EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Millwall v QPR - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Millwall's recent Championship matches have been brimming with goalmouth excitement. All of their last 5 have had over 2.5 goals, and Saturday against Queens Park Rangers could well be more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that A. Neil and J. Stéphan send their teams out to go for glory.

Norwich v Cardiff - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - over

Bore-draws have been an almost unheard of occurrence in Norwich City's Championship outings recently. Their last 62 have had over 0.5 goals, and Saturday lunch time's clash with B. Barry-Murphy's Cardiff City really should deliver more of the same.

Southampton v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw

Derby County simply have not been able to find a way past Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 6 occasions since 2008, and Southampton have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at St. Mary's Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Eustace & co.

Bolton v Portsmouth - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under

Fans travelling to Macron Stadium this Saturday to watch Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth might already be concerned about a boring afternoon, and with good reason. S. Schumacher's charges have been involved in 2 matches with under 0.5 goals this term, the highest number of any team in the Championship. Will anybody score? Bet against it at leading odds of 12.00.

Lincoln v Wrexham - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's exactly what must be done by Lincoln City boss C. Cohen on Saturday. His side face Wrexham having lost each of their last 3 Championship matches.

M'Boro v Bristol C - Double Chance - away win or draw

Middlesbrough simply have not been able to find a way past Bristol City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 9 occasions since 2022, and Bristol City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Riverside Stadium could be a really difficult one for K. Hellberg & co.

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

Sheffield United have enjoyed success against Watford in the Championship of late, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. A. Dionisi will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while C. Wilder will be hopeful of more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

Stoke v Birmingham - Half Time / Full Time - away / away

Those that favour the half time/full time market will be keeping their eye on Birmingham City. C. Davies's side has been impressively commanding in recent Championship matches, winning at HT in each of their last 3 and going on to win them all at full time. Stoke City on Saturday afternoon will be one to watch.

Swansea v West Brom - Double Chance - away win or draw

J. Morrison and his West Bromwich Albion troops have gained a useful way of claiming something from pretty much every Championship match they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so Vitor Matos and his Swansea City side will have their work cut out if they're to get the win at Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

West Ham v Preston - Half Time / Full Time - home+home

Preston North End will be hoping not to add to the 7 games they have already lost at both halftime and fulltime this term when they play West Ham United on Saturday. G. Alexander's players already lead the rest of the Championship in that category, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss S. Parker will be licking his lips, however.

Wolves v Charlton - Double Chance - home win or draw

P. da Silva Peixoto and his Wolverhampton Wanderers troops have found a convenient habit of taking something from just about every Championship game they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so N. Jones and his Charlton Athletic charges will have to be at their best if they're going to get anything at Molineux Stadium on Saturday.

Burnley v Blackburn - Double Chance - away win or draw

Being a football fan can be draining, and Burnley’s dogged old follows know that only too well at the moment. Their club, led by F. Celestini, has not won any of their last 6 Championship matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Sunday lunch time. Backing opposition boss T. Mowbray to extend the run by guiding his side to anything other than a defeat is available at best odds of 1.83.

Burnley v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming game between Burnley and Birmingham City could be worth a look. F. Celestini's side have lost 7 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's a record in the Championship.