EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Bristol C v Watford - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Watford's long-suffering fans have now been waiting 15 games to watch their side deliver one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will that much-needed goal-fest finally come around on Friday night, as they face G. Struber's Bristol City at Ashton Gate? With odds of 1.13 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookmakers clearly have their doubts.

Derby v Blackburn - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Derby County and Blackburn Rovers have met in the Championship, goals have generally followed. Both sides have scored in each of their last 6 meetings, so the Pride Park Stadium faithful will be expecting another nail-biter on Saturday lunch time.

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

Leicester City have enjoyed success against Norwich City in the league in recent years, putting together a run of 5 straight wins against them. L. Manning will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while M. Cifuentes Corvillo will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.

Portsmouth v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Saturday lunch time, then the clash between Hull City and Portsmouth could be worth checking out. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from J. Mousinho's men could keep the score down.

Charlton v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring fixtures aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had too many chances to test that theory this season. 21 of their side's encounters in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Parkinson and his Wrexham team be capable of adding some goals into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

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

This season in particular, Coventry City's dedicated supporters have big expectations of their team and, in the opinion of KO's tipsters, they may just be going home happy on Saturday afternoon. 9 of these bettors are predicting that F. Lampard's team will claim victory as M. Robins's Stoke City visit Ricoh Arena. Here's hoping they're proved right!

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

Swansea City will have to be at their very best if they're to get anything at Portman Road. Home wins occur more often than not in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that Ipswich Town and their coach K. McKenna will claim another one as they do battle with A. Sheehan's charges on Saturday afternoon. 5 of our users have bet on the home win, with top odds of 1.62, and KickOff's predictive algorithm suggests there's 62.18% probability of them winning with their bets.

Oxford Utd v West Brom - Double Chance - home win or draw

What a miserable set of results for West Bromwich Albion and their fans, with their last Championship success now coming 10 games ago. Boss R. Mason has to find a solution, and sooner rather than later. Will Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday provide some relief?

Preston v Millwall - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Preston North End and Millwall have met in the Championship, goals have been the order of the day. Both teams have scored in each of their last 5 meetings, so the Deepdale crowd could be in for another thriller on Saturday afternoon.

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

If you like tipping goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United might well be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both clubs have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

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

Southampton have enjoyed success against Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. H. Pedersen will be desperate to stop the rot, while W. Still will be hopeful of more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

Birmingham v M'Boro - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Middlesbrough have enjoyed meeting Birmingham City in the Championship of late, putting together a run of 6 straight wins against them. C. Davies will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while R. Edwards will be hopeful of more of the same on Monday night.

Ipswich v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you fancy a thriller on Tuesday evening, then the clash between Hull City and Ipswich Town could be one to watch. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from K. McKenna's men could keep the score down.

QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.