EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

Millwall v Birmingham - Win / Draw / Win - home win

A simple tally suggests our tipsters have a great deal of belief in A. Neil and his managerial skills, and ability to claim a win for Millwall on Wednesday evening. 6 have predicted him to propel his side to beat Birmingham City. Will he repay the trust placed in him? We'll know by the end of the 90.

Norwich v Sheff Wed - Win / Draw / Win - home win

This season in particular, Norwich City's dedicated fans expect high standards from their side and, according to KickOff's users, they may not be disappointed on Wednesday evening. 7 of those tipsters are betting that L. Manning's XI will claim victory as H. Pedersen's Sheffield Wednesday visit Carrow Road. Will they be proved right? Only time will tell.

Sheff Utd v Coventry - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

11 of KO's tipsters think this clash between Sheffield United and Coventry City will have a minimum of 2 goals. It may not be a classic, but there should be enough to keep both the Bramall Lane faithfulhappy

Stoke v Oxford Utd - Win / Draw / Win - home win

There is more support for the home win than any other bet, as Stoke City and Oxford United clash in the Championship on Wednesday. In total 8 have backed it already, with best odds of 1.85 proving to be enticing enough for many.

Bristol C v Watford - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

Ashton Gate is the venue as Watford and Bristol City meet on Friday night, in what might just be a tight affair. J. Gracia Carlos's side have the highest number of score draws of any team in the league - 11 in 34 matches. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.50.

Derby v Blackburn - Both Teams To Score - yes

When Derby County and Blackburn Rovers have met in the Championship, goals have generally followed. Both teams have found the net in each of their last 6 clashes, so the Pride Park Stadium crowd will be expecting another classic on Saturday lunch time.

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

Leicester City have enjoyed meeting Norwich City in the league of late, putting together a run of 5 straight wins against them. L. Manning will be desperate to stop the rot, while M. Cifuentes Corvillo will be hopeful of 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 worth checking out. 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 an entirely negative game plan from J. Mousinho's men could prevent more of the same.

Charlton v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Charlton Athletic have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 21 of their side's games 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 capable of adding some spice into this match on Saturday? Or will it be yet another low scoring affair?

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

Most of us have heard of 'the wisdom of the crowd', and our hive of members may just be wiser than most. On Saturday, 9 have seen fit to tip Coventry City to beat Stoke City at Ricoh Arena. Taking advantage of best odds of 1.57 from some of the UK's leading bookmakers, available on KickOff, they'll be praying F. Lampard gets his tactics right and brings home that all-important home win.

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

Swansea City will have to be at their very best if they're to get anything at Portman Road. Home victories occur most of the time in the Championship, and the expectation is that Ipswich Town and their manager K. McKenna will deliver exactly that as they face A. Sheehan's side on Saturday afternoon. 5 of KickOff's users have bet on the home win, taking advantage of top odds of 1.62, and KickOff's predictive algorithm suggests there's 62.13% chance of them being proved correct.

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

Following your football club can be draining, and West Bromwich Albion’s hardy follows know that better than most at the moment. Their club, led by R. Mason, has now failed to win any of their last 10 Championship matches, and the clouds hardly look like parting against Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Backing opposition boss G. Rowett to add to their misery by leading his lads to a positive result is available at best 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 been the order of the day. Both teams have scored in each of their last 5 clashes, so the Deepdale faithful could be in for another nail-biter on Saturday afternoon.

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

If you like backing goals and choosing a winner, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United might well warrant a closer look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this term in which both teams have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

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

Southampton have enjoyed success against Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years, with their streak now extending to 5 straight wins against them. H. Pedersen will be desperate to stop the rot, while W. Still will be hoping for more of the same on Saturday afternoon.

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

Middlesbrough have dominated Birmingham City in the Championship recently, putting together a run of 6 straight wins against them. C. Davies will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while R. Edwards will be hopeful of more of the same on Monday night.

Ipswich v Hull - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you're not busy on Tuesday evening, then the clash between Hull City and Ipswich Town could be one to watch. S. Jakirović's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 22 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With a record like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from K. McKenna's men could keep the score down.

QPR v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like putting your money on goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming game between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough might well be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this season in which both clubs have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.

Birmingham v QPR - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming clash between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City could be the one for you. J. Stéphan's side have lost 11 games this campaign in which both sides have found the net. That's the highest number in the Championship.