EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Swansea v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always boring, but fans of Wrexham have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 14 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will A. Sheehan and his Swansea City side be capable of adding some spice into this match on Friday? Or will it be more of the same?

Blackburn v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw

Supporting your team home and away can be a thankless task, and Blackburn Rovers’s dogged old follows know that only too well at the moment. Their club, led by V. Ismaël, has not won any of their last 5 Championship matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday lunch time. Backing opposition boss A. Neil to add another to that list by guiding his lads to anything other than a defeat can be backed at top odds of 1.70.

Preston v Norwich - Both Teams To Score - yes

Preston North End followers have become used to entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in each of their last 8 matches. Norwich City on Saturday lunch time may well be another thriller.

Southampton v Coventry - Double Chance - home win or draw

Coventry City have consistently struggled against Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 5 occasions since 2008, and Southampton have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at St. Mary's Stadium could be another hard one for F. Lampard & co.

Bristol C v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score - yes

Middlesbrough followers have become used to drama at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in each of their last 8 games. Bristol City on Saturday afternoon should be another thriller.

Charlton v Oxford Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw

Being a football fan can be hard going, and Charlton Athletic’s long-suffering follows know that better than most right now. Their club, led by N. Jones, is now winless in their previous 6 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Oxford United at The Valley on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition boss G. Rowett to add another to that list by inspiring his lads to a positive result can be bet on at top odds of 1.80.

Derby v Portsmouth - Double Chance - home win or draw

Portsmouth simply have not been able to find a way past Derby County in the league in recent years. The two teams have played on 10 occasions since 2010, and Derby County have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Pride Park Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Mousinho & co.

Hull v West Brom - 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 the one for you. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 15 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from R. Mason's men could prevent more of the same.

Ipswich v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home

Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to avoid adding to the 9 matches they have already been losing at both HT and FT this campaign when they play Ipswich Town on Saturday. H. Pedersen's side already lead the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss K. McKenna will be licking his lips, however.

QPR v Leicester - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

Leicester City's recent Championship matches have been brimming with goalmouth action. All of their last 7 have had over 2.5 goals, and Saturday against Queens Park Rangers could well deliver more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that M. Cifuentes Corvillo and J. Stéphan send their sides out to go for glory.

Sheff Utd v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Birmingham City fans have been spoilt with entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 7 games. Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon may well be another thriller.

Watford v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - yes

Watford followers have come to expect entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in each of their last 8 matches. Stoke City on Saturday afternoon should be another thriller.

Norwich v Charlton - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Norwich City and Charlton Athletic might well warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term in which both clubs have found the net. That's the most in the Championship.

Norwich v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Watford might well be worth a look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.

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

Who doesn't love a goal-fest? And there's every chance we'll see one when Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday clash on Saturday afternoon in the Championship. V. Ismaël and H. Pedersen's XIs have shown they know their way to goal, and our smart members believe they will again at Ewood Park. 6 of them are tipping the fixture to deliver at least 3 goals before full time. 1.80 is the top price in our betslip for this suggestion, and it will have plenty of people getting excited.