EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Watford's dedicated fans have now had to wait 15 matches to see their club take part in one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will that much-needed goal-fest finally come around on Friday night, as they face G. Struber's Bristol City at Ashton Gate? With odds of 1.13 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the UK's leading bookmakers clearly have their doubts.

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 teams have found the net in each of their last 6 meetings, so the Pride Park Stadium faithful could be in for another thriller on Saturday lunch time.

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

Leicester City have enjoyed meeting Norwich City in the league of late, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. L. Manning will be desperate to stop the rot, while M. Cifuentes Corvillo will be hoping for more of the same on Saturday lunch time.

Portsmouth v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment 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 over 2.5 goals so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only a parking of the bus from J. Mousinho's men could prevent more of the same.

Charlton v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

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

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

Just as fans always have done, Coventry City's adoring fans have big expectations of their team and, according to KickOff's users, they may not be disappointed on Saturday afternoon. 11 of these bettors are tipping that F. Lampard's side will claim victory as M. Robins's Stoke City visit Ricoh Arena. Here's hoping they're proved right!

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

The home win is far and away the most popular bet among KickOff's tipsters as Ipswich Town and Swansea City clash in the Championship on Saturday. No less than 9 have backed it already, with best odds of 1.62 proving to be enticing enough for many.

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

Being a football fan can be a thankless task, and West Bromwich Albion’s long-suffering follows know that feeling especially well right now. Their side, led by R. Mason, is now winless in their previous 10 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition gaffer G. Rowett to add another to that list by inspiring his lads to anything other than a defeat can be bet on at top odds of 1.57.

Preston v Millwall - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Preston North End and Millwall have met in the Championship, goals have generally followed. Both teams have scored in each of their last 5 clashes, so the Deepdale faithful will be expecting another thriller on Saturday afternoon.

QPR v Sheff Utd - 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 Sheffield United could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both sides have scored. That's a record in the Championship.

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

Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's exactly what must be done by Sheffield Wednesday boss H. Pedersen on Saturday. His side face Southampton having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 11 Championship outings.

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

Middlesbrough have dominated Birmingham City in the Championship of late, with their streak now extending to 6 straight wins against them. C. Davies will be doing all he can to turn the tide, 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 the one for you. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals 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 K. McKenna's men could prevent more of the same.

QPR v M'Boro - 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 Middlesbrough could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.

Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City might well be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both teams have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.