The EFL Championship runs alongside the FA Cup this weekend, though here are enough second-tier fixtures for bettors to sink their teeth into on Saturday and we’ve compiled a tasty 36/1 match result acca for the day’s action.
Stoke vs Watford – Watford to win
9/5 at Fitzdares
Relegation candidates Stoke have lost three of their last four matches in the Championship and they look way overpriced on the best betting apps in the UK, for their clash with an improving Watford. The Hornets travel to take on the Potters on the back of successive wins over Middlesbrough and Luton, and with momentum in hand, Tom Cleverley’s side could be a real handful again. Watford eased to victory when they last faced Stoke (3-0) in August and they can prevail again here.
Luton vs Portsmouth – Portsmouth to win
12/5 at Fitzdares
The appointment of Matt Bloomfield in January has done little to stop the rot for Luton and their loss to Watford last time out was the 20th defeat of an increasingly dismal campaign for the Championship’s bottom. In contrast, Portsmouth are on the up and Pompey have pulled away from the danger zone thanks to three wins on the spin. Portsmouth scored twice in each of those victories and another brace could put them out of toothless Luton’s reach on Saturday.
Middlesbrough vs Derby – Middlesbrough to win
13/20 at Fitzdares
Middlesbrough snapped a four-game losing streak with a fine 3-1 triumph at Stoke in midweek and with their confidence levels topped up, Boro can shine again against an out-of-sorts Derby. The Rams haven’t enjoyed a new manager bounce since the appointment of John Eustace and they could lose for the third time in a row since his arrival when they visit the Riverside Stadium. County have scored only two goals in their last five league games combined and their lack of goalscoring power could hamper their chances again here.
QPR vs Sheffield United – Sheffield United to win
7/5 at Fitzdares
Sheffield United’s title hopes were dented in a loss to Leeds on Monday evening, though the Blades are favourites on the best betting sites for football to muster an immediate response at QPR. Before their loss to Leeds, Sheff Utd posted seven wins in eight Championship outings and they could have the edge over an inconsistent Rangers. QPR have lost four of their last six games in England’s second tier and that record suggests they could be best opposed on Saturday.
