EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

West Ham v QPR - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Queens Park Rangers will be feeling hopeful yet realistic as they prepare for a trip to London Stadium. Home victories occur most of the time in the Championship, and it's assumed by many that West Ham United and their manager N. Simões Espírito Santo will grab another one as they do battle with J. Stéphan's charges on Friday night. 5 of our tipsters have predicted that outcome, taking advantage of top odds of 1.55, and our 59.16 suggests there's 59.16% chance of exactly that happening.

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

Being a football fan can be hard going, and Charlton Athletic’s long-suffering follows know that only too well at the moment. Their side, led by N. Jones, has not won 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 manager M. Skubala to add another to that list by leading his side to anything other than a defeat can be bet on at best odds of 1.36.

Swansea v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - draw

If this site's tipsters are right, this matchup between Swansea City and Norwich City will be a hard-fought affair between two evenly matched sides. 7 of our tipsters are predicting this one will see both sides head home with a share of the spoils. The draw currently stands at odds of 3.40.

West Brom v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Birmingham City fans have been spoilt with entertainment 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 thriller.

Blackburn v Cardiff - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City could be one to watch. T. Mowbray's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 7 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from B. Barry-Murphy's men could ruin the spectacle.

Bolton v Stoke - Double Chance - away win or draw

M. Robins and his Stoke City team have developed a convenient knack of taking something from just about every Championship game they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in the Championship now, so S. Schumacher and his Bolton Wanderers charges will have their work cut out if they're going to get anything at Macron Stadium on Saturday.

Derby v Wrexham - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Common or not, every football fan loves to see a match in which 5 goals or more are scored, but Derby County's long-suffering followers have now had to wait 9 games to see their team serve one up. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. Could the streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon, as they face P. Parkinson's Wrexham at Pride Park Stadium? With odds of 1.10 on there being under 4.5 goals, the UK's leading bookmakers certainly don’t think so.

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

Luckily for them, it has been quite some time since Middlesbrough’s joyous supporters watched their lads get beaten in the Championship. K. Hellberg’s squad is now unbeaten in 6 matches, and he'll be expecting that they can extend that run against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Best odds of 1.40 can be grabbed to back Middlesbrough the double chance market.

Preston v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw

Preston North End have consistently struggled against Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 14 occasions since 2019, and Millwall have gone 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 encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Lincoln City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this campaign. 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 team be able to inject spice into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Watford v Burnley - Both Teams To Score - yes

Burnley followers have become used to action at each end when their side plays in league, with both sides having scored in each of their last 9 matches. Watford on Saturday afternoon should be another ding-dong battle.

Southampton v Portsmouth - Both Teams To Score - yes

Southampton followers have come to expect entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored at least one goal in every one of their last 9 games. Portsmouth on Sunday lunch time may well be another goal-fest.

Burnley v Charlton - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming game between Burnley and Charlton Athletic might well be the one for you. N. Hayen's side have lost 4 games this season in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Burnley v Wolves - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming clash between Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers might well be worth a look. N. Hayen's side have lost 4 games this campaign in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's a record in the Championship.