There are nine Championship games taking place on Tuesday, which will have a big impact on both ends of the table. Here’s our treble selection, which is headed by resurgent Leicester as they seek to step up their promotion bid (Championship – totesport).
Leicester v Blackpool
Nigel Pearson already appears to be weaving his magic at the King Power Stadium, with the Foxes unbeaten in their first two games of his second stint in charge. Leicester started his second reign as manager with a crushing win over Crystal Palace and followed that up with a useful draw at Portsmouth at the weekend.
Despite a disappointing start to the campaign, the Foxes are still just one point outside the play-offs and with more spending power in January, will almost certainly mount a promotion challenge.
A win on Tuesday will see Leiceser leapfrog their opponents in the table, but Blackpool will pose a threat to the home side. Ian Holloway’s men have scored ten goals in their last four matches, but have also been conceding plenty and will struggle to cope with the Foxes’ firepower.
Suggested Bet: Draw HT / Leicester FT – 7/2
Derby v Brighton
Two teams who have struggled in recent weeks, go head-to-head at Pride Park and don’t be surprised if honours are even.
Four places and two points separate the Rams and the Seagulls, who look likely to fall short of a place in the top six.
After a fine start, Derby have lost their last four league games and have slipped into the bottom half of the table. Nigel Clough will be worried with their form in front of goal, especially at home, where they have drawn a blank in their last two matches.
Brighton did collect a win over struggling Coventry at the weekend, but they haven’t won away from home since early September – a 1-0 success at Bristol City. Goals have been a concern for Gus Poyet, with no Brighton striker scoring in the last two months.
Suggested Bet: Draw @ 12/5
Watford v Bristol City
The in-form side in the division are in action at Vicarage Road and surely it’s just a matter of time before Bristol City are out of the bottom three. It could happen in midweek, if they can defeat Watford and maintain their recent impressive run.
Derek McIness has inspired the Robins to five wins and a draw in their last five games, including an outstanding win over league leaders Southampton on Saturday. Nicky Maynard has scored three goals in the last two games and McIness will struggle to keep hold of his star striker.
Watford themselves have picked up in recent times, with the Hornets losing just once in their last five matches. They are often a tough nut to crack at home, but this season they have lost four of their nine matches at Vicarage Road.
Suggested Bet: Maynard to score at anytime @ 3/2
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