EFL Championship predictions

Championship stats and tips

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

Southampton have enjoyed meeting Sheffield United in the league of late, with a run of 5 straight wins against them. C. Wilder will be doing all he can to turn the tide, while W. Still will be hoping for more of the same on Wednesday evening.

Watford v Portsmouth - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - under

If you're looking for a proper goal-fest on Wednesday evening, Watford v Portsmouth on Wednesday evening may not be the one to watch. Each of Watford's last 59 Championship matches has had under 5.5 goals, and nobody's expecting that J. Gracia Carlos's side end that streak any time soon.

Stoke v M'Boro - Both Teams To Score - no

If we trust the form book, we can predict at least one defence to keep a clean sheet at bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, as M. Robins and R. Edwards's teams meet. Stoke City have had the most matches where one team or more has not found the net (i.e. BTTS no) in the Championship so far this term - 18 out of 27 played. Both gaffers will just be desperate that it isn't their team that fails to register.

Derby v West Brom - Double Chance - home win or draw

West Bromwich Albion have consistently struggled against Derby County in the Championship in recent years. The two sides have clashed on 5 occasions since 2021, and Derby County have gone unbeaten in them all. Friday's game at Pride Park Stadium could be a really difficult one for R. Mason & co.

M'Boro v Preston - Both Teams To Score & Result - home

Preston North End will be concerned that 1 goal may not be enough to claim victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday lunch time. R. Edwards's men have the best record in the Championship when it comes to claiming victory despite conceding (9 of their 27 matches), so defence first might be the best route to victory for P. Heckingbottom and his Preston North End team at Riverside Stadium.

Millwall v Charlton - Double Chance - home win or draw

Charlton Athletic have found something of a bogey team in Millwall in the league in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 13 occasions since 2009, and Millwall have gone unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at The Den could be another hard one for N. Jones & co.

Birmingham v Stoke - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw

St. Andrew's Stadium plays host as Birmingham City and Stoke City go head-to-head on Saturday afternoon, in what might just be a proper ding-dong battle. C. Davies's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any club in the league - 8 in 28 games. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.80.

Blackburn v Watford - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under

Low scoring encounters aren't always entirely dull, but fans of Blackburn Rovers have had lots of chances to test that theory this season. 15 of their side's encounters 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 spice into this encounter on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?

Bristol C v Sheff Wed - Half Time / Full Time - home+home

H. Pedersen won't be relishing going up against Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday. G. Struber's side have led at the break and gone on to claim victory at FT more frequently than any other club in the the Championship this season - 9 times in total. That record suggests it may be a tough afternoon for Sheffield Wednesday, and that backing Bristol City in the HT FT market would be a smart move at odds of 1.91.

Leicester v Oxford Utd - Both Teams To Score - yes

Supporters at King Power Stadium may be banking on goals galore on Saturday, and they're right to, if Leicester City's past record is to be continued. We've seen BTTS in 21 of their 28 Championship matches this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.

QPR v Wrexham - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Wrexham could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this campaign in which both sides have scored. That's the most in the Championship.

Portsmouth v Southampton - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw

It might not be an honour they're particularly proud of, but Southampton currently lead all other teams in the Championship when it comes to matches in which they have been level at both the break and the final whistle this season, with their tally now at 7 in 27 matches. They will put that unwanted consistency to the test against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Sunday, in a match that could see yet another dead heat.

Norwich v Coventry - Double Chance - home win or draw

Coventry City have found something of a bogey team in Norwich City in the Championship in recent years. The two teams have played on 11 occasions since 2010, and Norwich City have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Carrow Road could be a tricky one for F. Lampard & co.

QPR v Coventry - Both Teams To Score & Result -

If you like backing goals and choosing a victor, then the upcoming match between Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City could be worth a look. J. Stéphan's side have lost 9 games this season in which both teams have found the net. That's the most 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.

Hull v Watford - Win / Draw / Win - home win

Armed with our in-depth statistical analysis, KickOff's tipsters are some of the best-informed around. On Sunday, 7 have backed Hull City to claim victory over Watford at KCOM Stadium. With odds of 2.88 from the bookies, they'll be praying S. Jakirović gets his tactics right and brings home that all-important victory.

Portsmouth v Ipswich - Win / Draw / Win - away win

Ipswich Town would surely be delighted to learn of the confidence our betting community has in them, as 11 of them are expecting K. McKenna and his side to earn away win as they visit Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the Championship on Sunday afternoon. Imagine the scenes in the away end if they're proven right. If you fancied placing the crowd, 1.70 is about the best value you’ll find.

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

There is more support for the home win than any other bet, as Sheffield United and Oxford United clash in the Championship on Sunday. No fewer than 34 have already gone for it, with best odds of 1.50 catching their eye.