April 17, 2025
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EFL Championship Betting Predictions, Tips & Preview
Our Championship Prediction Sees Wilder’s Blades Return to Winning Ways
There is a full fixture list in the EFL Championship this Friday, with several mouth-watering matches taking place. Derby County host Luton Town, Sheffield United entertain Cardiff City, and Leeds United travel to Oxford United.
Championship Betting Picks
Derby County vs Luton Town – Draw & BTTS – 4.60
Sheffield United to Win -1 – 1.98
Leeds United to Win to Nil – 2.05
View Latest Championship OddsRelegation Rivals to Play Out Score Draw
Derby and Luton meet in a huge game at the bottom. The Rams are a point above the drop zone, while the Hatters are three points behind in 23rd. Who will win this a relegation six-pointer at Pride Park?
After four wins from their last seven, Derby have given themselves a fighting chance. As for Luton, they have picked up just three Championship victories since the turn of the year.
Both sides would love all three points, but we can see the relegation rivals cancelling each other out at Pride Park. Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score at 4.60.
Draw & BTTS – 4.60
Bet on Derby vs LutonBlades to Bounce Back with Big Three Points
Sheffield United are desperate to get back on track when they welcome struggling Cardiff to Bramall Lane on Friday evening. The Blades are battling for promotion, while the Bluebirds fight for their lives at the other end.
United were flying, but three consecutive Championship defeats has dented their automatic Premier League promotion ambitions. Cardiff are in big trouble, winning just one of their last eight in the league.
Sheffield United should get back to winning ways against the side languishing in 22nd. Put some money on Chris Wilder’s troops to win -1 at 1.98.
Sheffield United to Win -1 – 1.98
Bet on Sheffield United vs CardiffLeeds to March On
Leeds look to take another step towards promotion to the Premier League when they make the trip to 17th-place Oxford on Friday. Despite being away from home, the visitors are the strong favourites.
Oxford secured a vital victory at Hillsborough last weekend, moving six points clear of the relegation zone. Leeds have bounced back with two crucial wins after three successive draws halted their momentum.
Leeds eased to a 4-0 victory over Oxford when the sides met at Elland Road earlier in the season. Back Daniel Farke’s boys to win to nil again at 2.05.
Leeds United to Win to Nil – 2.05
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