Championship predictions, betting tips and odds

Burton vs Birmingham: Brewers to shade tight tussle

18.08.201716.08.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Odds: Burton 33/20, Draw 23/10, Birmingham 31/20 Kick Off: 1945, 18/08/2017 Stadium: Pirelli Stadium TV: Sky Sports Burton are propping up the Championship table after three straight defeats but get the chance to kick-start their campaign when hosting Birmingham on Friday night. The Brewers have struggled to cope with a … Read more

Brett Ormerod talks Southampton, Blackpool, Preston and Wrexham

14.08.201711.08.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Former striker Brett Ormerod enjoyed a playing career lasting more than two decades. In an exclusive chat with bwin, he discusses the recent fortunes and prospects for some of his previous employers, including Southampton, Preston North End, Blackpool and Wrexham.

Norwich vs Sunderland: Carrow Road draw on the cards

13.08.201711.08.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1330, 13/08/2017 Stadium: Carrow Road Norwich and Sunderland have made similar starts to the new season and that trend could continue with a stalemate in Sunday’s Championship clash. Both teams drew 1-1 in the opening round of fixtures, against decent sides in Fulham and Derby respectively, then claimed … Read more

Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd: Hosts fancied to hit form

10.08.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1730, 12/08/2017 Stadium: Riverside Stadium TV: Sky Sports Championship favourites Middlesbrough are fancied to kick-start their promotion bid by accounting for Sheffield United at Riverside Stadium on Saturday evening. Three months ago, these teams were playing in the Premier League and League One respectively and we expect that … Read more

Bolton vs Leeds: United tipped to wear down Wanderers

07.08.201702.08.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1630, 06/08/2017 Stadium: Macron Stadium TV: Sky Sports Main Event Leeds have made changes on and off the pitch since just missing out on the Championship play-offs last season but are still fancied to prove too strong for promoted Bolton. With Garry Monk moving on to Middlesbrough, Thomas … Read more

Steve Lomas talks West Ham, Man City, QPR and Northern Ireland

24.07.201721.07.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Former Northern Ireland international Steve Lomas made well over a century of appearances for Manchester City and West Ham as well as enjoying two seasons at QPR. He gives us his thoughts on the transfer dealings of his former clubs this summer and their prospects for the 2017/18 season.

Sunderland next manager odds: McInnes and Monk enter market

25.05.201724.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

With the dust having settled on David Moyes’ departure, we’re taking a look at the Sunderland next manager odds, as more and more candidates come forward in this betting market. Owner Ellis Short’s last three appointments – Dick Advocaat, Sam Allardyce and Moyes – have been vastly experienced, but it remains … Read more

Championship play-off final odds: Goals set to be scarce

29.05.201722.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1500, 29/05/2017 Stadium: Wembley TV: Sky Sports 1 Huddersfield and Reading will do battle in the richest game in football at Wembley and everything points to this year’s Championship play-off final being a tight affair with few goals. Each team won 1-0 at home in the regular season … Read more

Sheff Wed vs Huddersfield: Terriers tipped to progress

17.05.201715.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1945, 17/05/2017 Stadium: Hillsborough TV: Sky Sports 3 Sheffield Wednesday will go into the second leg of their Championship play-off clash with Huddersfield as favourites to progress but we’re backing Town to upset the odds. Sunday’s goalless draw at John Smith’s Stadium would appear to give the Owls … Read more

Reading vs Fulham: Royals now rated value to reach final

16.05.201715.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1945, 16/05/2017 Stadium: Madejski Stadium TV: Sky Sports 3 Reading showed great resolve to draw the first leg of their Championship play-off with Fulham and now look a value bet to progress at a shade of odds against. Everything is still to play for after a 1-1 scoreline … Read more

Matthew Upson on Arsenal, Birmingham, West Ham and more

13.05.201711.05.2017 by Andrew McDermott

We caught up with former England defender Matthew Upson to hear his thoughts on some of his former clubs. The 38-year-old discusses Birmingham under Harry Redknapp, Arsenal and the future of Arsene Wenger, West Ham’s first season at the London Stadium, John Terry’s next move, Brighton’s Premier League prospects and Luton’s play-off chances.

How easy is it to bounce back into the Premier League?

11.05.201710.05.2017 by Stuart Walker

We already know the identity of two of the clubs set to be relegated from the Premier League and for Sunderland and Middlesbrough attention will already be focusing on how to mount the swiftest possible return to the top flight. However, for every Newcastle – able to bounce back at … Read more

Fulham vs Reading: Cottagers can take command of tie

13.05.201708.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1730, 13/05/2017 Stadium: Craven Cottage TV: Sky Sports Fulham are aiming to become only the second team since 2005 to be promoted from sixth place in the Championship but carry plenty of momentum into their first-leg clash with Reading. The free-scoring hosts dropped just two points from their … Read more

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich: Hosts hard to oppose

03.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1200, 07/05/2017 Stadium: City Ground TV: Sky Sports Two-time European Cup winners Nottingham Forest must battle to avoid relegation from the Championship to League One when hosting Ipswich on Sunday. Mark Warburton’s side go into the final day level on points with third-from-bottom Blackburn and boasting just a … Read more

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