James Buttler takes a look at the two Championship matches on Friday evening and finds a tempting 7.4/1 double.
Bristol City v Middlesbrough
It was only a few weeks ago that Boro had faint hopes of automatic promotion, but scroll on a couple of months and their hopes of a playoff place are fading fast. Michael Carrick’s team’s form has fallen off a cliff with four straight league defeats and only one win gained and four points earned in their last eight Championship games.
Boro travel to play a Bristol City side on Friday who are now two points and three places above them in eighth and whose home form is strong. The Robins have lost only once in their last eight home matches, winning six, and they should have too much.
Boro have lost their last three matches, but they did score in each one. So, two choices for the quick tip on this one. Play it safe at a more than fair price of 11/8 with SkyBet on a Bristol City win or look for a little more meat on the bone with Bristol City to win and BTTS at 7/2 with Bet365.
Burnley v Sheffield Wednesday
Burnley have the chance on Friday evening to cut the gap on the two above them in the Championship with Leeds United and Sheffield united meeting each other at Bramall Lane on Monday evening.
A 0-0 draw at Preston saw Burnley fall five points off second spot, so a win against The Owls is much needed, but not straightforward, despite two home wins on the bounce. The Clarets goals have dried up a little, but they have now gone 11 full league games without conceding a goal. That is quite simply remarkable.
So, this one may not be a goal fest, but a home win is the most likely outcome, so the quick bet must be Burnley to win and Under 2.5 match goals at 5/2 with SkyBet.
James’ Friday Championship Double
If you play a Bristol City win and Burnley and unders the double comes to 7.4/1 with SkyBet.
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