EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Millwall v QPR - Both Teams To Score - no

If we trust the form book, we can back at least one goalkeeper to earn a clean sheet at The Den on Saturday, as A. Neil and J. Stéphan's teams meet. Millwall have had the most matches where one team or more has failed to score (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this season - 8 out of 15 played. Both gaffers will just be praying it isn't their them that fails to register.

Southampton v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw

Derby County simply have not been able to find a way past Southampton in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 6 occasions since 2008, and Southampton have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at St. Mary's Stadium could be a really difficult one for J. Eustace & co.

Bolton v Portsmouth - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under

Fans heading to Macron Stadium this Saturday to watch Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth might already be worrying about a tedious afternoon, and rightly so. S. Schumacher's men have been involved in 2 matches with under 0.5 goals this term, the most of any team in the Championship. Will anyone find the net? You can bet against it at best odds of 12.00.

Lincoln v Wrexham - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Wrexham have enjoyed meeting Lincoln City in the league of late, with a run of 6 straight wins against them. C. Cohen will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while P. Parkinson will be hoping for more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

M'Boro v Bristol C - Double Chance - away win or draw

Middlesbrough have found something of a bogey team in Bristol City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 9 occasions since 2022, and Bristol City have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Riverside Stadium could be a tricky one for K. Hellberg & co.

Sheff Utd v Watford - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Sheffield United have enjoyed success against Watford in the Championship of late, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. A. Dionisi will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while C. Wilder will be hoping for more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

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

M. Robins won't be too excited about the prospect of playing Birmingham City in the Championship on Saturday. C. Davies's side have been winning at the break and gone on to secure the win at final whistle more frequently than any other team in the the Championship this term - 7 times in total. That record suggests there's every chance of it being a tough afternoon for Stoke City, and that backing Birmingham City in the HT FT market could be a strong bet at odds of 3.75.

Swansea v West Brom - Both Teams To Score - no

If we trust the form book, we can predict at least one club to keep a clean sheet at Liberty Stadium on Saturday, as Vitor Matos and J. Morrison's teams meet. Swansea City have had the highest number of fixtures where one team or more has failed to find the back of the net (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this term - 8 out of 15 played. Both gaffers will just be hoping it isn't their side that draws a blank.

West Ham v Preston - Half Time / Full Time - home+home

Preston North End will be looking to avoid adding to the 7 matches they have already been behind in at both the break and the final whistle this campaign when they play West Ham United on Saturday. G. Alexander's team already lead the rest of the Championship in that area, and won't want to make it any worse. Opposing boss S. Parker , on the other hand, will be feeling very differently.

Wolves v Charlton - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw

It may not be an honour they're all that proud of, but Charlton Athletic currently lead all opposition in the Championship when it comes to matches in which they have been level at both halftime and fulltime this season, with their tally now at 4 in 15 matches. They will put that somewhat unwelcome consistency to the test versus Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Saturday, in a clash that could see yet another tie.

Burnley v Blackburn - Double Chance - away win or draw

Being a football fan can be a thankless task, and Burnley’s long-suffering follows know that only too well right now. Their side, led by F. Celestini, has now failed to win any of their last 6 Championship matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Sunday lunch time. Backing opposition gaffer T. Mowbray to add another to that list by guiding his side to either a win or draw can be bet on at best odds of 1.80.