EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

Entertainment is the name of the game, and there's reason to expect plenty of it when Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday meet on Saturday lunch time in the Championship. F. Lampard and H. Pedersen's teams have shown they know their way to goal, and KickOff's smart tipsters are backing them to show that at The Coventry Building Society Arena. 5 of them have saved a bet the fixture to deliver over 2.5 goals in total. 1.33 is the top price in our betslip for their suggestion, and it could well be one to watch.

Norwich v Ipswich - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

8 of KO's tipsters think this fixture between Norwich City and Ipswich Town will feature a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be one for the ages, but there should be enough to keep both the Carrow Road crowdhappy

QPR v Bristol C - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

We could just get one of the games of the season when Queens Park Rangers and Bristol City meet on Saturday lunch time in the Championship. J. Stéphan and R. Hodgson's XIs know how to score at this level, and KickOff's well-informed tipsters are backing them to show that at Loftus Road Stadium. 5 of them have backed the game to have over 2.5 goals in total. 1.91 is the top price we've found for this tip, and we can think of much worse places to put your money!

Charlton v Preston - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Preston North End have dominated Charlton Athletic in the Championship of late, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. N. Jones will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while P. Heckingbottom will be hopeful of more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

Leicester v Swansea - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

6 of KO's members think this encounter between Leicester City and Swansea City will produce 2 goals at least. It may not be one for the ages, but there should be enough to keep both the King Power Stadium die-hardsentertained

M'Boro v Portsmouth - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Recent activity among our tipsters shows a number of them trust K. Hellberg and his managerial skills, and ability to claim a win for Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon. 15 have predicted him to inspire his side to win against Portsmouth. Here's hoping that their faith in him isn't misplaced.

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

Supporters travelling to The Kassam Stadium this Saturday to watch Oxford United and Watford might already be concerned about a long afternoon, and with good reason. M. Bloomfield's charges have been involved in 5 nil-nils this term, more than any team in the Championship. Will anyone find the net? You can bet against it at best odds of 9.00.

Sheff Utd v Hull - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

8 of KickOff's bettors think this fixture between Sheffield United and Hull City will produce over 1.5 goals. It may not be one for the ages, but there should be more than enough to keep both the Bramall Lane crowdhappy

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

We've got some serial winners signed up to KickOff; people who don't like losing and are careful to avoid it at all costs. On Saturday, 24 have decided to bet on Southampton to beat Derby County at St. Mary's Stadium. Backing the home win at odds of 1.80 from the bookies, they'll be praying W. Still inspires his troops and delivers that all-important home win.

Stoke v Blackburn - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - under

There are some football fans that love the tension of a low-scoring game, and they should probably keep an eye on Stoke City v Blackburn Rovers. Each of Blackburn Rovers's last 3 Championship outings has had under 1.5 goals, and that sequence may go on for some time yet.

Birmingham v Wrexham - Win / Draw / Win - away win

It's never easy to end a losing run, but that's the task facing Birmingham City boss C. Davies on Sunday. His players face Wrexham having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 3 Championship outings.

Portsmouth v Ipswich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Entertainment is the name of the game, and there's reason to expect plenty of it when Portsmouth and Ipswich Town go head-to-head on Tuesday night in the Championship. J. Mousinho and K. McKenna's sides have shown they know their way to goal, and KO's hive of members are backing them to show that at Fratton Park. 5 of them have backed the match to contain 3 goals or more during the 90 mins. 2.20 is the highest price among the UK's top bookmakers for that tip, and it could well be one to watch.

Portsmouth v Leicester - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming game between Leicester City and Portsmouth might well be the one for you. G. Rowett's side have lost 11 games this term in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Leicester v Hull - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Leicester City and Hull City might well warrant a closer look. G. Rowett's side have lost 11 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Leicester v Millwall - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming clash between Leicester City and Millwall might well warrant a closer look. G. Rowett's side have lost 11 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.