EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Bristol C v Watford - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Watford's recent outings in the Championship have delivered spills and thrills aplenty, but it has been too long since J. Gracia Carlos's side provided their supporters with a ding-dong battle with goals galore. There have been under 4.5 goals in every one of their last 15 outings.

Derby v Blackburn - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Derby County and Blackburn Rovers have met in the Championship, they've delivered proper entertainment. Both sides have found the net in each of their last 6 meetings, so the Pride Park Stadium crowd will be expecting another thriller on Saturday lunch time.

Leicester v Norwich - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Leicester City have enjoyed meeting Norwich City in the league recently, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. L. Manning will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while M. Cifuentes Corvillo will be expecting more of the same on Saturday lunch time.

Portsmouth v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Saturday lunch time, then the clash between Hull City and Portsmouth could be one to watch. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from J. Mousinho's men could keep the score down.

Charlton v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 21 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Parkinson and his Wrexham side be capable of adding some spice into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Coventry v Stoke - Win / Draw / Win - home win

There's nothing wrong with keeping it simple, and the members of KickOff, it could be argued, are doing exactly that by backing the home win as Coventry City and Stoke City clash in the Championship on Saturday. A total of 9 have backed it already, with best odds of 1.57 catching their eye.

Ipswich v Swansea - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Armed with our in-depth statistical analysis, KickOff's tipsters are some of the best-informed around. On Saturday, 5 have seen fit to tip Ipswich Town to claim victory over Swansea City at Portman Road. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.62 from some of the UK's leading bookmakers, available on KickOff, they'll be praying K. McKenna gets his tactics right and delivers that invaluable victory.

Oxford Utd v West Brom - Double Chance - home win or draw

What a dreadful succession of results for West Bromwich Albion and their supporters, with their last Championship success now coming 10 games ago. Boss R. Mason simply must find a solution, and quickly. Will Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday provide some relief?

Preston v Millwall - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Preston North End and Millwall have met in the Championship, they've delivered proper entertainment. Both sides have found the net in each of their last 5 clashes, so the Deepdale faithful will be expecting another classic on Saturday afternoon.

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

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Sheff Wed v Southampton - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Southampton have dominated Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years, putting together a run of 5 straight wins against them. H. Pedersen will be desperate to stop the rot, while W. Still will be expecting more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

Birmingham v M'Boro - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Middlesbrough have enjoyed meeting Birmingham City in the Championship recently, with a run of 6 straight wins against them. C. Davies will be hoping for a change in fortunes, while R. Edwards will be expecting more of the same on Monday night.

Ipswich v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Tuesday evening, then the clash between Hull City and Ipswich Town could be worth checking out. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a parking of the bus from K. McKenna's men could ruin the spectacle.

QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough could warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.