EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Coventry v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes

Leicester City followers have become used to action at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 9 outings. Coventry City on Saturday lunch time could be another ding-dong battle.

Ipswich v Blackburn - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this campaign. 15 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will K. McKenna and his Ipswich Town team be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Watford v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw

J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford team have developed a useful way of getting something from almost every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 7 in the Championship now, so A. Neil and his Millwall team will have their work cut out if they're to get the win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

Charlton v Sheff Utd - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Charlton Athletic's dedicated followers have now waited 9 matches to watch their side deliver one. That’s too long by anyone’s count. Will the run be broken on Saturday afternoon, as they face C. Wilder's Sheffield United at The Valley? With odds of 1.10 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the bookies clearly have their doubts.

Oxford Utd v Bristol C - Half Time / Full Time - away+away

G. Rowett won't be looking forward to the prospect of playing Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday. G. Struber's side have led at halftime and gone on to secure the win at final whistle more frequently than any other club in the the Championship this season - 9 times in total. That stat suggests it could well be a demoralising afternoon for Oxford United, and that backing Bristol City in the HT FT market would be a great shout at odds of 3.60.

Preston v Derby - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Preston North End and Derby County have been involved in a number of low-scoring matches in recent years. With each of their last 5 Championship clashes seeing under 2.5 goals, the forwards picked by P. Heckingbottom and J. Eustace may be in for a long day afternoon.

Sheff Wed v Portsmouth - Double Chance - away win or draw

Being a football fan can be hard going, and Sheffield Wednesday’s dogged old follows know that only too well at the moment. Their team, led by H. Pedersen, has now failed to win any of their last 19 Championship matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Portsmouth at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition boss J. Mousinho to add to their misery by guiding his team to either a win or draw can be backed at best odds of 1.33.

Southampton v Hull - Double Chance - away win or draw

Following your football club can be a tough old business, and Southampton’s hardy follows know that better than most at the moment. Their club, led by W. Still, has now failed to win any of their last 6 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Hull City at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition gaffer S. Jakirović to add another to that list by leading his lads to either a win or draw can be backed at best odds of 2.15.

Stoke v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result - over

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City might well warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this campaign in which both teams have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Wrexham v Norwich - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

All of Wrexham's last 10 Championship games has had two or more goals, suggesting that entertainment could be on its way as they battle it out with Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.

Swansea v Birmingham - Double Chance - away win or draw

Swansea City have consistently struggled against Birmingham City in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 9 occasions since 2020, and Birmingham City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Liberty Stadium could be another hard one for A. Sheehan & co.

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

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this campaign in which both sides have scored. That's a record 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.