Championship Betting Tips: Aston Villa well-placed to secure Premier League promotion

After Fulham and Aston Villa just missed out on automatic promotion while Derby County and Middlesbrough managed to secure their place in the top six, those four clubs must do battle in the Championship play-offs.

Fulham favourites

The Whites are heavy-favourites at 13/8 (2.63) with dabblebet and it is easy to see why. In their last 30 games, Slavisa Jokanovic’s side have won 21 times, taken 69 points and scored 61 goals - the best record in the Championship on all three counts.

The goals of wide forward Ryan Sessegnon and target man Aleksandar Mitrovic have been crucial during that period, while Tom Cairney has been a controlling influence in midfield.

If the Cottagers are to live up to their billing, a vast improvement on the final day 3-1 loss at Birmingham is required, but prior form offers reason to think that poor performance was an anomaly.

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Rowett's rampant Rams

Outsiders at 4/1 (5.0), Gary Rowett’s men have only won four of their final 16 league games, with fans concerned about a lack of mobility in midfield and opposing teams finding ways to nullify Matej Vydra’s threat.

However, those fears have been quelled by convincing 3-1 and 4-1 wins over Cardiff and Barnsley respectively in their last two home matches, suggesting the Rams might be rekindling form at the right time.

Britt key for Boro

A 3/1 (4.0) shot for promotion, Boro have challenged the stereotype of Tony Pulis sides lacking attacking intent by finding the scoresheet in each of their final 14 games.

Poacher Britt Assombalonga has recently taken his seasonal tally to 15 while creativity stems from a combination of set piece proficiency and the sheer pace of Adama Traore, who faces former club Aston Villa in the semi-final.

Value with Villa

It is Steve Bruce's men who feature as our best bet to win the play-offs at 11/4 (3.75); the Midlanders have beaten the three teams above them at home this season and appear to relish the big occasions.

Playmaker Jack Grealish has finished the campaign in fine form and could be pivotal to their chances, as could James Chester, who has been among the second-tier’s most consistent centre-backs.

Bruce has an impeccable promotion record and with him in charge, they may cut short their top flight exile to two years.

Aston Villa to win the Championship play-offs at 11/4 (3.75) for a 2pt stake with dabblebet   dabblebet