We have Championship fixtures, and Championship tipster Louie Truman has his Championship best bets and predictions along with Championship betting odds.
LEICESTER VS SOUTHAMPTON
After a point deduction, the Foxes are just one place above the relegation zone, and they’ve secured just one point from their last five. Back-to-back relegations could be on the cards for Leicester City. Southampton also got relegated from the Premier League last season with just 12 points; they currently sit 14th in the table. The Saints come into this fixture with better form, securing ten points from their last four.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 49/50 –
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OXFORD vs NORWICH
Oxford did well to secure safety last season; they’ll be looking to do the same this season, but they’re currently four points away from safety. Last time out, the U’s drew 0-0 away at league leaders Coventry with Will Lankshear getting sent off in the 77th minute. Norwich have moved up to 17th after an excellent spell of form. The Canaries have won four of their last five.
Betting Tip: Norwich Win – 69/50 –
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BIRMINGHAM CITY vs WEST BROM
The Blues are 10th in the table, but they’re just two points away from the play-off places. Chris Davies’ side has been in excellent form recently, winning their last two against Oxford and Leicester. Birmingham have had an excellent record at St Andrew’s, losing just one home game all season. West Brom are just two places above the relegation zone, and the Baggies are winless in their last five.
Betting Tip: Birmingham Win – 7/8 –
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CHARLTON vs STOKE
The Addicks started the season well, but they’ve dropped to 18th due to a difficult spell of form. Charlton have managed four points from their last two. Stoke have also dropped off and sit in 13th place after being in the play-offs for the majority of the season.
Betting Tip: Both Teams Not To Score – 4/5 –
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DERBY vs SWANSEA
The Rams have struggled for consistency throughout the season; they’re currently ninth in the table, losing just one of their last five. This loss came against Ipswich in their recent outing. Swansea come into this fixture with great momentum, winning their last two against Watford and Sheffield Wednesday; the Swans scored six goals during these two fixtures.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 99/100 -
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PORTSMOUTH vs SHEFFIELD UNITED
Portsmouth have managed to move up to 19th after securing eight points from their last five; Pompey have also scored six times in their last five. Similarly, Sheffield United are in good goalscoring form with seven goals in their last five. However, the Blades haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last nine.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 20/21 –
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PRESTON vs WATFORD
After losing three in a row, the Lilywhites dropped out of the play-offs, but they’ve looked better in their last two and come into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 home win against Portsmouth; Alfie Devine was the goal scorer. Watford are currently 11th in the table. The Hornets are winless in their last five.
Betting Tip: Draw – 23/10 –
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QPR VS BLACKBURN
The Hoops are sitting in mid-table, and Julien Stéphan’s side has won just one of their last five, which came in an impressive 2-1 home win against Coventry. Blackburn have gone from being play-off contenders last season, to sitting in the relegation places during the current campaign. The Rovers are on joint points as Leicester, who are one place above them in 21st.
Betting Tip: Draw – 223/100 –
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SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY vs MILLWALL
Sheffield Wednesday, who have endured financial turmoil this season. Due to a point deduction, the Owls are 39 points away from safety, and they’ve lost their last five. Millwall are currently fifth in the table and will be looking to secure an important three points in the race for the play-offs.
Betting Tip: Millwall Win – 20/23 –
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COVENTRY vs MIDDLESBROUGH
League leaders Coventry are just one point clear of Middlesbrough in second after securing just one point from their last three. On the other hand, Boro come into this fixture with excellent form, winning their last five. Kim Hellberg’s side comes into this fixture with better momentum, but Coventry have an excellent record at the CBS Arena.
Betting Tip: Draw – 11/4 –
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BRISTOL CITY vs WREXHAM
Bristol City have won two of their last three and sit just two places outside the play-off places. The Robins will be aiming to build on their recent 3-2 away win against Hull. After promotion from League One last season, Wrexham have done well to find themselves sixth in the table and promotion contenders.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 22/25 –
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