5 things to look out for in the EFL

The Championship takes centre stage within the EFL this weekend as groups from League One and League Two enter the FA Cup first spherical.

Burnley moved 5 factors clear on the prime of the second-tier on Wednesday as they twice got here from behind to beat Rotherham 3-2.

This weekend’s motion sees one other managerial debut as Liam Rosenior takes cost of Hull Metropolis for the primary time. They journey to Millwall.

However, as all the time, there’s heaps to maintain your eye on within the EFL this weekend – right here’s 5 issues to be careful for.

Vinny-time at Bramall Lane?

Burnley scored twice in stoppage time to beat Rotherham in midweek, with Halil Dervisoglu’s winner coming within the tenth added minute.

The Clarets sit prime of the desk forward of their journey to Sheffield Utd on Saturday (12:30 kick-off). Vincent Kompany’s aspect are the one group within the EFL but to lose on a Saturday this season, profitable six and drawing three of their 9 video games.

Burnley are at present unbeaten in seven on the highway within the league. An away win is at present priced at 15/8. Whereas a Burnley aim in each halves is 4/1 with Enhanced Odds.

Rosenior to get the Tigers roaring?

Liam Rosenior is again at Hull Metropolis. The previous interim Derby boss performed 161 occasions for the Tigers in his profession and watched from the stands as they have been overwhelmed 3-1 by Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Will Rosenior’s arrival convey a change in fortune for Hull? Forward of kick-off they’re just one level above the underside three.

Hull’s away kind has been good of late, profitable their final two. The Tigers are 10/3 to make that three in a row in opposition to Millwall. Nevertheless, the Lions have gained 15 residence league matches in 2022. It’s 10/3 they win with each groups scoring.

Be careful for Ward

Blackburn missed the prospect to go prime of the desk on Tuesday after a 1-0 defeat to Coventry. That, mixed with Burnley’s late win, sees Rovers 5 factors adrift of native rivals.

They welcome Huddersfield to Ewood Park on Saturday, a aspect they’ve solely misplaced as soon as to at residence of their final 11 conferences (W4 D6). Away from residence, the Terriers have conceded 14 targets in seven video games and solely picked up two factors. Rovers to win a recreation with three or extra targets is 2/1.

One glimmer of hope for Huddersfield may very well be striker Danny Ward. He’s scored 4 targets in his final 4 Championship begins in opposition to Blackburn. Ward is 7/1 to open the scoring and 10/3 to web at any time.

Look out for clear sheets

The defences may very well be on prime at Vicarage Highway as Watford entertain Coventry.

Watford have gained 17 of their final 21 residence matches within the Championship (D1 L3) and have stored 14 clear sheets in that run.

In the meantime, Coventry have stored issues tight on the highway lately, not conceding an away aim since a 2-2 draw with Luton in September – 4 video games in the past.

You will get 17/2 on a goalless draw on this one.

Birmingham to pile the strain on Neil?

After three successive losses, Stoke received again to profitable methods at Wigan on Wednesday because of Josh Tymon’s second-half strike. Will that encourage the Potters to say solely their third residence win of the season?

Birmingham make the brief journey to Stoke on Saturday, with the Blues trying to climb into the highest half with a win.

Alex Neil’s residence report within the division affords the guests loads of hope. The Scot has solely gained seven of his final 32 residence Championship matches (D8 L17) and has misplaced his final two.

Birmingham to win is at present priced at 13/5, whereas Stoke to climb above their opponents with a win is 21/20