EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Birmingham v Watford - Double Chance - away win or draw

J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford team have found a useful knack of taking something from almost every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in the Championship now, so C. Davies and his Birmingham City team will need to be on top of their game if they're to get the win at St. Andrew's Stadium on Monday.

Charlton v Portsmouth - Double Chance - home win or draw

Portsmouth have consistently struggled against Charlton Athletic in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have met on 6 occasions since 2021, and Charlton Athletic have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Valley could be another hard one for J. Mousinho & co.

Watford v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Watford could warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 7 games this season in which both clubs have scored. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Blackburn v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home

Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping not to add to the 8 matches they have already been losing at both halftime and fulltime this season when they square off against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. H. Pedersen's players already lead the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss V. Ismaël may not feel the same way, however.

Bristol C v Millwall - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under

Fans travelling to Ashton Gate this Saturday to watch Bristol City and Millwall might already be concerned about a tedious afternoon, and rightly so. G. Struber's men have produced 2 nil-nils this term, the most of any team in the Championship. Will either side score? Bet against it at best odds of 9.00.

Ipswich v Coventry - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Coventry City and Ipswich Town could be one to watch. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with over 2.5 goals so far this season. 13 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.

Preston v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always boring, but fans of Wrexham have had too many chances to test that theory this season. 12 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will P. Heckingbottom and his Preston North End side be capable of adding some spice into this fixture on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

QPR v West Brom - Double Chance - away win or draw

Queens Park Rangers simply have not been able to find a way past West Bromwich Albion in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have played on 6 occasions since 2022, and West Bromwich Albion have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Loftus Road Stadium could be a tricky one for J. Stéphan & co.

Sheff Utd v Stoke - Both Teams To Score - no

If we trust the form book, we can predict at least one side to earn a clean sheet at Bramall Lane on Saturday, as C. Wilder and M. Robins's teams meet. Sheffield United have had the most games where one team or more has not scored (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this campaign - 11 out of 18 played. Both bosses will just be desperate that it isn't their side that fails to register.

Southampton v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Supporters at St. Mary's Stadium may be anticipating plenty goalmouth action on Saturday, and they're right to, if Southampton's recent record is anything to go by. We've seen BTTS in 14 of their 18 Championship matches this season, the largest number in the competition.

Swansea v Oxford Utd - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

The 5+ goal game may be a rare beast, but Oxford United's hardy fans have now been waiting 16 games to see their side take part in one. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will the long-overdue deluge of goals finally arrive on Saturday afternoon, as they face A. Sheehan's Swansea City at Liberty Stadium? With odds of 1.08 on there being under 4.5 goals, the UK's leading bookmakers are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.

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

If you like tipping goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming clash between Norwich City and Sheffield United might well warrant a closer look. L. Manning's side have lost 7 games this campaign in which both teams have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

Norwich v Southampton - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming clash between Norwich City and Southampton could be worth a look. L. Manning's side have lost 7 games this season in which both teams have got on the scoresheet. That's a record in the Championship.