EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Bristol C v Derby - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Bristol City have had too many chances to test that theory this term. 17 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will J. Eustace and his Derby County team be able to inject goals into this clash on Friday? Or will it be same old same old?

Leicester v Charlton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Leicester City followers have become used to action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in each of their last 12 matches. Charlton Athletic on Saturday lunch time should be another ding-dong battle.

Sheff Wed v Wrexham - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's exactly what must be done by Sheffield Wednesday boss H. Pedersen on Saturday. His team faces Wrexham having lost each of their last 5 Championship matches.

Stoke v Southampton - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw

It might not be an honour they're all that enamoured with, but Southampton currently lead all opponents in the Championship when it comes to games drawn at both halftime and fulltime this campaign, with their tally now at 8 in 29 matches. They will put that unwanted consistency on the line versus Stoke City at bet365 Stadium on Saturday, in a fixture that could see yet another stalemate.

Blackburn v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Hull City and Blackburn Rovers could be worth checking out. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 19 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from V. Ismaël's men could keep the score down.

M'Boro v Norwich - Double Chance - home win or draw

Norwich City simply have not been able to find a way past Middlesbrough in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 8 occasions since 2021, and Middlesbrough have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Riverside Stadium could be a tricky one for L. Manning & co.

Oxford Utd v Birmingham - Over / Under 3.5 Goals - under

Supporters have seen 3 goals or less in all of Oxford United's last 15 Championship outings. As they go head to head with C. Davies's Birmingham City at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday, those in the know will be backing another low-scoring affair.

Portsmouth v West Brom - Double Chance - home win or draw

What a miserable set of results for West Bromwich Albion and their fans, with their last Championship success now coming 5 matches ago. Boss R. Mason needs to find a way out, and sooner rather than later. Will Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday come too soon, or be a turning point?

QPR v Coventry - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 10 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

Watford v Swansea - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Watford and Swansea City have been involved in a number of cagey affairs in recent years. With each of their last 5 Championship meetings seeing under 2.5 goals, the attackers picked by J. Gracia Carlos and A. Sheehan may be in for a tough afternoon.

Blackburn v Sheff Wed - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Who doesn't love a goal-fest? And there's every chance we'll see one when Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday clash on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. V. Ismaël and H. Pedersen's XIs have shown they know their way to goal, and our smart members believe they will again at Ewood Park. 6 of them are tipping the fixture to deliver at least 3 goals before full time. 1.80 is the top price in our betslip for this suggestion, and it will have plenty of people getting excited.

Hull v Watford - Win / Draw / Win - home win

There is more support for the home win than any other bet, as Hull City and Watford clash in the Championship on Tuesday. No less than 7 have saved that bet on the site, with best odds of 2.80 proving to be enticing enough for many.

Portsmouth v Ipswich - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Ipswich Town have enjoyed plenty of success on their travels over the years, and our intrepid tipsters evidentally believe they can find more, as 11 of them are expecting K. McKenna and his boys to claim an away win as they visit Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the Championship on Tuesday evening. The home fans may not be happy about it, but that’s what they reckon will happen. If you felt the urge to go with their tip, 1.62 is about the best value you’ll find.

Sheff Utd v Oxford Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Oxford United will, it could be argued, have the opportunity to play without pressure as face a tough trip to Bramall Lane. Home victories occur frequently in the Championship, and the expectation is that Sheffield United and their manager C. Wilder will deliver another one as they face G. Rowett's troops on Tuesday evening. 36 of KO's users have predicted that outcome, taking advantage of best odds of 1.44, and our 60.73 gives a 60.73% chance of them celebrating another win come full time.

Charlton v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Charlton Athletic might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 10 games this campaign in which both clubs have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

Charlton v Portsmouth - Win / Draw / Win - away win

It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's the task facing Charlton Athletic boss N. Jones on Saturday. His players face Portsmouth having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 4 Championship matches.