Championship Predictions > Mar 8th - 10th

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[StevieDay1983]

The next round of Championship matches are coming up this weekend. Last week's action finished last night with a successful tip of Derby to win so let's see if we can carry on that form into this week's matches. Take a look at the odds and ratings above then share your tips with us! 

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Football Facts and Streaks regarding Championship

66% of Norwich City's matches had over 2.5 goals scored in Championship.
Norwich City conceded at least 1 goal in 71% of their home matches in Championship.
Norwich City have scored in each of their last 11 home matches in Championship.
Swansea City have scored 33% of their goals after the 75th minute in Championship.

You can find interesting 61 Football Betting Streaks for 08.03.2019 on this link ... https://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-and-streaks-08-03-2019-13676

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Norwich vs Swansea

The Championship action begins on a Friday night once again as league leaders Norwich take on an inconsistent mid-table Swansea side in a 7:45pm kick-off at Carrow Road. Both teams will be looking to build on wins in their last game but it seems obvious where the betting should go.

Norwich continue to cling onto the top spot. Daniel Farke's side have won three league games in a row now to move ahead of Leeds and consolidate their place at the summit of the Championship. 6 wins in their last 8 league games and an unbeaten home record in the league gives the Canaries every right to be confident coming into this game.

Swansea have had times this season when they've looked like they might make a push for the play-offs but losing 3 of their 4 league matches in February has seemed to really dent their hopes of promotion. Graham Potter's men are in 14th place now. Relegation isn't a concern but the Swans are now 7 points off the play-offs and struggling to put a run of results together with a threadbare squad. Another season in the Championship looks likely.

The head-to-head record between these two is fairly evenly balanced over recent times. It's three wins a piece and two draws that have occurred in their past 8 meetings in all competitions. The home side will undoubtedly come into this game more confident of a win though. Norwich might not have the best home record in the division but they're still a very tough side to beat on their own patch. On the flip side, Swansea have only won 5 of their 17 away league games. You've got to back the home side to win here.

Norwich to Win @ 1.73 with BetVictor

BTTS @ 1.70 with SportingBet

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Norwich City v Swansea City

Norwich City: Todd Cantwell (21/1 m, probably in), Louis Thompson (6/0 f), Carlton Morris (0/0 f)

Swansea City: Leroy Fer (24/1 m, captain), Joe Rodon (23/0 d), Martin Olsson (17/0 d)

 

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Sheffield United vs Rotherham

There are a few close calls in the Championship. It took me a while to decide which game to pick as my second preview in this thread but I've eventually settled on Sheffield United's home match with Rotherham at Bramall Lane that's due to kick-off at 3pm this Saturday afternoon.

Only a 20 minute drive separates the home grounds of these two teams. United are sitting proudly in 3rd place in the league with their eyes firmly on automatic promotion. Chris Wilder has worked miracles at the club over the past couple of seasons to get them into this position. A win could potentially send them into the top two. It's now 7 league games undefeated for the Blades and that includes having kept a clean sheet in their last 4 league matches.

Rotherham are still occupying the last relegation spot despite constantly delivering performances that don't always get the rewards they are due. Paul Warne's team are only inside the relegation on goal difference. They remain just one win away from potentially leap frogging Reading, Millwall, and Wigan so they're still in the thick of it. It's 6 league games undefeated for the Millers but it's also just one win in their last 9 league matches.

The obvious point to make here is the home and away form of these two sides. United have the 3rd best home record in the division behind only Leeds and Brentford. On the flip side, Rotherham haven't won a single game on the road in the league this season and only Wigan and Ipswich have earned less points on their travels... and even that is 1 point less than Rotherham.

I know this is technically a derby match but I'm struggling to see how Rotherham can take something from this game. United are rampant right now and so well organised at the back. It might not be a walk in the park for the home side but I can see another clean sheet win here for United.

Sheffield United to Win to Nil @ 2.25 with BetVictor

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 2.06 with 888Sport

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Football Facts and Streaks regarding Championship

Blackburn have failed to win in their last 6 matches in Championship.
Wigan Athletic conceded at least 1 goal in each of their last 15 away matches in Championship.
Preston have been undefeated in their last 9 matches in Championship.
Bolton have failed to win in their last 5 home matches in Championship.

You can find interesting 149 Football Betting Streaks for 09.03.2019 on this link ... https://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-and-streaks-09-03-2019-13696

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Football Facts and Streaks regarding Championship

Aston Villa have scored in 76% of their away matches in Championship.

You can find interesting 135 Football Betting Streaks for 10.03.2019 on this link ... https://eurofootballrumours.com/football-facts-and-streaks-10-03-2019-13715

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Birmingham vs Aston Villa

The Second City Derby is up this Sunday when arch rivals Birmingham and Aston Villa go head-to-head in a midday kick-off at St. Andrew's. Both sides harbour outside hopes of making the play-offs this season so getting a result here could prove vitally important in shaping their run-in.

Birmingham continue to show progress under Garry Monk. The Blues are in 10th place and just 5 points off the play-offs. Just 1 win in their last 4 league games has seen their form hit recently but when you consider they did well to stave off relegation in previous campaigns there will undoubtedly be satisfaction amongst their fans that the club is looking up rather than down this season.

Aston Villa still draw criticism for failing to fulfil the potential of a squad of talented players. Dean Smith was brought in to replace Steve Bruce but it seems little has changed in terms of results. The Villains are in 14th place and 7 points behind the play-offs so time is running out. Their form is even less impressive than Birmingham's with just 1 win in their last 6 league games. Luckily, that single win came in their last outing so that might breed confidence.

Both sides have injuries to be concerned about coming into this game. The home side will be without Maxime Colin and Gary Gardner. The travelling team will have to manage without key defender Tommy Elphick. That could require a shuffle around along the back-line.

Villa fans will be optimistic coming into this game. Their team haven't lost to Birmingham since 2005. Back then, Birmingham had the likes of Emile Heskey and Julian Gray in their ranks. That is a run of just 1 win in the last 15 meetings for Birmingham in this fixture. Villa are also unbeaten in their last six visits to St. Andrew's.

However, Birmingham have their secret weapon of manager Monk. Why? Well, Monk has actually notched up 6 wins against Villa during his managerial career. That is more than against any other club he has faced. Unfortunately, Smith also has a great record against Birmingham with 4 wins to his name.

I'm not really sure how this will go. Derby matches are a misery to predict. I don't think I can separate these two sides. Villa need the three points more desperately. Defeat could all but end their realistic play-off hopes. A draw just feels like the most viable option.

Draw @ 3.30 with Bet365

BTTS @ 1.76 with MarathonBet