Championship Midweek Preview — March 10, 2026

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Championship Midweek Preview — March 10, 2026

Generated 9 March 2026 at 08:00

wagerbase analysis of this midweek's Championship fixtures. Our model has analysed 23 matches and identified 7 value picks where the model sees a significant edge over bet365's prices.

wagerbase Season Performance

MetricValue
Total Picks511
Record237W - 272L
Hit Rate46.4%
ROI+3.1%
Season P&L+15.65u

All picks are tracked in real-time on our Performance page. Every pick is logged automatically when the model identifies an edge of +5 percentage points or more.

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Top Value Picks

The midweek fixtures where wagerbase sees the biggest pricing errors from bet365.

Leicester vs Bristol City

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 19:45

xG: Leicester 2.04 - 0.82 Bristol City

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Leicester Win65.8%44.4%+15.0%
Draw19.7%28.6%-8.9%
Bristol City Win14.4%35.1%-20.6%

This is the standout value bet of the Tue 10 Mar card. The 2.86 combined xG line suggests a typical Championship encounter. A 1-0 is the most likely scoreline at 11.9%.

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Sheff Wed vs Watford

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 19:45

xG: Sheff Wed 1.51 - 1.07 Watford

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Sheff Wed Win47.8%15.4%+15.0%
Draw25.1%23.1%+2.0%
Watford Win27.1%69.0%-41.9%

bet365 has Watford as favourites but wagerbase disagrees — the model paints a very different picture. Neither a goalfest nor a bore draw on paper — 2.58 xG points to a competitive game. A 1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 11.9%.

Leicester vs QPR

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Leicester 2.30 - 0.76 QPR

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Leicester Win72.3%47.6%+15.0%
Draw16.8%30.8%-14.0%
QPR Win10.9%31.3%-20.4%

Home advantage gives Leicester a 72.3% chance according to wagerbase — well above what bet365 implies. Expect an open game — the model projects 3.06 combined xG. A 2-0 is the most likely scoreline at 12.4%.

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Sheff Wed vs Ipswich

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Sheff Wed 1.42 - 1.87 Ipswich

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Sheff Wed Win29.4%7.7%+15.0%
Draw22.0%16.7%+5.3%
Ipswich Win48.6%87.0%-38.4%

A +15.0% edge makes this one of the strongest plays on the slate. This has all the makings of a high-scoring affair at 3.29 xG. A 1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 9.6%.

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Birmingham vs Sheff Utd

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Birmingham 0.79 - 1.23 Sheff Utd

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Birmingham Win24.0%45.5%-21.4%
Draw28.9%29.4%-0.5%
Sheff Utd Win47.0%35.5%+11.6%

The model rates Sheff Utd's away chances at 47.0% — bet365's 35.5% is far too low. The 2.02 combined xG line suggests a typical Championship encounter. A 0-1 is the most likely scoreline at 16.6%.

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Millwall vs Blackburn

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Millwall 1.08 - 0.86 Blackburn

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Millwall Win40.7%64.1%-23.4%
Draw30.4%28.6%+1.9%
Blackburn Win28.8%18.2%+10.7%

bet365 are offering generous odds here. wagerbase puts the true probability 10.7 points higher than the market implies. Low xG of 1.94 points to a tight game where one goal could settle it. A 1-0 is the most likely scoreline at 15.9%.

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Birmingham vs QPR

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 19:45

xG: Birmingham 1.25 - 1.07 QPR

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Birmingham Win40.6%59.5%-18.9%
Draw27.4%26.7%+0.7%
QPR Win32.0%22.2%+9.7%

wagerbase sees clear value here at 9.7 percentage points above the market. Expected goals of 1.25 vs 1.07 suggest a balanced contest. A 1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 12.8%.

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Middlesbrough vs Bristol City

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 12:30

xG: Middlesbrough 1.51 - 1.06 Bristol City

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Middlesbrough Win48.2%66.2%-18.1%
Draw25.1%25.6%-0.5%
Bristol City Win26.7%18.2%+8.5%

The bookmakers are underrating this outcome by a significant margin. The model projects 1.51 xG for the hosts and 1.06 for the visitors. A 1-0 is the most likely scoreline at 11.9%.

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Coventry vs Southampton

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 12:30

xG: Coventry 1.83 - 1.57 Southampton

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Coventry Win44.6%56.8%-12.2%
Draw22.0%26.7%-4.7%
Southampton Win33.5%25.6%+7.8%

Southampton on the road at 33.5% looks like a gift at odds of 3.90. Combined xG of 3.40 means this is set up for goals. A 1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 9.4%.

West Brom vs Southampton

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 19:45

xG: West Brom 1.63 - 1.41 Southampton

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
West Brom Win43.1%37.7%+5.3%
Draw23.4%28.6%-5.2%
Southampton Win33.5%41.7%-8.1%

A +5.3% edge makes this one of the strongest plays on the slate. With 3.04 expected goals, both defences will be busy. A 1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 10.7%.

Close Contests

Tight, evenly-matched fixtures where the market has it about right. No strong edges, but these are the games most likely to produce drama.

Norwich vs Sheff Utd

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 19:45

xG: Norwich 1.23 - 1.39 Sheff Utd

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Norwich Win33.4%40.0%-6.6%
Draw25.5%28.6%-3.0%
Sheff Utd Win41.1%39.2%+1.9%

The bookmakers have this one nailed — our model agrees this is a genuine coin flip. Combined xG of 2.62 points to a standard Championship contest. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 12.1%.

Oxford Utd vs Blackburn

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 19:45

xG: Oxford Utd 1.14 - 1.07 Blackburn

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Oxford Utd Win37.5%37.7%-0.3%
Draw28.4%31.3%-2.9%
Blackburn Win34.2%39.2%-5.0%

Nothing separates these two sides on paper. Oxford Utd at 37.5% and Blackburn at 34.2% — take your pick. Combined xG of 2.21 points to a standard Championship contest. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 13.0%.

Avoid — Market Has It Right

Fixtures where bet365's pricing aligns with our model. No value to be found here — the bookmaker has priced these accurately.

Millwall vs Derby

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 19:45

xG: Millwall 1.09 - 0.77 Derby

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Millwall Win43.3%52.4%-9.1%
Draw31.0%29.4%+1.6%
Derby Win25.7%25.6%+0.1%

Millwall are rightfully favoured at 43.3% and bet365 agrees. No edge to exploit. The 1.86 xG line suggests it won't be a classic. Most likely scoreline: 1-0 (17.4%).

Portsmouth vs Swansea

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 19:45

xG: Portsmouth 1.54 - 1.19 Swansea

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Portsmouth Win45.6%48.8%-3.2%
Draw24.6%28.6%-4.0%
Swansea Win29.8%30.3%-0.5%

The market has this one priced correctly. wagerbase and bet365 see eye to eye on Portsmouth's chances. Most likely scoreline: 1-1 (11.7%).

Stoke vs Ipswich

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 20:00

xG: Stoke 1.12 - 1.72 Ipswich

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Stoke Win25.2%25.0%+0.2%
Draw23.3%27.8%-4.5%
Ipswich Win51.5%55.2%-3.7%

bet365's pricing is spot-on here — our model's probabilities are within a couple of points across the board. Most likely scoreline: 1-1 (11.0%).

Coventry vs Preston

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 20:00

xG: Coventry 1.76 - 0.91 Preston

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Coventry Win57.6%70.4%-12.9%
Draw22.8%21.1%+1.8%
Preston Win19.6%16.7%+2.9%

No value to be found. Coventry at 57.6% is fairly priced by the market. Most likely scoreline: 1-0 (12.5%).

Stoke vs Watford

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Stoke 1.20 - 0.98 Watford

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Stoke Win41.4%42.6%-1.2%
Draw28.4%32.3%-3.9%
Watford Win30.2%36.4%-6.1%

Stoke are rightfully favoured at 41.4% and bet365 agrees. No edge to exploit. Most likely scoreline: 1-0 (13.9%).

West Brom vs Hull

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: West Brom 1.35 - 0.77 Hull

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
West Brom Win50.8%48.8%+2.0%
Draw27.5%30.8%-3.3%
Hull Win21.7%30.3%-8.6%

The market has this one priced correctly. wagerbase and bet365 see eye to eye on West Brom's chances. Most likely scoreline: 1-0 (16.5%).

Norwich vs Preston

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 15:00

xG: Norwich 1.88 - 1.10 Preston

Outcomewagerbasebet365Edge
Norwich Win55.8%64.1%-8.3%
Draw22.0%27.0%-5.1%
Preston Win22.2%19.0%+3.2%

bet365's pricing is spot-on here — our model's probabilities are within a couple of points across the board. Most likely scoreline: 1-1 (10.3%).

Outside Model Coverage

These fixtures feature teams not currently in the wagerbase model. Odds are shown for reference only.

Wrexham vs Hull

Kickoff: Tue 10 Mar, 19:45

Outcomebet365 OddsImplied
Wrexham Win1.8653.8%
Draw3.6027.8%
Hull Win3.8026.3%

Middlesbrough vs Charlton

Kickoff: Wed 11 Mar, 19:45

Outcomebet365 OddsImplied
Middlesbrough Win1.3773.0%
Draw4.5022.2%
Charlton Win7.5013.3%

Wrexham vs Swansea

Kickoff: Fri 13 Mar, 20:00

Outcomebet365 OddsImplied
Wrexham Win1.9651.0%
Draw3.3030.3%
Swansea Win3.5028.6%

Oxford Utd vs Charlton

Kickoff: Sat 14 Mar, 12:30

Outcomebet365 OddsImplied
Oxford Utd Win2.0548.8%
Draw3.1032.3%
Charlton Win3.3030.3%

Accumulator Suggestion

Our 4-fold accumulator combines the strongest edges from this midweek's fixtures:

MatchSelectionOddsEdge
Leicester vs Bristol CityHome Win2.25+15.0%
Leicester vs QPRHome Win2.10+15.0%
Birmingham vs Sheff UtdAway Win2.82+11.6%
Millwall vs BlackburnAway Win5.50+10.7%

Combined odds: 73.28

Every selection in this acca is backed by a model edge of at least +5%. Accumulators carry higher risk than singles, but when every leg has genuine value, the expected return compounds. All individual picks are tracked as 1u flat stake singles on the Performance page.

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