EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Blackburn v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes

Supporters at Ewood Park may be anticipating action at both ends on Saturday, and rightly so if Leicester City's past record is anything to go by. We've seen BTTS in 33 of their 45 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.

Bristol C v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no

If the form book is to be believed, we can expect at least one defence to earn a clean sheet at Ashton Gate on Saturday, as M. Robins and R. Hodgson's teams meet. Stoke City have had the most fixtures where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this season - 25 out of 45 played. Both gaffers will just be hoping it isn't their side that flounders in front of goal.

Derby v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming match between Derby County and Sheffield United might well be the one for you. J. Eustace's side have lost 12 games this term in which both sides have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

Hull v Norwich - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

5 of our members think this encounter between Hull City and Norwich City will feature 2 goals at least. It may not be a classic, but there should be more than enough to keep both the KCOM Stadium die-hardshappy

Ipswich v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 13 games this campaign in which both teams have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.

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

It might not be a record they're all that proud of, but Southampton currently lead all opposition in the Championship when it comes to games in which they have been level at both the break and the final whistle this season, with their tally now at 11 in 45 games. They will put that somewhat unwelcome consistency on the line against Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday, in a fixture that could see yet another dead heat.

Sheff Wed v West Brom - Half Time / Full Time - away+away

Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to avoid adding to the 22 times they have already lost at both the break and the final whistle this season when they square off against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. H. Pedersen's team already top the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make their record any worse. Opposing boss E. Ramsay may not feel the same way, however.

Swansea v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 28 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will Vitor Matos and his Swansea City side be capable of adding some spice into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Watford v Coventry - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Watford and Coventry City have met in the Championship, goals have been the order of the day. Both sides have found the net in each of their last 6 clashes, so the Vicarage Road crowd will be expecting another thriller on Saturday lunch time.

Wrexham v M'Boro - Half Time / Full Time - away+away

P. Parkinson won't be relishing facing Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday. K. Hellberg's side have been winning at HT and gone on to claim victory at FT more frequently than any other team in the the Championship this term - 16 times in total. That stat suggests there's every chance of it being a long lunch time for Wrexham, and that backing Middlesbrough in the halftime fulltime market could be a strong bet at odds of 4.00.