With the 2024/25 Championship campaign drawing to a close on Saturday afternoon, battles at both ends of the table still need to be decided.
With five clubs still scrapping it out in the race to punch the final two play-off tickets, all eyes will fall on England’s second-tier this weekend.
Ahead of the final round of Championship fixtures, we have taken a glance at some of Saturday’s most appealing betting tips.
Saturday, May 3rd
BST 12:30 Coventry vs Middlesbrough
While Coventry might have been left stunned over the past fortnight as they suffered consecutive defeats against Plymouth and Luton, the Sky Blues have enjoyed an impressive rise since Frank Lampard’s arrival back in November.
Getting their season finale underway with just their goal difference keeping them in the play-off places, Coventry have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders.
However, last seen on home soil claiming an eye-catching 2-0 win against West Brom, the former Everton boss will be excited by his side’s continued success in front of their own supporters.
Including a sensational 3-0 romp against Sunderland on March 15th, Coventry have collected 18 points from just their previous seven Championship matchups in the Midlands.
Although Middlesbrough might have claimed a much-welcomed boost on either side of opening April, Saturday’s guests are once again letting another golden opportunity slip through their fingers.
Suffering consecutive 1-0 losses against Millwall and Leeds last month, Michael Carrick’s side have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous five Championship appearances.
It should also be highlighted, Middlesbrough have won just a pair of their last 10 matchups away from the Riverside – a rut that stems all the way back to New Year’s Day.
Falling to a 3-0 drumming when they travelled to Coventry last season and opening this weekend’s fixtures sat two points adrift of the play-off places, Carrick’s men are seeking a miracle in the Midlands.
Tip: Coventry win @ 23/20
12:30 Bristol City vs Preston
While Bristol City might have suffered consecutive defeats over the past fortnight, Liam Manning’s side have continued to receive a string of plaudits.
Opening their season finale holding a one-point buffer from slipping out of the play-off spots, Saturday’s hosts will be excited to make a return to Ashton Gate this weekend.
Including a 2-1 victory against Sunderland last time out on home soil, the Robins have won all of their previous four straight Championship showdowns in front of their own supporters by a 2-1 scoreline.
It should also be highlighted, on what has become a remarkable purple patch, Manning’s side have mustered 19 points from their previous seven Championship appearances at Ashton Gate.
Looking to make real history on Saturday afternoon, Bristol City will be confident of signing off their history-making campaign with one final statement of intent.
Although Preston might have opened 2025 in the midst of a real flurry, Saturday’s guests have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion.
Last seen slumping to a 2-1 defeat at home against fellow strugglers Plymouth, Paul Heckingbottom’s side travel to Ashton Gate this weekend holding just a one-point buffer from dropping into the relegation zone.
In fact, the former Sheffield United boss has seen his squad lose each of their previous four consecutive Championship defeats by a 2-1 scoreline.
Mustering just a single Championship win over the past three months, Preston also slumped to a 3-1 loss when they welcomed the Robins to Deepdale on November 2nd.
Tip: Bristol City win & Both teams to score @ 10/3
12:30 Portsmouth vs Hull City
While Portsmouth might have only made their Championship return this season, John Mousinho’s side have managed to keep hold of their second-tier status with time to spare.
Coming from behind away at Sheffield Wednesday last weekend as they snatched a 1-1 stalemate, Saturday’s hosts have registered seven points from their previous three Championship appearances.
Securing an action-packed 5-3 win away at Norwich on April 18th, Pompey have also gained a reputation for their rugged success on home soil.
Last seen at Fratton Park collecting a 1-0 victory against Watford, Portsmouth have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last eight showdowns in Hampshire – a run that stems back to January 28th.
Although Mousinho’s men might have already accepted that they will be unable to punch a shock top-half finish this weekend, the Blues will be backed by a real party atmosphere at Fratton Park.
While Hull might have opened up the 2024/25 campaign with their sights set on mounting another play-off charge, the Tigers have endured a public crisis this year.
Falling to a 1-0 defeat at home against fellow strugglers Derby last time out, Ruben Selles’ side travel to Hampshire on Saturday afternoon sat one-point adrift in the drop zone.
Signing off March with another 1-0 defeat against Luton, the former Reading boss has seen his downbeat squad show some extended issues away from the MKM Stadium.
Including consecutive defeats against Swansea and Watford, Hull have recorded just a sole win from any of their last six straight Championship battles outside of Yorkshire.
Tip: Colby Bishop over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11
Our Saturday Championship Accumulator:
- Coventry vs Middlesbrough – Coventry win @ 23/20
- Bristol City vs Preston – Bristol City win & Both teams to score @ 10/3
- Portsmouth vs Hull City – Colby Bishop over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11
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