EFL English Championship League 2023/2024

[swogerino]

Championship is back tomorrow with Round 28 and match Sunderland vs Hull City.
This is very important match for both teams as they can get into play-off positions for Premier League.
I think we are going to see goals in this match and Stadium of Light is not easy place to take points.
Both teams are missing some players tomorrow but Hull is hit harder because of AFCON competition with Traore and Seri.
Sunderland is undefeated in last 12 matches against Hull in all competitions, and I dont think they will lose tomorrow.

My Bets: Both Teams To Score; Sunderland (0) AH 1st half.
https://stake.com/sports/soccer/england/championship/43953056-sunderland-afc-hull-city

Tough first half,  My Prediction was for both sides to draw at the end of the game. So far, they have seen a beautiful first half with Sunderland doing more of the attacking than Hull City Though Hull City be also making good moves not good enough though. The way the game be going, Hull City could get red carded for they're too aggressive and have seen too much yellow cards in this game, if Sunderland operates well then they can beat them in midfied and control the entire game to score.

My Prediction still stands though I doubt if a game would be seen in this game. It's Prolly my first time watching the younger brother of Jude Bellingham. Not too outstanding maybe in this game but haven't lost possession as I watch him play tonight.

Strange enough though the minute is 75 now and the result is 0-0,I thought that Sunderland would not have that much of a difficulty to win this game.It is true that Hull City have been doing quite some dangerous tackles and fighting but I don't think they will get a red card and even if they get a red card for the 15 minutes of play remaining I doubt it will impact their game a lot at the point so that they can lose the game.I think in that case if they get a red card the manager will interfere with the line up and bring in more defenders trying to defend the situation rather than having a go at goal.

This league though now it has Leicester,Leeds and Southampton who were relegated from Premier League so I believe the level of this season in here is a bit better,it is also shown by the points of the teams,many fighting for a promotion spot.

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[notblox1]

My Bets: Both Teams To Score; Sunderland (0) AH 1st half.

Bet lost
Sunderland dominated the whole match and had many chances but they didnt score, so late punishment came in second half.

For tomorrow Swansea vs Southampton match should be away win but I dont like low odds, and saints are missing to many players so I am skipping this one.
I never liked prediction matches with Swansea because they are very unpredictable team.
Leeds is playing at home with Preston in Sunday but odds are so low that I wont touch this game, maybe over 2.5 goals is better option.

[Hirose UK]

Swansea City vs Southampton
Southampton have been on a good streak of late, dropping very few points in the league and continuing their successful fight for the top spot. Adam Armstrong and Che Adams have been carrying the team in terms of scoring. I think Southampton's squad is above the league and with this top squad I think they are the biggest candidate for second place. Swansea City, on the other hand, seem to have recovered a bit more in recent games but I don't think they have a realistic target for the play-offs. Southampton need to play every game like a final if they want to be in the Premier League next season. For this reason, I see Southampton as the side that is close to winning.

Southampton had the advantage thanks to goal at the start of the first half in the 6th minute created by Che Adams and as the match started, Southampton really dominated the game with pretty good attack line and really well maintained defense.
It will be difficult for Swansea to match the performance of Southampton, who are currently performing quite well.
Southampton are the absolute favorites in this match so it just luck for Swansea to pull off surprise, but I not sure that will happen.

Southampton has quite big difference from Leicester City, namely 7 points and when in the match against Swansea they can actually get full points, the point difference will be narrowed, allowing Southampton to occupy the top position and be able to return to promotion to the Premier League.

Southampton and Leicester City will definitely always try to fight for the first position they are fighting for, there are still quite lot of matches remaining and there are still many opportunities for Southampton to reach the top position.

[tbterryboy]

Southampton had the advantage thanks to goal at the start of the first half in the 6th minute created by Che Adams and as the match started, Southampton really dominated the game with pretty good attack line and really well maintained defense.
It will be difficult for Swansea to match the performance of Southampton, who are currently performing quite well.
Southampton are the absolute favorites in this match so it just luck for Swansea to pull off surprise, but I not sure that will happen.

Southampton has quite big difference from Leicester City, namely 7 points and when in the match against Swansea they can actually get full points, the point difference will be narrowed, allowing Southampton to occupy the top position and be able to return to promotion to the Premier League.

Southampton and Leicester City will definitely always try to fight for the first position they are fighting for, there are still quite lot of matches remaining and there are still many opportunities for Southampton to reach the top position.

Southampton is doing impressive job with right now they are having second spot and their winning streak is also going long with this form we can expect them a challenge for the top spot holder Leicester City which is currently leading the league table by 65 points and having difference of the 7 points from the Southampton and their next game is also interesting against Ipswich which is having third spot even Leicester City can overthrow to Ipswich for staying at the top spot and fair chance for automatic qualification but still things are pretty interesting.

Southampton is having 20 matches without any lost and their current performance clearly showing they will be also trying their best for the automatic promotion even Ipswich is also at same level, but things can any change and near the end of this season we will have tough games which are surely going to have big impact near the end with no other team is going to touch these top three as their quality and consistency is amazing.

[Slow death]

today's game was a leeds game against preston. In this game Leeds conceded the first goal in the 2nd minute, honestly they conceded a goal so early that it seemed like they were going to concede more goals, but they managed to score the equalizer 4 minutes after conceding a goal. which was good, it showed their quick recovery. but what seemed to be a game that promised to have many goals due to the fact that 2 goals were scored in less than 10 minutes after the game started, as time passed it showed that the game would not have many goals. Both teams had many good opportunities to score more goals, but it seemed that the attackers of both teams were unable to find the right place to score. for example, the leeds player georginio had a clear opportunity for them to score but the guy simply wasted it

until the penalty came in favor of Leeds and with that Leeds managed to score a goal. but I think that if there hadn't been that penalty, this game would have ended in a draw. It was a game in which anyone who bet on a team to win must have lost their bet. I'm not placing bets on this competition, but I'm starting to think about including the games from this competition in my parlay, at least I see Leicester doing well even though in the last game they lost. I believe that Leicester will be able to return to the Premier League. they were very unlucky to be relegated from the premier league. I hope that when they return to the premier league, they are better prepared so that they don't get relegated. Often when a team is demoted, even when it returns to the first league it faces greater difficulty in remaining in the league.

[Hirose UK]

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Southampton is doing impressive job with right now they are having second spot and their winning streak is also going long with this form we can expect them a challenge for the top spot holder Leicester City which is currently leading the league table by 65 points and having difference of the 7 points from the Southampton and their next game is also interesting against Ipswich which is having third spot even Leicester City can overthrow to Ipswich for staying at the top spot and fair chance for automatic qualification but still things are pretty interesting.

Southampton is having 20 matches without any lost and their current performance clearly showing they will be also trying their best for the automatic promotion even Ipswich is also at same level, but things can any change and near the end of this season we will have tough games which are surely going to have big impact near the end with no other team is going to touch these top three as their quality and consistency is amazing.

Southampton has the opportunity to be promoted and can play in the Premier League if there is stability and can consistently continue to play better to always be able to win, Leicester City will definitely experience some pressure which might make them drop to the bottom.
I want to look back at the match between these two top teams and I want to see Southampton beat Leicester City and be at the top of the standings until the end of the season so that they will have the Championship trophy.
Leicester City is indeed strong team in the Championship League but they don't develop at all when playing in the Premier League and that what they always get, namely being relegated and promoted again and relegated again, this is stagnant development.

From what Southampton have shown from the start, they have proven that they are worthy enough to compete again in the Premier League and I believe in their achievements this season as champions of the Championship League.

[notblox1]

One match for Championship Round 29 is starting tomorrow, Leeds vs Norwich.
I know Leeds is favorite to win at home but Norwich had goods run and they didnt lost in last five matches.
This match is important for both teams if they want to go back in Premie League, and in recent h2h they played close matches.
I think both teams will score tomorrow and I dont think Norwich can lose with more than one goal, so I think asian handicap would be interesting bet.
Leeds is currently best home team and they didnt lose a single match at Elland Road.

My Bet: Both Teams To Score; over 2.5 goals
https://sportsbet.io/de/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/leeds-united-v-norwich-city-65ab9e560e460c00018f897a

[notblox1]

Three matches are played in Championship this Tuesday:

Coventry vs Bristol City
Leicester vs Swansea
Sheffield W vs Watford

Leicester is clear favorite to win but I never liked betting against Swansea and odds on home team win is very small.
They have good advantage in first place and another win would give them more edge over Ipswich.
I think Swansea can score here so only option I would consider is both teams to score.

I really like odds on Watford to win against Sheffield, but just to make it sure I will take X2 double chance or asian handicap.
Watford is much better in h2h matches, they are in better form and they still have chances for play-off position and Premier League.
Straight away win is risky and it pays great, but I am happy with getting back my stake if match ends a draw.

My Bets: Watford (0) asian handicap; X2 double chance.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sheffield-wednesday-v-watford-fc-65ae781eaafd2b0001fb62df

[notblox1]

Championship Round 30 is starting tomorrow with one match Bristol City vs Leeds.
This is a great chance for Leeds to get back in second place for direct promotion to Premier league if they win against Bristol.
Competition is really good between them Ipswich and Southampton, as Leicester created good distance in first place.
Both teams are missing few players, but Leeds has a great h2h record against Bristol and they should continue this trend tomorrow.
Odds are not bad for Leeds to win and I am taking it.

My Bet: Leeds win.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/bristol-city-v-leeds-united-65b4f5ddb14b990001fbdb93

[notblox1]

My Bet: Leeds win.

Bet won!

Big changes in Championship table after today matches!
I didnt have time to post my latest predictions but I placed my bet on Leicester and they smashed Stoke with five goals.
Big thing for Southampton after today win against Rotherham, as they are now in second position that can get them back directly in Premier League!
Ipswich is slowly falling down after losing against Preston, and Leeds in now in third place.
Race for second place is very interesting, but one more team will have chance in play-offs.

Last match for Sunday is Middlesbrough vs Sunderland.
Home team is favorite, but both teams are missing many players, and any result can happen, so I have no stake in this match.


 

[notblox1]

Championship Round 31 is starting tomorrow with match Sheffield W vs Birmingham.
Both teams are not in a good form but Sheffield has the worst attack in league with only 22 scored goals in 30 matches, and defense is not much better.
Coach change for Birmingham didnt bring much needed positive change, but they still have few players who can score goals.
This is going to he hard one, but I have to give slight advantage to away team and they won last H2H match at home.

My Bet: Birmingham (0) AH,  Double chance X2
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sheffield-wednesday-v-birmingham-city-65be5f150e460c00019a70be

[notblox1]

My Bet: Birmingham (0) AH,  Double chance X2
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sheffield-wednesday-v-birmingham-city-65be5f150e460c00019a70be

Bet Lost.

Watford vs Leicester
This match should be very interesting and I am surprised to see such high odds on away win.
Watford is in mid table and they need to start winning matches if they want to have some chance of going back to Premier League, but they didnt win in last five matches in all competitions.
Leicester is safe in first place but there a ten more rounds in this season and they need to stay sharp and win matches like this.
H2H matches are on away side and I think this will continue tomorrow.

My Bet: Leicester win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/watford-fc-v-leicester-city-65be5f72b14b9900017217d5

[buwaytress]

Missed a brilliant round of games, all the top runners for promotion getting wins but my, my, Saints had to leave it late, didn't they? I also realised I've not followed this league for so long didn't notice poor Ipswich now just dropping off the pace -- post Christmas?

Does look like all three relegated members of Prem League are desperate to make it back. Leeds will be devastated if things stay this way and they have to do the extra playoff miles!

[Promocodeudo]

Leicester city has being performing very well and with the look of things I think that the will get promotion back to the English premiership next season, though their yesterday encounter with Watford was not easy one for them but the many to win the match and bag the 3points, when Leicester city was in epl they were one of the resilient team, when they got demoted to the championship I know that they will learn their lesson and return back, I think more work is needed in the team, their should be coordination and understanding between the players, I noticed that they concede more goals now than before, this should be curtailed.

[ingiltere]

Leicester City won again with early goals and maintained their points difference at the top. Leeds United also won their match without difficulty. Both teams will be instantly back in the Premier League as they were relegated last season. With such high quality and expensive squads, they weren't expected to stay in the Championship for long.
The fight for the play-offs is very competitive. Hull City, who invested heavily, made a good comeback against Rotherham United who is at bottom of the league. New signing Noah Ohio scored despite playing very little time and has already contributed a very important 3 points for his team. It's very positive that young players like this are coming through.

[notblox1]

Missed a brilliant round of games, all the top runners for promotion getting wins but my, my, Saints had to leave it late, didn't they? I also realised I've not followed this league for so long didn't notice poor Ipswich now just dropping off the pace -- post Christmas?

Ipswich is slowly running out of steam but I still think they have chance to come back in competition for second place.
Southampton and Leeds had a run of great results so far but today Saints lost from Bristol City and Leeds won against Swansea, with this they are now in second position in table.
Championship is very interesting and I am expecting to see a lot more changes in next nine rounds.

Five more matches are scheduled for tomorrow:

Huddersfield - Sunderland
Plymouth - Coventry
Preston - Middlesbrough
Stoke - QPR
Millwall - Ipswich

I really like the odds on Ipswich and I am going to take a risk and bet on them again, this is their chance to come back in race since they have two matches less than Leeds.
Millwall is in terrible form and I dont think they will have a chance against motivated Ipswich, but I am taking safer bet here with asian handicap.
Another interesting bet for me is X2 double chance for QPR against Stoke.
Both teams are not in good position, but QPR is in better fork and I think they have more quality to avoid losing tomorrow.

My Bets:  Ipswich (0) AH; X2 double chance QPR.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/soccer/england/championship/matches

[buwaytress]

^ I knew Saints would have a hard time but their previous super comeback led me to think they'd have at least managed a tight win -- I understand I went a game too far with these bets, just didn't think it'd be Southampton kicking the bucket on this one, serves me right for thinking it was great value. Would have been far better served taking Norwich, but I wondered if Watford was about to turn the corner away from home.

Regrets on Wednesday.

[Hirose UK]

Southampton really experienced an unexpected defeat because they started playing really well from the start of the match with very significant domination of the game. But unfortunately every attack opportunity that Southampton had only managed to score 1 goal at the end of the second half finished in extra time. Bristol City, who had 4 shots on target, actually managed to score all three as truly surprising goals, before the match started, Southampton believed they would be able to win the match easily but it all ended in disappointment.
With this defeat, Southampton failed to take over second place in the standings which is currently occupied by Leeds, but Southampton still has one more match in these 32 rounds that has not been played and this will be an opportunity for Southampton to have the opportunity to gain an advantage in getting points.
I believe that in the future Southampton will definitely be able to give their best by trying to increase their points tally in this season competition and have the opportunity to be promoted to the Premier League.

[karabiber]

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough
Leicester City are moving step by step towards the Premier League. They have won their last four league games. In these games Leicester looked in control of the game and created a lot of chances. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, are going through a poor run of form. They have two draws and two defeats in their last four league games. Middlesbrough will not have an easy game against the leaders Leicester. I think Leicester City will get a bankable win.

Huddersfield vs Hull City
Huddersfield are a team with a lot of fight. They have been playing with pace and finding positions in recent league games. Hull City, on the other hand, have three wins in their last four league matches. They are not far away from their goal of qualifying for the play offs this season. They have been doing well as a team lately. If Hull City focus on their defense, they can get closer to their goal. I expect a fast-paced game and Hull City could surprise.

[notblox1]

Leicester today lost against Middlesbrough so maybe there is still chance we can have race for first place.
All three teams below Leicester won their matches, Ipswich, Southampton and Leeds, it was easier than I expected and they all want to secure direct promotion.
Whoever gets into playoff position this is going to be very interesting matches to watch.