EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

Low scoring games aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Bristol City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this term. 17 of their side's matches 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 capable of adding some goalmouth action into this encounter on Friday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Leicester v Charlton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Leicester City followers have come to expect drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in every one of their last 12 games. Charlton Athletic on Saturday lunch time should be another thriller.

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

Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, 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 games.

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

It might not be a record they're all that enamoured with, but Southampton currently lead all opposition in the Championship when it comes to matches where they've been drawing at both the break and the final whistle this campaign, with their tally now at 8 in 29 outings. They will put that unwanted consistency on the line versus Stoke City at bet365 Stadium on Saturday, in a clash that could see yet another tie.

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 one to watch. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 19 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from V. Ismaël's men could ruin the spectacle.

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

Norwich City have found something of a bogey team in Middlesbrough in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have played 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

There have been 3 goals or less in each of Oxford United's last 15 Championship outings. As they clash with C. Davies's Birmingham City at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday, tipsters should be backing more of the same.

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

Following your favourite footy team year after year can be hard going, and West Bromwich Albion’s long-suffering follows know that feeling especially well at the moment. Their side, led by R. Mason, is now winless in their previous 5 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition gaffer J. Mousinho to add another to that list by inspiring his side to anything other than a defeat can be bet on at best odds of 1.50.

QPR v Coventry - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 10 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the most in the Championship.

Watford v Swansea - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Watford and Swansea City have laboured through a number of cagey affairs in recent years. With each of their last 5 Championship meetings having under 2.5 goals, the forwards 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

Unsurpisingly, Hull City's adoring supporters have big expectations of their club and, according to our bettors, they may just be going home happy on Tuesday evening. 7 of our users are betting that S. Jakirović's side will get the win as J. Gracia Carlos's Watford visit KCOM Stadium. Here's hoping they're proved right!

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

Winning on a visit to Fratton Park is always difficult, but clearly K. McKenna has shown enough as Ipswich Town manager to convince KO's users that he’s capable of delivering exactly that - 11 have have tipped the away win in Tuesday’s Championship showdown between Portsmouth and K. McKenna. Fancy taking the same bet? Best odds of 1.62 are being given by some of the UK's top bookmakers.

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 backing goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Charlton Athletic could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 10 games this term 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.