Before the round - trends on English Championship (12/09/2020)

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The new season in the English Championship is ready to kick in this week. It will be interesting to see how the newcomers are going to perform in their opening games.

Bournemouth - Blackburn Rovers

Starting with Bournemouth, who are going to face Blackburn Rovers in search of the first three points.

While the home side were unfortunate to be relegated from the Premier League, the away side, on the other hand, didn't manage to impress their fans with outstanding results last season.

• Bournemouth have won two of their 5 most recent matches against Blackburn Rovers in all competitions.
• Blackburn Rovers have been defeated in 5 of their last 6 away matches in all competitions.
• Blackburn Rovers have won only 1 of their last 7 away Championship matches.
• Both teams scored in 6 of Blackburn Rovers's last 7 games in all competitions.
• Prediction: Bournemouth @ 2.00

Barnsley - Luton Town

Barnsley will face Luton Town in a tense opening match.

These two teams finished close to the relegation zone last season, which must be improved this season, having in mind the newcomers.

• Barnsley are on a successful run of 5 home games in all competitions where they have kept a clean sheet.
• Barnsley have managed to win 3 consecutive games in all competitions.
• A period of 6 straight games without a defeat marks the all competitions campaign of Luton Town.
• In their 16 most recent away matches of all competitions, Luton Town have suffered 9 losses by 2+ goals.
• Prediction: Luton Town @ 3.60

Huddersfield - Norwich City

In their first Championship game, Norwich City will face Huddersfield - another team, who also got relegated from the Premier League two seasons ago.

Ever since their relegation from the Premier League, the home side haven't shown good form, finishing on the 18th place last season in the Championship.

• Huddersfield's 7 most recent games in all competitions have finished in a draws at half time.
• Huddersfield have lost by 2+ goals in 5 of their last 10 Championship games.
• Norwich City have suffered 12 straight defeats in their most recent clashes in all competitions.
• Norwich City's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 5 of their last 38 matches (all competitions).
• Prediction: Huddersfield @ 3.44

Preston North End - Swansea City

Preston NE and Swansea City will face each other in a rather intriguing match on Saturday.

Both teams performed quite well last season ending in the upper half of the table, where Swansea City even had the chance to get promoted.

• Preston NE have achieved just 2 wins in their 12 most recent games in Championship.
• In their last 7 games in all competitions, Preston North End have been undefeated on 6 occasions.
• Swansea City are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 games against Preston North End in Championship.
• Both teams scored in 8 of Swansea City's last 10 away matches in Championship.
• Prediction: Swansea City @ 3.30