EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

West Ham v QPR - Double Chance - home win or draw

N. Simões Espírito Santo and his West Ham United team have developed a useful habit of taking something from pretty much every Championship match they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so J. Stéphan and his Queens Park Rangers charges will have their work cut out if they're to get the win at London Stadium on Friday.

Charlton v Bristol C - Double Chance - away win or draw

It has been a dreadful set of results for Charlton Athletic and their faithful followers, with their last Championship victory now coming 5 games ago. Boss N. Jones has to find a remedy, and sooner rather than later. Will Bristol City at The Valley on Saturday provide some relief?

Swansea v Norwich - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over

Norwich City have been the Championship's entertainers this term, at least in terms of serving up high scoring fixtures. No other side comes close to their record of having taken part in 2 six-goal thrillers this campaign. Can they make that 3 when they take on Swansea City on Saturday lunch time? With odds of 10.00 available, it might be one to watch.

West Brom v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Birmingham City supporters have been spoilt with action at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having found the net in all of their last 7 games. West Bromwich Albion on Saturday lunch time should be another ding-dong battle.

Blackburn v Cardiff - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City could be the one for you. T. Mowbray's team lead the Championship in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 7 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from B. Barry-Murphy's men could keep the score down.

Bolton v Stoke - Double Chance - away win or draw

M. Robins and his Stoke City troops have found a useful way of getting something from pretty much every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 5 in the Championship now, so S. Schumacher and his Bolton Wanderers team will have their work cut out if they're going to get anything at Macron Stadium on Saturday.

Derby v Wrexham - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under

Derby County's recent games in the Championship have delivered goals and thrills along the way, but it has been a while since J. Eustace's players treated their fans to the kind of goal-fest we all really want to see. There have been no more than 4 goals in all of their last 9 outings.

M'Boro v Wolves - Double Chance - home win or draw

K. Hellberg and his Middlesbrough team have developed a useful way of getting something from pretty much every Championship fixture they play. They're unbeaten in 6 in the Championship now, so P. da Silva Peixoto and his Wolverhampton Wanderers team will have to be at their best if they're going to get anything at Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Preston v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw

Preston North End have consistently struggled against Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have met on 14 occasions since 2019, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Deepdale could be a tricky one for G. Alexander & co.

Sheff Utd v Lincoln - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always boring, but fans of Lincoln City have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 5 of their side's matches in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will C. Wilder and his Sheffield United team be able to inject goalmouth action into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

Watford v Burnley - Both Teams To Score - yes

Burnley followers have been spoilt with entertainment at each end when their side plays in league, with both teams having found the net in all of their last 9 matches. Watford on Saturday afternoon should be another goal-fest.

Southampton v Portsmouth - Both Teams To Score - yes

Southampton fans have come to expect drama at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in every one of their last 9 games. Portsmouth on Sunday lunch time may well be another goal-fest.

Burnley v Charlton - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming clash between Burnley and Charlton Athletic could be worth a look. N. Hayen's side have lost 4 games this term in which both clubs have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.