EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Portsmouth v Oxford Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw

What a dreadful succession of results for Portsmouth and their faithful followers, with their last Championship win now coming 7 matches ago. Boss J. Mousinho simply must find a way out, and quickly. Will Oxford United at Fratton Park on Monday come too soon, or be a turning point?

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

Norwich City and their supporters could be forgiven for feeling apprehensive as they head to The Den. Home wins occur more often than not in the Championship, and the expectation is that Millwall and their manager A. Neil will deliver exactly that as they square up against P. Clement's troops on Monday afternoon. 5 of KickOff's users have predicted that outcome, taking advantage of best odds of 2.15, and our 35.17 suggests there's 35.17% chance of just that.

Blackburn v West Brom - 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 West Bromwich Albion’s happy followers watched their lads get beaten in the Championship. E. Ramsay’s boys are now unbeaten in 5 outings, and he'll be expecting that they can keep going against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Monday afternoon. Best odds of 1.48 are available to back West Bromwich Albion the double chance market.

Bristol C v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score - yes

Sheffield United fans have come to expect drama at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in each of their last 5 outings. Bristol City on Monday afternoon could be another goal-fest.

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

A simple tally suggests our tipsters have a great deal of belief in J. Eustace and his ability to deliver victory for Derby County on Monday afternoon. 17 have predicted him to guide his team to beat Stoke City. It's all eyes on the home boss now to see if he can indeed deliver.

Ipswich v Birmingham - Win / Draw / Win - home win

KickOff's tipsters have a strong feeling about this match, and the evidence to back it up. On Monday, 47 have bet on Ipswich Town to get the win versus Birmingham City at Portman Road. Taking advantage of best odds of 0.00 from some of the UK's leading bookmakers, available on KickOff, they'll be hoping beyond hope K. McKenna delivers a masterclass and brings home that all-important victory.

Preston v QPR - Double Chance - away win or draw

Preston North End have found something of a bogey team in Queens Park Rangers in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 5 occasions since 2023, and Queens Park Rangers have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Deepdale could be a tricky one for P. Heckingbottom & co.

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

We don't always expect away wins, but KO's smart community of footy bettors are fully predicting one as G. Rowett and his Leicester City team visit Hillsborough on Monday afternoon. 13 of our users are betting that H. Pedersen's Sheffield Wednesday will have to endure defeat on their own patch. Will they be proved right? We'll find out soon enough.

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

KickOff's tipsters have a strong feeling about this match, and the evidence to back it up. On Monday, 7 have seen fit to tip Watford to claim victory over Charlton Athletic at Vicarage Road. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.91 from the bookies, they'll be keeping fingers crossed that E. Still inspires his troops and delivers that all-important home win.

Swansea v M'Boro - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Games with 5 goals or more don’t come around every day, but Middlesbrough's loyal followers have now waited 13 games to watch their side take part in one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Could the streak come to an end on Monday evening, as they face Vitor Matos's Swansea City at Liberty Stadium? With odds of 0.00 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookmakers clearly have their doubts.

Hull v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Entertainment is the name of the game, and there's reason to expect plenty of it when Hull City and Coventry City face off on Monday night in the Championship. S. Jakirović and F. Lampard's teams are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and our hive of bettors fancy them to demonstrate that at KCOM Stadium. 5 of them are tipping the match to contain 3 goals or more before full time. 1.80 is the top price available for this suggestion, and it will have plenty of people getting excited.

Wrexham v Southampton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Tipsters and fans alike will be praying for a deluge of goals when Wrexham and Southampton face off on Tuesday night in the Championship. P. Parkinson and W. Still's sides have shown they know their way to goal, and KickOff's community of tipsters fancy them to demonstrate that at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. 5 of them have saved a bet the match to contain at least 3 goals before full time. 1.91 is the highest price in our betslip for that suggestion, and the fans in the ground will enjoy their afternoon as much as the tipsters if it comes in.

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

West Bromwich Albion simply have not been able to find a way past Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 9 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have been unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at The Hawthorns could be another hard one for E. Ramsay & co.

Coventry v Sheff Wed - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Saturday lunch time, then the clash between Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday could be one to watch. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 26 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from H. Pedersen's men could keep the score down.

Leicester v Swansea - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Leicester City and Swansea City could be worth a look. G. Rowett's side have lost 11 games this season in which both sides have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

Portsmouth v Ipswich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Who doesn't love a goal-fest? And there's every chance we'll see one when Portsmouth and Ipswich Town meet on Tuesday evening in the Championship. J. Mousinho and K. McKenna's squads are capable of delivering at the top of the park, and our hive of members believe they will again at Fratton Park. 5 of them have saved a bet the game to have at least 3 goals in total. 2.10 is the most-enticing price available for their tip, and it will have plenty of people getting excited.

Portsmouth v Leicester - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming match between Leicester City and Portsmouth might well warrant a closer look. G. Rowett's side have lost 11 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's a record in the Championship.