EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Blackburn v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes

Fans at Ewood Park will be banking on goals galore on Saturday, and rightly so if Leicester City's recent record is to be continued. We've seen BTTS in 33 of their 45 Championship fixtures this season, more than any side in the competition.

Bristol C v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no

Going on form alone, 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 highest number of games where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this term - 25 out of 45 played. Both bosses will just be praying it isn't their them that fails to register.

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 KickOff's tipsters think this match between Hull City and Norwich City will have a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be one for the ages, but there should be plenty to keep both the KCOM Stadium die-hardsentertained

Ipswich v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 13 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.

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

It may not be a record they're especially 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 season, with their tally now at 10 in 45 outings. They will put that unwanted consistency to the test versus 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 matches they have already been behind in at both HT and FT this season when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. H. Pedersen's team already lead the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss E. Ramsay , on the other hand, will be feeling very differently.

Swansea v Charlton - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring fixtures aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 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 team be able to inject spice into this match on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Watford v Coventry - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Watford and Coventry City have met in the Championship, they've delivered proper entertainment. Both teams have found the net in each of their last 6 meetings, so the Vicarage Road faithful could be in for another classic on Saturday lunch time.

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

P. Parkinson won't be relishing the prospect of playing Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday. K. Hellberg's side have been winning at the break and gone on to win at fulltime in more games than any other side in the the Championship this season - 16 times in total. That stat suggests there's every chance of it being a tough lunch time for Wrexham, and that backing Middlesbrough in the HT FT market would be a smart move at odds of 4.33.