Championship this week

1. Fri 30 Oct, 20:00 UK time

   SHUSheffield UnitedvWREWrexham

   • The market sees it as close: Sheffield United 37%, Wrexham 35%, the draw 28%.
   • Sheffield United have won 2 of their last 5 at home; Wrexham have won 1 of their last 5 away.
   • 3 of Sheffield United’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 2 of Wrexham’s last 5 away games did. Both of their last 2 meetings went over.
   • Missing: Femi Seriki (Sheffield United), Jamie Shackleton (Sheffield United) and Sebastian Revan (Wrexham).
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Sheffield United v Wrexham: full preview and odds

2. Sat 31 Oct, 12:30 UK time

   STKStoke CityvPNEPreston North End

   • The market leans towards Stoke City: 55% to Preston North End’s 20%, the draw 25%.
   • Stoke City have won 3 of their last 5 at home; Preston North End haven’t won any of their last 5 away.
   • 3 of Stoke City’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 4 of Preston North End’s last 5 away games did. 1 of their last 4 meetings went over.
   • Missing: Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Harry Clarke (Preston North End), Liam Gibbs (Preston North End) and 2 more.
   • The best odds on Preston North End are better than fair.
   Stoke City v Preston North End: full preview and odds

3. Sat 31 Oct, 12:30 UK time

   NORNorwich CityvWATWatford

   • The market makes Norwich City clear favourites: a 60% chance, against 18% for Watford, the draw 22%.
   • Norwich City have won 2 of their last 5 at home; Watford haven’t won any of their last 5 away.
   • 3 of Norwich City’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 1 of Watford’s last 5 away games did. 2 of their last 4 meetings went over.
   • Missing: José Córdoba (Norwich City), Mirko Topić (Norwich City), Daniel Bachmann (Watford) and 1 more.
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Norwich City v Watford: full preview and odds

4. Sat 31 Oct, 12:30 UK time

   LINLincoln CityvBIRBirmingham City

   • The market leans towards Birmingham City: 44% to Lincoln City’s 28%, the draw 27%.
   • Lincoln City have won 1 of their last 5 at home; Birmingham City have won 3 of their last 5 away.
   • 3 of Lincoln City’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 3 of Birmingham City’s last 5 away games did.
   • Missing: Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln City), Mason Melia (Lincoln City), Max Bird (Birmingham City) and 3 more.
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Lincoln City v Birmingham City: full preview and odds

5. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

   WOLWolverhampton WanderersvCARCardiff City

   • The market makes Wolverhampton Wanderers clear favourites: a 58% chance, against 20% for Cardiff City, the draw 22%.
   • Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 3 of their last 5 at home; Cardiff City haven’t won any of their last 5 away.
   • 2 of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 3 of Cardiff City’s last 5 away games did.
   • Missing: Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff City).
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City: full preview and odds

6. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

   WHUWest Ham UnitedvWBAWest Bromwich Albion

   • The market makes West Ham United clear favourites: a 61% chance, against 18% for West Bromwich Albion, the draw 22%.
   • West Ham United have won 3 of their last 5 at home; West Bromwich Albion have won 2 of their last 5 away.
   • 4 of West Ham United’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 2 of West Bromwich Albion’s last 5 away games did.
   • Missing: Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) and Michael Andrew Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).
   • The best odds on West Bromwich Albion are better than fair.
   West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion: full preview and odds

7. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

   SWASwansea CityvBLBBlackburn Rovers

   • The market leans towards Swansea City: 54% to Blackburn Rovers’ 21%, the draw 26%.
   • Swansea City have won 3 of their last 5 at home; Blackburn Rovers have won 1 of their last 5 away.
   • 2 of Swansea City’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 3 of Blackburn Rovers’ last 5 away games did. 3 of their last 4 meetings went over.
   • Missing: Cameron Burgess (Swansea City), Jeremy Monga (Swansea City), Josh Key (Swansea City) and 2 more.
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers: full preview and odds

8. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

   SOUSouthamptonvQPRQueens Park Rangers

   • The market leans towards Southampton: 54% to Queens Park Rangers’ 23%, the draw 24%.
   • Southampton have won 4 of their last 5 at home; Queens Park Rangers have won 1 of their last 5 away.
   • 3 of Southampton’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 2 of Queens Park Rangers’ last 5 away games did. Both of their last 2 meetings went over.
   • Missing: Mads Roerslev (Southampton) and Daniel Peretz (Southampton).
   • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
   Southampton v Queens Park Rangers: full preview and odds

9. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

   MILMillwallvDERDerby County

   • The market leans towards Millwall: 55% to Derby County’s 20%, the draw 25%.
   • Millwall have won 1 of their last 5 at home; Derby County have won 1 of their last 5 away.
   • 4 of Millwall’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 2 of Derby County’s last 5 away games did. None of their last 4 meetings went over.
   • Missing: Josh Coburn (Millwall), Ryan Leonard (Millwall), Tristan Crama (Millwall) and 9 more.
   • The best odds on Derby County are better than fair.
   Millwall v Derby County: full preview and odds

10. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

    MIDMiddlesbroughvCHACharlton Athletic

    • The market makes Middlesbrough clear favourites: a 73% chance, against 10% for Charlton Athletic, the draw 16%.
    • Middlesbrough have won 3 of their last 5 at home; Charlton Athletic haven’t won any of their last 5 away.
    • 4 of Middlesbrough’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 3 of Charlton Athletic’s last 5 away games did. 1 of their last 2 meetings went over.
    • Missing: Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough), Zach Mitchell (Charlton Athletic) and Micah Mbick (Charlton Athletic).
    • The best odds on Charlton Athletic are better than fair.
    Middlesbrough v Charlton Athletic: full preview and odds

11. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

    BURBurnleyvPORPortsmouth

    • The market leans towards Burnley: 46% to Portsmouth’s 27%, the draw 27%.
    • Burnley haven’t won any of their last 5 at home; Portsmouth have won 1 of their last 5 away.
    • 3 of Burnley’s last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 1 of Portsmouth’s last 5 away games did. 1 of their last 2 meetings went over.
    • Missing: Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley), Bashir Humphreys (Burnley), Franco Umeh (Portsmouth) and 1 more.
    • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
    Burnley v Portsmouth: full preview and odds

12. Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UK time

    BOLBolton WanderersvBRCBristol City

    • The market sees it as close: Bolton Wanderers 34%, Bristol City 40%, the draw 27%.
    • Bolton Wanderers have won 1 of their last 5 at home; Bristol City have won 2 of their last 5 away.
    • 3 of Bolton Wanderers’ last 5 home games had over 2.5 goals, and 3 of Bristol City’s last 5 away games did.
    • Missing: Cameron Pring (Bristol City), Luke McNally (Bristol City) and Noah Eile (Bristol City).
    • None of the best odds on the result are better than fair right now.
    Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City: full preview and odds

Worked out from each side’s stats before kickoff and the odds now, with no guesswork. It isn’t a tip: what you back is up to you. More on the Championship: table and fixtures.