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Mike Townsend
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28 March 2024

Championship Predictions and Tips – 1-3 January 2022

Fingers crossed that we get a packed schedule of Championship matches to usher in the New Year. There is a full programme of games taking place between 1 January and 3 January, with Chris Wilder returning to his former club Sheffield United. Meanwhile, Derby County will aim to pull off the great escape and they clash with Reading.

SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY

Sheffield United 12:30 Middlesbrough

It has come as no surprise to find Chris Wilder has got Middlesbrough moving in an upwardly mobile direction. The Teeside club are fifth in the EFL Championship table after a series of wins and they can win at Bramall Lane. There have been five wins in the past six matches, with Wilder returning to his former club. The Blades are in good form of their own but it could be the visitors who edge it.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: Middlesbrough to win

Coventry City 15:00 Luton Town

It’s hard to be confident that either side will win this clash. The Sky Blues have recently hit the buffers, with Mark Robins’ side dropping to tenth in the table. It has been six games without a victory although they should offer an attacking threat against an inconsistent Luton side. The Hatters scored three goals at Blackpool recently, so more goals could be on the cards here.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: BTTS Yes

SUNDAY 2ND JANUARY

Blackburn Rovers 14:00 Huddersfield Town

Tony Mowbray’s side are bang in contention to land automatic promotion. Blackburn’s latest win came against Barnsley on Wednesday and we expect them to beat the Terriers. Rather than simply back the home win, consider combining it with Rovers to keep a clean sheet. Before the Tykes scored at Ewood Park, it had been five consecutive shut outs. Why not take a look at todays Acca Tips on WhatAcca.com for the latest predictions.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: Blackburn + BTTS No

West Bromwich Albion 14:00 Cardiff City

West Bromwich Albion are having a strange season. They sit fourth in the Championship table and are still in contention for automatic promotion. However, the natives are restless thanks to fairly moribund football and that was in evidence when losing 1-0 at Derby. Cardiff have shown signs of life but they’re likely to be nullified by a pragmatic Baggies team and this will be low-scoring.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: Under 2.5 Goals

MONDAY 3RD JANUARY

Nottingham Forest 15:00 Barnsley

Barnsley sit twenty-third in the Championship table and they need to start landing wins if they’re to stay afloat this season. They were recently competitive at Ewood Park and could be involved in a high-scoring clash at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest were able to find the net twice at home to Peterborough and Hull, with Steve Cooper’s side wanting to get back in the promotion argument.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: Over 2.5 Goals

Reading 15:00 Derby County

There’s a quiet feeling that Derby County can stay afloat in the Championship. With the Rams having recently beaten West Brom. Wayne Rooney’s side now travel to Berkshire to face an off-colour Reading side who could get sucked into a relegation scrap. There have been just two wins in the past ten games for the home side and perhaps the momentum is with the visitors.

Championship Quick Betting Tip IconBEST BET: Derby to win

At the time of writing, it is AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC who occupy the automatic promotion spots. However, Blackburn Rovers are now breathing down their necks, while West Brom and Huddersfield will also feel they can be part of the promotion argument. Meanwhile, Derby County are aiming to try and bridge the gap with plenty of games remaining.

Mike Townsend

Betting Expert
Mike is a sports writer, and sporting news specialist with over 20 years of experience in the sport and gaming sector. He is considered an expert in his field and provides insightful data and betting resources for the WhatAcca.com team.

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