EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

West Brom v Sheff Utd - Both Teams To Score - yes

West Bromwich Albion followers have become used to action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in each of their last 6 matches. Sheffield United on Friday night may well be another goal-fest.

Norwich v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Fans at Carrow Road will be fully expecting plenty goalmouth action on Saturday, and they're right to, if Southampton's past record is anything to go by. Both teams have found the net in 16 of their 20 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.

Oxford Utd v Preston - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

The Kassam Stadium is the venue as Preston North End and Oxford United go head-to-head on Saturday lunch time, in what might just be a tight affair. P. Heckingbottom's side have the most score draws of any team in the competition - 7 in 20 matches. An extension of that record has best odds of 4.40.

Birmingham v Charlton - Half Time / Full Time - away+away

Birmingham City will be looking to avoid adding to the 8 games they have already lost at both the break and the final whistle this campaign when they square off against Charlton Athletic on Saturday. C. Davies's side already top the rest of the Championship in that department, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss N. Jones will be licking his lips, however.

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

If you fancy a thriller on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Coventry City and Bristol City could be worth checking out. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 14 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from G. Struber's men could ruin the spectacle.

Leicester v Ipswich - Double Chance - home win or draw

Ipswich Town have found something of a bogey team in Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two sides have met on 6 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at King Power Stadium could be a really difficult one for K. McKenna & co.

Millwall v Hull - Double Chance - away win or draw

Millwall have found something of a bogey team in Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have played on 6 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Den could be a tricky one for A. Neil & co.

Wrexham v Watford - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 13 of their side's fixtures in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford side be capable of adding some goals into this match on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?

Sheff Wed v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw

Derby County simply have not been able to find a way past Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 6 occasions since 2021, and Sheffield Wednesday have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Hillsborough could be a really difficult one for J. Eustace & co.

Swansea v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring games aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had lots of chances to test that theory this term. 13 of their side's fixtures 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 fixture on Friday? Or will it be more of the same?

Preston v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Preston North End might well be worth a look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this campaign in which both clubs have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.