Championship tips for festive fixtures featuring Newcastle v Sheffield Wednesday clash

The hosts have Elias Kachunga to thank for such success, with the forward having dispatched three goals in those three games, so backing him to strike again anytime at 7/5 is well worth backing.

Gayle to open scoring against Sheff Wed

Rafael Benitez’s league leaders Newcastle United have been asserting their dominance in recent weeks and look likely of maintaining that run against Sheffield Wednesday.

The Magpies have been benefiting from the impressive form of summer signing Dwight Gayle, having struck 17 times in 20 appearances this term, and he is a tasty 5/2 to open the scoring in this latest match-up.

Brighton and QPR to draw

There has been at least one fixture drawn between Brighton and Hove Albion and QPR for the last four seasons in which the two sides have been in the same division.

That trend could continue in their latest meeting and another sharing of the spoils is 3/1 to occur this time out.

Derby to beat Birmingham and both score

Only one place and two points separate Derby County and Birmingham City in the Championship standings currently, with the former leading narrowly in seventh position.

So, in what is a crucial clash for the two sides, the Rams are a promising 3/1 to secure three points with both teams getting on the scoresheet.

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