Sunday's Both Teams To Score Tips: Championship Matches Dominate 9/1 Acca
A happy New Year to readers of The Panel’s both teams to column which this week comes from Sunday’s fixtures instead of the first day of 2026.
With a full Football League programme taking place on Thursday, that means the stats will be out of kilter as this preview was written at the end of December, but the team remain confident of hitting the jackpot.
The last two previews have fallen a goal short, but the Panel are 9.5 points in profit heading into the new year, so it’s been a decent first half of the season.
Sunday’s BTTS tips come mainly from the Championship and can be backed as a four-fold acca at 9/1 with a couple of betting sites.
BTTS Tips: Middlesbrough Vs Southampton
Middlesbrough’s promotion charge suffered another setback this week as they lost 1-0 at home to Hull to extend their winless run to three games, despite taking 23 shots – five of which were on target.
They also failed to score in all three games and it remains to be seen whether they can break their duck against Derby on Thursday.
Fortunately, Sunday sees the visit of Southampton, who have scored and conceded in all 13 away games in the Championship this season and drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough at St Mary’s towards the end of September.
Saints’ last seven matches have also hit the BTTS bull’s-eye which could become eight against Millwall on Thursday afternoon.
Boro head coach Kim Hellberg is still trying to address his side’s finishing, but with the visitors only keeping three clean sheets at the time of writing, The Panel are confident this match will deliver the goods.
The Panel's BTTS Tips 1: Middlesbrough Vs Southampton - 8/13 With Bet365
The Panel's Sunday BTTS Predictions: January 4
- Middlesbrough Vs Southampton - 8/13 With Bet365
- Derby Vs Wrexham - 10/11 With BetTOM
- Bristol City Vs Preston - 11/13 With BetGoodwin
- Reading Vs Stockport - 4/5 With BetGoodwin
*Odds correct at time of publication, 5.30pm, 30/12/2025
Both Teams To Score Acca: Derby Vs Wrexham
Derby’s Championship clash with Wrexham has the highest odds of the four legs at 10/11 on several betting apps.
The Rams are on a spectacular run of scoring and conceding even if they fail to oblige against Middlesbrough on New Year’s Day.
John Eustace’s side would have paid out in 11 of their last 12 matches in the second tier and only twice have they failed to score this season – the best record in the division.
Wrexham head to Pride Park buoyed by back-to-back home victories against in-form Sheffield United and promotion hopefuls Preston which extended their run of goals at both ends to four games.
The Welshmen overcame a 3-1 deficit to beat the Blades 5-3 and hopefully the goals will flow against Derby, who drew 1-1 with Wrexham when the teams met in Wales.
The Panel's BTTS Tips 2: Derby Vs Wrexham - 10/11 With BetTOM
BTTS Predictions: Bristol City Vs Preston
The last selection from the Championship involves two teams on the fringe of the play-offs at the time of writing, so there is plenty at stake.
Bristol City only have a 50% both teams to score record in the Championship, but ahead of Thursday’s home clash with Portsmouth, their last two games would have paid out in this market.
However, Preston have ticked the BTTS box in 10 of their previous 11 matches – excluding the New Year’s day clash with Sheffield Wednesday – so the signs look promising, despite a goalless draw between these teams in September.
Both teams are in the top 10 for expected goals in terms of the quality of chances allowed, so both defences could be tested at Ashton Gate.
BetGoodwin is the pick of the bookmakers for this game, offering 11/13 on goals at both ends.
The Panel's BTTS Tips 3: Bristol City Vs Preston - 11/13 With BetGoodwin
BTTS Acca: Reading Vs Stockport
The Panel’s final tip comes from League One where play-off-chasers Reading entertain promotion hopefuls Stockport.
The Royals have the best both teams to score record in the division at 68% and, since losing 2-0 to Huddersfield in the second match of the season, they have scored in every home game.
Reading’s last three matches have also involved goal at both ends, while Stockport are on a four-match run of scoring and conceding.
In September, these teams drew 1-1 at Edgeley Park where the Hatters won 4-1 last season, three months before they won 3-1 at the ‘Mad Stad’.
Conceding twice against lowly Doncaster on Monday bodes well, so The Panel are happy with this game as leg four which can be backed at 4/5 with Bet365.
The Panel's BTTS Tips 4: Reading Vs Stockport - 4/5 With BetGoodwin
* An acca on Sunday's BTTS tips is priced at 9/1 with BetGoodwin.
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