Coventry City team be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?
Sheff Wed v Cardiff - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
Cardiff City will be hoping not to add to the 6 games they have already been behind in at both halftime and fulltime this campaign when they play Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Erol Bulut's players already lead the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss D. Röhl will be licking his lips, however.
Blackburn v Portsmouth - Double Chance - home win or draw
Portsmouth simply have not been able to find a way past Blackburn Rovers in the league in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 5 occasions since 2009, and Blackburn Rovers have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Ewood Park (Blackburn, Lancashire) could be a really difficult one for J. Mousinho & co.
Luton v Hull - Double Chance - home win or draw
Trekking across the width and breadth of the country to support your club can be a pretty dispiriting experience at times, and Hull City’s dogged old follows know that better than most right now. Their side, led by Tim Walter, is now winless in their previous 7 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition boss Rob Edwards to add to their misery by inspiring his team to a positive result can be backed at best odds of 1.29.
Millwall v Sunderland - Double Chance - away win or draw
Every now and then we get a golden spell in football, and it has now been a while since since Sunderland’s happy supporters watched their team get beaten in the Championship. R. Le Bris’s boys are now unbeaten in 8 games, and he'll be telling them that they can extend that run against Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon. Top odds of 1.53 can be grabbed to back Sunderland to avoid defeat yet again.
Oxford Utd v M'Boro - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Middlesbrough have been the Championship's showmen this season, at least in terms of producing goal-filled fixtures. No other side can boast more than their record of having taken part in 2 games with at least 6 goals scored this season. Can they bring their tally to 3 when they face Oxford United on Saturday afternoon? With odds of 11.00 available, it might be worth backing.
Preston v Derby - Both Teams To Score - yes
Derby County followers have become used to action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in each of their last 6 outings. Preston North End on Saturday afternoon could be another goal-fest.
QPR v Stoke - Double Chance - away win or draw
Being a football fan can be hard going, and Queens Park Rangers’s hardy follows know that feeling especially well right now. Their club, led by Martí Cifuentes Corvillo, has not won any of their last 11 Championship matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Stoke City at Loftus Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition manager Steven Schumacher to add another to that list by inspiring his lads to anything other than a defeat can be backed at best odds of 1.50.
West Brom v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win
It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's the task facing Norwich City boss J. Hoff Thorup on Saturday. His team faces West Bromwich Albion having lost each of their last 3 Championship games.
Swansea v Leeds - Over / Under 3.5 Goals - under
Supporters have seen 3 goals or less in each of Swansea City's last 16 Championship games. As they clash with D. Farke's Leeds United at Liberty Stadium on Sunday, the smart money will be backing that run to continue.
Leeds v Luton - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Luton Town and Leeds United could be worth a look. Rob Edwards's side have lost 6 games this campaign in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.
Norwich v Luton - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Luton Town and Norwich City could warrant a closer look. Rob Edwards's side have lost 6 games this term in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.
