WE enter the final four weeks of EFL Championship combat so football betting is intensifying.
Saturday brings tricky away trips for our four leading protagonists. And the Play-Off push potentially stretches down to mid-table.
Here are the pairings I am looking forward to most alongside considered score predictions to assist your Championship betting…
Oxford United v Sheffield United
Rankings: 19th versus 1st
2024/25 Championship Head to Head
Tuesday 26th November 2024: Sheffield United 3-0 Oxford United
Oxford United – One victory across 11 outings incorporating six losses. Midfield man Cameron Brannagan should return from a knee injury this weekend.
Sheffield United – A two point cushion in pole position. The Blades boast eight wins in 10 matches. Furthermore, they’ve suffered just two defeats in the last 14 League games.
Score prediction: Blades go ballistic 4-1.
Luton Town v Leeds United
Rankings: 23rd versus 2nd
2024/25 Championship Head to Head
Wednesday 27th November 2024: Leeds United 3-0 Luton Town
Luton Town – The Championship’s lowest scorers on 35 goals. But suddenly hitting form with three victories from five games overturning a 13 match winless slump in all competitions as they strive to avoid successive relegations.
Leeds United – One win during five matches leaving Leeds two points beneath the summit. Only goal difference keeps them in the automatic promotion spots. However, it is actually one defeat in 21 ongoing EFL games so boss Daniel Farke boldly says: “I am 100% convinced we will be playing in the Premier League next season.”
Score prediction: Leeds stumble again 1-1.
Coventry City v Burnley
Rankings: 5th versus 3rd
2024/25 Championship Head to Head
Tuesday 26th November 2024: Burnley 2-0 Coventry City
Coventry City – Two defeats in three games. Overall though, Cov hold 10 victories throughout their past 13 League engagements.
Burnley – Outside automatic promotion contention on goal difference. Burnley haven’t been beaten in 26 EFL affairs since 3rd November whilst cherishing the entire Football League’s foremost defensive rearguard leaking merely 11 goals in 39 fixtures. They’ve only lost twice all season and protect a Championship record of 28 clean sheets. Clarets boss Scott Parker can now return to the technical area after a one match touchline ban.
Score prediction: Burnley normal service 1-0.
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland
Rankings: 6th versus 4th
2024/25 Championship Head to Head
Tuesday 26th November 2024: Sunderland 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion – One of three Play-Off chasing clubs level on 57 points. Last Saturday’s 1-0 reverse at Norwich City ended the Baggies’ six game unbeaten streak. West Brom have chalked up 18 draws in total signifying the Championship’s highest tally.
Sunderland – A single defeat among five matches including three wins. Nine points under automatic promotion discussions, the Black Cats require seven points from their concluding seven contests to secure Play-Off participation.
Score prediction: Another draw 3-3.
Bristol City v Watford
Rankings: 8th versus 9th
2024/25 Championship Head to Head
Tuesday 26th November 2024: Watford 1-0 Bristol City
Bristol City – Below the Play-Offs on goal difference. A 1-0 setback at Burnley last Saturday terminated Bristol City’s seven games undefeated run.
Watford – Four points behind their hosts. The Hornets have triumphed once in five encounters.
Score prediction: Watford winners 2-1.
