Good Picks for Good Friday: Accumulator Tip for March 29

After the international break, action returns to the English Championship as Leicester and Leeds vie for the top spot. We bring to you the best picks from the games in the Championship on this special Good Friday. Happy Holidays!

Leicester City will aim to maintain their aspirations for an immediate return to the English top flight as they take on Bristol City away on Friday. In the first leg, Leicester secured a 1-0 victory over Bristol City. The Foxes have demonstrated dominance over Bristol City in recent encounters, having won three consecutive matches against them.

Sitting comfortably atop the Championship, Leicester appeared poised for promotion with their confident performances. Meanwhile, Bristol City has encountered challenges, particularly at home, with only two wins in their last seven matches played at their stadium.

• W2

Southampton kept their hopes of automatic promotion alive with an exhilarating 4-2 triumph at home against Sunderland before the international break. However, they face pressure to secure another victory as they host Middlesbrough at St. Mary's Stadium. Middlesbrough, reflecting on some mid-season struggles, may lament missed opportunities in their campaign. They currently sit seven points adrift of the playoffs and are running out of time, suggesting another season of Championship football awaits them.

In recent matches, Southampton have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine games since February. Similarly, Middlesbrough has witnessed a significant number of their recent matches exceeding the 2.5 goals mark, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 14 of their last 18 away matches since November. With both teams displaying decent form and Southampton's trend of high-scoring home fixtures, I am confidently backing over 2.5 goals to be scored at St. Mary's Stadium.

• Over 2.5

Watford have struggled in their recent outings, managing just one victory, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches. In contrast, Leeds United enter the fixture at Vicarage Road with significant momentum, boasting three consecutive wins. This streak has propelled them to the top of the Championship standings, albeit sharing the position on goal difference.

Despite their inconsistency, Watford has displayed their attacking prowess in nearly all of their recent home fixtures, largely driven by the talents of Emmanuel Dennis and Yáser Asprilla. The upcoming clash between these two sides is expected to feature goals from both teams, as defensive vulnerabilities are likely to be exploited by the quality present in each squad's forward line.

• BTTS