EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Birmingham v Derby - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

All of Derby County's last 10 Championship outings has had two or more goals, suggesting that we could be in for a treat as they face Birmingham City on Friday lunch time.

Millwall v Ipswich - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

History suggests we could have some serious entertainment at The Den on Friday afternoon. Each of Millwall and Ipswich Town's last 7 Championship duals have had over 2.5 goals, and A. Neil and K. McKenna's sides look a strong bet to keep the streak going.

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

Swansea City and their supporters could be forgiven for feeling apprehensive as they head to Ricoh Arena. Home wins occur regularly in the Championship, and the expectation is that Coventry City and their manager F. Lampard will grab another one as they face A. Sheehan's side on Friday afternoon. 14 of KickOff's members have predicted that outcome, with top odds of 1.53, and KickOff's predictive algorithm suggests there's 64.90% probability of just that.

Leicester v Watford - Both Teams To Score - yes

Leicester City supporters have been spoilt with entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in every one of their last 5 outings. Watford on Friday afternoon should be another goal-fest.

M'Boro v Blackburn - Win / Draw / Win - home win

There is more support for the home win than any other bet, as Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers clash in the Championship on Friday. A total of 9 have bet on it, with highest odds of 1.80 enough to make them believe they can turn a profit.

Norwich v Charlton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Norwich City fans have been spoilt with entertainment at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having found the net in each of their last 9 matches. Charlton Athletic on Friday afternoon should be another thriller.

Oxford Utd v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Southampton fans have come to expect action at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored at least one goal in all of their last 5 matches. Oxford United on Friday afternoon could be another goal-fest.

Portsmouth v QPR - Both Teams To Score - yes

Queens Park Rangers fans have been spoilt with drama at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having found the net in each of their last 5 outings. Portsmouth on Friday afternoon should be another ding-dong battle.

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

Hull City have enjoyed decent form of late, enough to catch the eye of our smart tipsters, as 7 of them are predicting S. Jakirović and his team to claim an away win as they visit Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in the Championship on Friday afternoon. What a fabulous result that would be should it come through, for the visitors and our bettors alike. If you fancied placing the crowd, 2.05 is about the best value you’ll find.

Stoke v Preston - Both Teams To Score - yes

Preston North End fans have come to expect entertainment at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in every one of their last 9 matches. Stoke City on Friday afternoon may well be another thriller.

West Brom v Bristol C - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under

Supporters heading to The Hawthorns this Friday to watch Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion might already be concerned about a boring afternoon, and who could blame them? G. Struber's men have produced 2 goalless draws this term, the highest number of any team in the Championship. Will either side find the net? You can bet against it at best odds of 10.00.

Wrexham v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw

What a miserable set of results for Wrexham and their fans, with their last Championship win now coming 5 games ago. Boss P. Parkinson needs to find a way out, and sooner rather than later. Will Sheffield United at Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on Friday provide some relief?

Norwich v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Watford might well be worth a look. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this campaign in which both clubs have got on the scoresheet. That's the most in the Championship.

QPR v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers might well be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this season in which both sides have found the net. That's a record in the Championship.

Norwich v Stoke - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Norwich City and Stoke City might well be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this term in which both sides have got on the scoresheet. That's a record 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.