EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

Just as fans always have done, Birmingham City's adoring fans expect high standards from their club and, in the opinion of KO's tipsters, they may just be going home happy on Wednesday evening. 6 of those users are tipping that C. Davies's team will get the win as J. Stéphan's Queens Park Rangers visit St. Andrew's Stadium. Here's hoping they're proved right!

M'Boro 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 Wednesday, 15 have backed Middlesbrough to claim victory over Charlton Athletic at Riverside Stadium. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.40 from some of the UK's leading bookmakers, available on KickOff, they'll be keeping fingers crossed that R. Edwards inspires his troops and claims that invaluable home win.

Norwich v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw

Norwich City have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield United in the league in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 10 occasions since 2018, and Sheffield United have remained unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at Carrow Road could be a really difficult one for L. Manning & co.

Oxford Utd v Blackburn - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under

Fans travelling to The Kassam Stadium this Wednesday to watch Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers might already be worrying about a boring evening, and who could blame them? G. Rowett's players have been involved in 5 goalless draws this season, the most of any team in the Championship. Will anybody score? Bet against it at top odds of 8.00.

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

It has been a miserable succession of results for West Bromwich Albion and their supporters, with their last Championship victory now coming 12 matches ago. Boss R. Mason needs to find a solution, and sooner rather than later. Will Southampton at The Hawthorns on Wednesday provide some relief?

Coventry v Preston - Win / Draw / Win - home win

A simple tally suggests our tipsters have a great deal of belief in F. Lampard and his chances of delivering victory for Coventry City on Wednesday night. 13 have bet on him to propel his lads to beat Preston North End. Surely the home gaffer won't fail to deliver, will he?

Coventry v Southampton - Double Chance - away win or draw

Coventry City have found something of a bogey team in Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have met on 6 occasions since 2008, and Southampton have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Coventry Building Society Arena could be a really difficult one for F. Lampard & co.

M'Boro v Bristol C - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Bristol City have enjoyed success against Middlesbrough in the Championship of late, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. R. Edwards will be desperate to stop the rot, while G. Struber will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.

Oxford Utd 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. 23 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will G. Rowett and his Oxford United team be able to inject spice into this match on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Leicester v QPR - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Leicester City and Queens Park Rangers have met in the league, they've delivered proper entertainment. Both teams have scored in each of their last 5 matches against one another, so the King Power Stadium crowd could be in for another nail-biter on Saturday afternoon.

Norwich v Preston - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

Carrow Road plays host as Preston North End and Norwich City meet on Saturday afternoon, in what could well be a tight affair. P. Heckingbottom's side have the most BTTS + draws of any side in the competition - 11 in 36 outings. An extension of that record has best odds of 5.00.

Sheff Wed v Ipswich - Double Chance - away win or draw

Sheffield Wednesday simply have not been able to find a way past Ipswich Town in the league in recent years. The two teams have played on 5 occasions since 2022, and Ipswich Town have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Hillsborough could be a tricky one for H. Pedersen & co.

Stoke v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

bet365 Stadium plays host as Watford and Stoke City go head-to-head on Saturday afternoon, in what might just be a tight affair. J. Gracia Carlos's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any side in the division - 12 in 36 outings. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.33.

West Brom v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion could be one to watch. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 24 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from R. Mason's men could ruin the spectacle.

Portsmouth v Derby - Double Chance - away win or draw

Portsmouth have consistently struggled against Derby County in the league in recent years. The two clubs have met on 11 occasions since 2010, and Derby County have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Fratton Park could be a tricky one for J. Mousinho & co.

Watford v Wrexham - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

Vicarage Road plays host as Watford and Wrexham go head-to-head on Tuesday evening, in what could prove to be a tight affair. J. Gracia Carlos's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any side in the competition - 12 in 36 games. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.33.

QPR v Portsmouth - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both teams have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.