Before the round - trends on England Championship (26/12/2021)

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Championship continues on the second day of Christmas with Fulham currently occupying the first spot. Bournemouth and the other teams in top 4 aren’t far behind, so get ready for holidays full of thrilling football moments.

Huddersfield - Blackpool

Two equally performing teams face each other this Sunday, when Huddersfield host Blackpool at their The John Smith's Stadium.

Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the standings, which predicts an interesting encounter. Given the facts, we will most likely witness a low-scoring clash with draw being the most possible outcome.

• In their last 7 home games in Championship, Huddersfield have been undefeated on 6 occasions.
• Blackpool have achieved just 1 win in their last 8 Championship games.
• Huddersfield have drawn 2 of their 3 most recent matches in the Championship.
• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in Blackpool's last 4 away matches in Championship.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.20

Hull City - Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers travel to face Hull City in an exciting encounter this weekend.

Hull City have improved their performance recently and will definitely make things hard for their opponents. The away side are currently 3rd in the table and will be aiming to continue their 5 matches winning streak.

• There are no losses for Hull City in 6 of their most recent 7 games (all competitions).
• Blackburn Rovers are unbeaten at half time in their last 13 games against Hull City in all competitions.
• Hull City have been scoring 0.88 goals on average in their games in all competitions.
• In their last 7 consecutive matches of all competitions, there have been no losses for Blackburn Rovers.
• Prediction: Blackburn Rovers @ 2.30

Middlesbrough - Nottingham Forest

Two teams showing quite similar results this term face each other this Sunday, when Nottingham Forest visit Middlesbrough.

The home side are 1 point below their opponents and will try to leapfrog them in the upcoming round. Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their 9 most recent matches which will give them confidence in their quest for a top 6 finish.

• Middlesbrough are on a run of 22 consecutive undefeated at half time matches in their domestic league.
• There are no losses for Nottingham Forest in 21 of their most recent 25 away games (Championship).
• There are no losses for Middlesbrough in 6 of their most recent 7 games (all competitions).
• We have seen 3 straight all competitions wins in a row for Nottingham Forest.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.20