EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

Just as fans always have done, Sheffield United's adoring fans have come to expect a lot from their side and, according to KO's tipsters, they may just be going home happy on Friday night. 5 of our tipsters are predicting that C. Wilder's side will claim victory as P. Parkinson's Wrexham visit Bramall Lane. Here's hoping they're proved right!

Lincoln v Birmingham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Lincoln City's recent Championship outings have been brimming with goalmouth action. All of their last 5 have had over 2.5 goals, and Saturday against Birmingham City could well deliver more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that C. Cohen and C. Davies send their teams out to attack.

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

Watford will be under no illusions as to the scale of the task at hand as they visit Carrow Road. Home victories occur most of the time in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Norwich City and their manager P. Clement will claim another one as they do battle with A. Dionisi's troops on Saturday lunch time. 5 of KickOff's users have predicted that outcome, making the most of best odds of 1.53, and KickOff's predictive algorithm suggests there's 57.51% chance of them being proved correct.

Stoke v Preston - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Preston North End will be feeling hopeful yet realistic as they prepare for a trip to bet365 Stadium. Home victories occur more often than not in the Championship, and most would expect Stoke City and their coach M. Robins will deliver another one as they face G. Alexander's troops on Saturday lunch time. 8 of our bettors have are backing just that, making the most of best odds of 1.73, and KO's algorithm suggests there's 61.42% probability of exactly that happening.

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

Low scoring matches aren't always boring, but fans of Bristol City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 7 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will S. Schumacher and his Bolton Wanderers side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Burnley v Portsmouth - Both Teams To Score - yes

Supporters at Turf Moor may be banking on action at both ends on Saturday, and with good reason if Burnley's recent record is to be continued. We've seen BTTS in 11 of their 12 Championship fixtures this season, the largest number in the competition.

M'Boro v Charlton - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Charlton Athletic will be feeling hopeful yet realistic as they prepare for a trip to Riverside Stadium. Home wins occur frequently in the Championship, and most would expect Middlesbrough and their boss K. Hellberg will deliver exactly that as they square up against N. Jones's troops on Saturday afternoon. 9 of our bettors have predicted that outcome, making the most of best odds of 1.25, and KO's algorithm suggests there's 65.94% chance of them celebrating another win come full time.

Millwall v Derby - Win / Draw / Win - home win

It seems we're looking firmly at a home win, or at least that's what our stat-fuelled bettors believe is heading our way, as Millwall and Derby County clash in the Championship on Saturday. A total of 5 have saved that bet on the site, with highest odds of 1.67 enough to make them believe they can turn a profit.

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

Queens Park Rangers will be under no illusions as to the scale of the task at hand as they visit St. Mary's Stadium. Home victories occur regularly in the Championship, and most would expect Southampton and their coach T. Eckert will claim another one as they face J. Stéphan's charges on Saturday afternoon. 7 of our bettors have predicted that outcome, with best odds of 1.75, and KickOff's predictive algorithm places a 57.13% probability of just that.

Swansea v Blackburn - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Thanks to recent results, Swansea City's dedicated followers have big expectations of their club and, according to our tipsters, they may just have them met on Saturday afternoon. 5 of those tipsters are predicting that Vitor Matos's XI will get the win as T. Mowbray's Blackburn Rovers visit Liberty Stadium. Will they be proved right? Only time will tell.

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

West Bromwich Albion have found something of a bogey team in West Ham United in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 5 occasions since 2017, and West Ham United have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at London Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Morrison & co.

Wolves v Cardiff - Win / Draw / Win - home win

KickOff's tipsters have a strong feeling about this match, and the evidence to back it up. On Saturday, 7 have seen fit to tip Wolverhampton Wanderers to claim victory over Cardiff City at Molineux Stadium. Backing the home win at odds of 1.67 from the bookies, they'll be hoping beyond hope P. da Silva Peixoto delivers a masterclass and brings home that invaluable home win.

QPR v Burnley - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Burnley and Queens Park Rangers could be worth a look. F. Celestini's side have lost 6 games this season in which both sides have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

Cardiff v Burnley - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming match between Burnley and Cardiff City might well be worth a look. F. Celestini's side have lost 6 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.