EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

West Ham v QPR - Double Chance - home win or draw

N. Simões Espírito Santo and his West Ham United team have gained a useful habit of getting something from pretty much every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so J. Stéphan and his Queens Park Rangers charges will have to be at their best if they're to get the win at London Stadium on Friday.

Charlton v Bristol C - Double Chance - away win or draw

Following your football club can be hard going, and Charlton Athletic’s hardy follows know that only too well right now. Their club, led by N. Jones, has now failed to win any of their last 5 Championship matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Bristol City at The Valley on Saturday lunch time. Backing opposition gaffer M. Skubala to extend the run by leading his team to a positive result can be bet on at top odds of 1.36.

Swansea v Norwich - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over

Norwich City have been the Championship's entertainers this campaign, at least in when it comes to delivering high scoring games. No other side can boast more than their record of having taken part in 2 over 5.5 goal games this season. Can they bring their tally to 3 when they face Swansea City on Saturday lunch time? With odds of 10.00 on offer, it might be one to watch.

West Brom v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Birmingham City followers have been spoilt with drama at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in all of their last 7 matches. West Bromwich Albion on Saturday lunch time may well be another goal-fest.

Blackburn v Cardiff - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City could be worth checking out. T. Mowbray's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 7 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a parking of the bus from B. Barry-Murphy's men could ruin the spectacle.

Bolton v Stoke - Double Chance - away win or draw

Every now and then we get a golden spell in football, and it has now been a while since since Stoke City’s happy followers watched their lads suffer defeat in the Championship. M. Robins’s squad is now unbeaten in 5 games, and he'll be expecting that they can keep going against Bolton Wanderers at Macron Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Best odds of 1.50 can be grabbed to back Stoke City the double chance market.

Derby v Wrexham - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Derby County's recent games in the Championship have delivered spills and thrills aplenty, but it has been some time since J. Eustace's side treated their fans to the kind of goal-fest we all really want to see. There have been under 4.5 goals in each of their last 9 games.

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

K. Hellberg and his Middlesbrough side have found a convenient way of getting something from pretty much every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so P. da Silva Peixoto and his Wolverhampton Wanderers side will have their work cut out if they're going to get anything at Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Preston v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw

Preston North End simply have not been able to find a way past Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 14 occasions since 2019, and Millwall have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Deepdale could be a tricky one for G. Alexander & co.

Sheff Utd v Lincoln - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring fixtures aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Lincoln City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 5 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will C. Wilder and his Sheffield United side be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Watford v Burnley - Both Teams To Score - yes

Burnley supporters have come to expect action at each end when their team plays in league, with both teams having scored at least one goal in every one of their last 9 games. Watford on Saturday afternoon may well be another thriller.

Southampton v Portsmouth - Both Teams To Score - yes

Southampton followers have come to expect drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in every one of their last 9 outings. Portsmouth on Sunday lunch time may well be another ding-dong battle.

Burnley v Charlton - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming match between Burnley and Charlton Athletic could warrant a closer look. N. Hayen's side have lost 4 games this season in which both clubs have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

Burnley v Wolves - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers could be the one for you. N. Hayen's side have lost 4 games this campaign in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.