EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Coventry v Leicester - Both Teams To Score - yes

Leicester City followers have become used to drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in all of their last 9 outings. Coventry City on Saturday lunch time could be another goal-fest.

Ipswich v Blackburn - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 15 of their side's games 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 encounter on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?

Watford v Millwall - Double Chance - home win or draw

A satisfyingly long time has passed since Watford’s happy fans watched their team suffer defeat in the Championship. J. Gracia Carlos’s boys are now unbeaten in 7 outings, and he'll be expecting that they can keep that streak running against Millwall at Vicarage Road on Saturday lunch time. Best value odds of 1.29 can be taken advantage of to back Watford to avoid defeat yet again.

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

We all love a game in which more than 4 goals fly in, but Charlton Athletic's dedicated followers have now had to wait 9 games to watch their team take part in one. Certainly they could be forgiven for craving some proper excitement by now. 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 going up against Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday. G. Struber's side have been ahead at halftime and gone on to claim victory at FT more frequently than any other side in the the Championship this term - 9 times in total. That stat suggests there's every chance of it being a difficult afternoon for Oxford United, and that backing Bristol City in the halftime fulltime market could be a strong bet at odds of 3.60.

Preston v Derby - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Preston North End and Derby County have played out a number of cagey affairs in recent years. With each of their last 5 Championship meetings having under 2.5 goals, the attackers picked by P. Heckingbottom and J. Eustace may be going home disappointed on afternoon.

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

Trekking across the width and breadth of the country to support your club can be a tough old business, and Sheffield Wednesday’s hardy follows know that better than most at the moment. Their side, led by H. Pedersen, has not won any of their last 19 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Portsmouth at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition manager J. Mousinho to extend the run by guiding his lads to anything other than a defeat 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 long-suffering follows know that better than most right now. 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 boss S. Jakirović to extend the run by guiding his side to anything other than a defeat can be bet on at top odds of 2.10.

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

If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City might well be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this term in which both sides have found the net. That's the most in the Championship.

Wrexham v Norwich - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

Every one of Wrexham's last 10 Championship matches has had two or more goals, suggesting that fans could get their money's worth as they face 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 teams have clashed on 9 occasions since 2020, and Birmingham City have gone 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 choosing a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Oxford United could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

QPR v Wrexham - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Wrexham might well warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this campaign in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's the highest number 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.

Portsmouth v Ipswich - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Ipswich Town would surely be delighted to learn of the confidence our betting community has in them, as 11 of them are expecting K. McKenna and his side to earn away win as they visit Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the Championship on Sunday afternoon. Imagine the scenes in the away end if they're proven right. If you fancied placing the crowd, 1.70 is about the best value you’ll find.