Saturday, December 30, 2006

CHAMPIONSHIP ...........


I like three homes in the Championship today, will keep the stakes smallish, as we are already involved in three matches and there is not enough time to write proper previews.

No surprise that I am sticking with WBA, they have a good chance to close the gap on the top 2, are strong (9-2-1) at the Hawthorns and have scored 11 goals in their last 3 starts. Today they host Ipswich, who are talented on their day, but can leak goals at times. Albion have won the last 3 h2h meetings, scoring 12.

Sunderland are closing in on a play-off place and will be facing a Preston side, that have lost their way, when leaving their Deepdale home, losing the last 3 and conceding 9 goals in the process. Another massive crowd at the Stadium of Light, will be trying to suck the ball into the net. Vital game for Roy Keane's side, 3 points will really set up a promotion push.

Finally, Norwich are my choice to see off QPR at Carrow Road.
Rangers excellent start under John Gregory is now a distant memory and they have beaten only a weak looking Barnsley side in 6 starts, losing the other 5. They have lost on their last 4 trips here, concededing 10 goals. The Canaries have developed a troubling habit of throwing away leads and that is a concern, but they should have too much for QPR today.

3 points WBA -1/2 ball asian line 1.70.
3 points Sunderland -1/4 ball asian line 2.02.
3 points Norwich -1/4 ball asian line 1.72.

Good Luck.

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