With the FA Cup taking centre stage, there are fewer Championship fixtures than normal to dissect on Saturday, though we’ve still put together a tasty 8/1 four fold for Championship betting fans.
Sunderland vs Watford – Sunderland to win
8/15 at Fitzdares
Promotion-chasing Sunderland have only lost one of their last 12 games in the Championship, while three of their last four outings at the Stadium Of Light delivered victories for the in-form Black Cats. Watford meanwhile, failed to win seven of their last eight away assignments in the division and they head to the north east on the back of three successive defeats. Sunderland have the edge in terms of momentum and quality, so back them to maintain their surge at the Hornets’ expense.
WBA vs Sheffield Wednesday – WBA to win
28/25 at Fitzdares
West Brom have been priced as slight favourites to win on Saturday on the majority of betting sites for football and the Baggies are backed to harness home advantage against Sheffield Wednesday. Albion have only lost once at The Hawthorns in the Championship this season and they have claimed all three points in four of their last four games at that venue. In contrast, Wednesday have recorded just two wins in eight matches in the second tier and they should find the going tough again in the Midlands this weekend.
Norwich vs Derby – Norwich to win
17/20 at Fitzdares
Norwich have made Carrow Road something of a fortress over the past couple of months and have beaten five of the last seven visitors to Norfolk in the Championship. At close to even money on the. best betting apps, City look like excellent value to beat a Derby side that are caught in a powerful downward current. The Rams have lost each of their last seven away games in the league and with their confidence at a low ebb, they look ill-equipped to match Norwich.
Sheffield United vs Portsmouth – Sheffield United to win
8/15 at Fitzdares
Third will meet twentieth at Bramall Lane when Sheffield United welcome Portsmouth to the Steel City and we expect the gap in class to be evident between the clubs on Saturday. The Blades have won four of their last five fixtures in the Championship, while Pompey have lost two of their last three matches in the division, scoring just a single goal in the process. In addition, Portsmouth have lost successive away matches in England’s second tier and their travel sickness could hamper their chances of success again in Sheffield.
