EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

It's not exactly common to be treated to a 5+ goal thriller, but Blackburn Rovers's loyal fans have now waited 21 matches to see their team serve one up. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will the long-overdue deluge of goals finally arrive on Tuesday evening, as they face G. Rowett's Oxford United at Ewood Park? With odds of 1.10 on there being 4 goals or fewer being scored, the UK's leading bookmakers are making their thoughts on the matter perfectly clear.

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

Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's exactly what must be done by Charlton Athletic boss N. Jones on Tuesday. His players face Middlesbrough having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 4 Championship outings.

Preston v Coventry - Both Teams To Score - yes

Preston North End followers have been spoilt with action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in each of their last 6 matches. Coventry City on Tuesday evening may well be another thriller.

Sheff Utd v Norwich - Both Teams To Score - yes

Norwich City fans have been spoilt with action at each end when their side plays in the Championship, with both sides having scored in all of their last 6 games. Sheffield United on Tuesday evening may well be another goal-fest.

Southampton v West Brom - Both Teams To Score - yes

West Bromwich Albion fans have come to expect action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both teams having scored in all of their last 5 games. Southampton on Tuesday evening should be another ding-dong battle.

Swansea v Portsmouth - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over

All of Swansea City's last 8 Championship games has had two or more goals, suggesting that fans could get their money's worth as they battle it out with Portsmouth on Tuesday evening.

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

Recent activity among our tipsters shows a number of them trust J. Gracia Carlos and his ability to deliver victory for Watford on Tuesday evening. 5 have backed him to inspire his side to beat Sheffield Wednesday. Here's hoping that their faith in him isn't misplaced.

QPR v Birmingham - Both Teams To Score - yes

Birmingham City fans have become used to action at each end when their team plays in the Championship, with both sides having found the net in all of their last 5 games. Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday night could be another thriller.

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

Supporters travelling to Ashton Gate this Wednesday to watch Bristol City and Leicester City might already be concerned about a tedious evening, and rightly so. G. Struber's men have played their part in 2 nil-nils this term, the most of any team in the Championship. Will either side find the net? You can bet against it at leading odds of 10.00.

Derby v Millwall - Double Chance - away win or draw

Derby County have found something of a bogey team in Millwall in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 5 occasions since 2021, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Wednesday's game at Pride Park Stadium could be a really difficult one for J. Eustace & co.

Ipswich v Stoke - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Ipswich Town and Stoke City have laboured through a number of tight clashes in recent years. With each of their last 8 Championship meetings ending with under 2.5 goals, the forwards picked by K. McKenna and M. Robins may be in for a long day evening.

Hull v Wrexham - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring matches aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Wrexham have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 13 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will S. Jakirović and his Hull City team be capable of adding some goalmouth action into this encounter on Wednesday? Or will it be more of the same?

West Brom v Sheff Utd - Double Chance - away win or draw

West Bromwich Albion have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield United in the Championship in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 5 occasions since 2022, and Sheffield United have remained unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at The Hawthorns could be another hard one for R. Mason & co.

Norwich v Southampton - Both Teams To Score - yes

Fans at Carrow Road may be banking on action at both ends on Saturday, and they're right to, if Southampton's recent record is to be continued. There have been a goal in both nets in 15 of their 19 Championship fixtures this season, more than any side in the competition.

Coventry v Bristol C - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over

If you fancy a thriller on Saturday afternoon, then the clash between Coventry City and Bristol City could be worth checking out. F. Lampard's team lead the Championship in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 14 of their Championship games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a parking of the bus from G. Struber's men could keep the score down.

Leicester v Ipswich - Double Chance - home win or draw

Ipswich Town have found something of a bogey team in Leicester City in the league in recent years. The two teams have met on 6 occasions since 2013, and Leicester City have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at King Power Stadium could be a tricky one for K. McKenna & co.

Millwall v Hull - Double Chance - away win or draw

Millwall have consistently struggled against Hull City in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 6 occasions since 2022, and Hull City have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Den could be a really difficult one for A. Neil & co.

Wrexham v Watford - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always boring, but fans of Wrexham have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this campaign. 13 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will J. Gracia Carlos and his Watford team be able to inject goals into this clash on Saturday? Or will it be same old same old?

Sheff Wed v Derby - Double Chance - home win or draw

Derby County have found something of a bogey team in Sheffield Wednesday in the league in recent years. The two clubs have played on 6 occasions since 2021, and Sheffield Wednesday have gone unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Hillsborough could be a tricky one for J. Eustace & co.

Swansea 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 term. 13 of their side's games in the Championship have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will A. Sheehan and his Swansea City team be capable of adding some goals into this clash on Friday? Or will it be same old same old?

Preston v Norwich - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like tipping goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming fixture between Norwich City and Preston North End might well be the one for you. L. Manning's side have lost 8 games this season in which both teams have scored. That's the most in the Championship.