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With March’s international break coming to a close, all eyes will certainly fall on the Championship for what promises to be a stacked schedule throughout Friday.
As battles at both ends of the table really start to heat up, it appears that this season’s automatic promotion chase is going down to the wire.
Ahead of a full Championship fixture list on Friday, we have found a pair of eye-catching betting markets that could offer a great return for your weekend flutter.
15:00 Cardiff vs Sunderland
Heading into March’s international break with a nightmare 2-0 loss at the hands of bitter local rivals Swansea, there is no doubt that Cardiff will be seeking an immediate response here. However, despite entering the fortnight interval with a blip at the Liberty, Friday’s hosts have certainly gained plenty of praise from across the Championship this season.
While the Bluebirds might have found themselves at the heart of a second-tier relegation scrap last season, Erol Bulut’s men have made a string of improvements this time around.
Although Cardiff might have a real battle on the hands in this year’s play-off chase, the former Fenerbahce boss has seen his squad muster 12 points from their previous five Championship appearances.
Smelling the chance to make another statement here, Bulut’s side have also gained a reputation for their rugged approach on home soil.
Last seen at the Cardiff City Stadium clinching a stellar 2-1 victory against automatic promotion contenders Ipswich, it should be highlighted that the Bluebirds have won all of their previous three showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 5-2.
While Sunderland might have appointed interim boss Mike Dodds earlier in the month, the Black Cats are enduring a public Championship crisis and they have certainly come under major scrutiny.
In fact, Friday’s guests have collected just a single point from any of their previous three Championship appearances –…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-03-28 13:55:36
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