EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Bolton v Preston - Double Chance - away win or draw

Bolton Wanderers have found something of a bogey team in Preston North End in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 6 occasions since 2015, and Preston North End have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Macron Stadium could be a really difficult one for S. Schumacher & co.

Bristol C v Millwall - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Millwall's recent outings in the Championship have delivered goals and thrills along the way, but it has been a while since A. Neil's side gave their followers one of those games that has you waxing lyrical in the pub afterwards. There have been no more than 4 goals in every one of their last 30 outings.

Charlton v Derby - Both Teams To Score - yes

Charlton Athletic followers have become used to drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in all of their last 7 games. Derby County on Saturday afternoon may well be another thriller.

M'Boro v Lincoln - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

We could just get one of the games of the season when Middlesbrough and Lincoln City face off on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. K. Hellberg and 's squads are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and KickOff's well-informed bettors believe they will again at Riverside Stadium. 8 of them are tipping there to be over 2.5 goals in total. 1.67 is the highest price available for their bet, and we can think of much worse places to put your money!

Norwich v West Brom - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Most of us have heard of 'the wisdom of the crowd', and our hive of members may just be wiser than most. On Saturday, 7 have opted to back Norwich City to win against West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road. With odds of 2.05 from the bookies, they'll be keeping fingers crossed that P. Clement delivers a masterclass and brings home that invaluable home win.

Portsmouth v QPR - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's the task facing Queens Park Rangers boss J. Stéphan on Saturday. His team faces Portsmouth having been beaten in each of their last 4 Championship games.

Stoke v Swansea - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's the task facing Stoke City boss M. Robins on Saturday. His team faces Swansea City having been beaten in each of their last 4 Championship outings.

Sheff Utd v Birmingham - Double Chance - away win or draw

We all dream of our club suddenly becoming invincible, and for some fans that dream comes true. It has been weeks since Birmingham City’s merry supporters watched their lads get beaten in the Championship. C. Davies’s squad is now unbeaten in 5 outings, and he'll be telling them that they can keep that streak running against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday evening. Top odds of 1.50 can be grabbed to back Birmingham City to avoid defeat yet again.

Watford v Southampton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

We could just get one of the games of the season when Watford and Southampton clash on Sunday afternoon in the Championship. A. Dionisi and 's squads are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and KickOff's hive of tipsters have faith in them to illustrate that at Vicarage Road. 5 of them are betting on the game to have over 2.5 goals before full time. 1.73 is the highest price among the UK's top bookmakers for that bet, and there will be a lot of happy faces around if it does deliver.

Burnley v West Ham - Double Chance - away win or draw

It has been a dismal succession of results for Burnley and their faithful followers, with their last Championship victory now coming 12 games ago. Boss N. Hayen simply must find a remedy, and preferably right away. Will West Ham United at Turf Moor on Sunday provide some relief?

Cardiff v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Tipsters and fans alike will be praying for a deluge of goals when Cardiff City and Wrexham face off on Monday night in the Championship. B. Barry-Murphy and P. Parkinson's squads are more than talented enough to score in this fixture, and our hive of tipsters fancy them to demonstrate that at Cardiff City Stadium. 5 of them have backed there to be at least 3 goals before full time. 1.73 is the most-enticing price in our betslip for that bet, and it could well be one to watch.

Birmingham v Bristol C - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Birmingham City and Bristol City might well warrant a closer look. C. Davies's side have lost 0 games this term in which both sides have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

Wrexham v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Birmingham City and Wrexham might well warrant a closer look. C. Davies's side have lost 0 games this campaign in which both teams have found the net. That's a record in the Championship.