Dec 22 Championship Betting Tips & Predictions

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5 August, 2024

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Blackburn v Norwich

The first of our Dec 22 Championship betting tips is Blackburn v Norwich. Blackburn Rovers went into the week sitting 12^th in the Championship table; they appear to be looking at a campaign spent treading water, steering clear of the danger zone; however they are also lacking the consistency needed to pressure the prize places. The club stood with a record reading seven wins, 10 draws and five defeats. Rovers have an inability to finish teams off from a winning position; they have taken one point when three looked more likely and that has been their downfall during the first-half of the schedule. If they are to improve during 2019, they must sort a defence that leaked 33 goals in 22 games.

The Ewood Park crowd did go three games unbeaten recently, thanks to a win over Sheffield Wednesday at this venue; this was followed by shares with Middlesbrough on the road and a dramatic 2-2 at home to Birmingham on 15 December. Graham and Armstrong were both on target that day to give Blackburn a 2-0 lead, but The Blues fought back through Gardner and Adams with less than two minutes between both goals. Tony Mowbray thought it amazing his men weren’t able to get over the line and told members of the press at full-time weather conditions made life difficult for the players and that played a part in the four goals.

Canaries Aiming for Top Spot

Norwich City fans have witnessed quite the turnaround in their club’s fortunes already this season; you’ll find them driving at top spot in the league. At present it’s a straight choice between Leeds and Norwich for the title; however, experienced followers of this division – one of the most competitive in British football – will tell you nothing can be taken for granted as there’s plenty more twists and turns to come between now and the final count. There’s no doubt the visitors will be delighted with how they have started.

Stats of 13 wins, five draws and four defeats placed Norwich second in the pile. They are a point behind leaders Leeds United and five better than West Brom who were applying pressure to the automatic promotion places. They took six points from six when beating Rotherham 3-1 at home and quickly followed that with a battling 3-2 over lowly Bolton in a match that was a great advert for Championship football. The Canaries took their scoring to eight goals in three December games when being held to a 2-2 by Bristol City on their travels. Stiepermann and Aarons both hit the net; however, that advantage was chalked out by Diedhiou and O’Dowda who played their part in what was a fascinating contest and one those in attendance will remember for a while.

There Will Be Goals In This One

You’ve got to expect a few goals will be scored in this match and a quick look at the stats suggests we should be backing both teams to find the net at 8/11 with Bet365. Unfortunately, bookies see it coming too but there’s still enough of a price there to make it a worthwhile addition to your accumulators. Use it alongside four or five similar selections and it’ll arm you with an interest for the round of fixtures.

That’s our main bet but we also fancy the away win and for that reason we’ll push our luck a little further and take both teams to score in a Norwich victory, a bet that’ll land you 19/5 when getting your stake money down at 888Sport. That’s market best price and for a small outlay you’ll get a shot at a decent return. Norwich are 5/4 favourites with Bet365 to win the match, the draw 12/5 with Blackburn best odds 21/10 with the same firm. Plenty of value to be had when picking your side.

Our Tip: Norwich win with BTTS – 19/5 at 888sport