EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 17TH – 19TH APRIL 2026 

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BLACKBURN VS COVENTRY

Blackburn have been disappointing this season. Considering they finished just outside the play-off last season, Rovers are sitting just two places above the relegation zone. Last time out, Michael O'Neill’s side conceded four away at Southampton.

League leaders Coventry are ten points clear of Ipswich in second. Frank Lampard’s side will aim to build on recent draws with Hull and Sheffield Wednesday; the Sky Blues were unable to find the back of the net in both matches.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – 19/20 - BetMGM

DERBY VS OXFORD

Derby have lost two of their last three, and they come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-1 away loss against Southampton. In their push for promotion, the Rams will aim to bounce back and gain some momentum. Oxford are just inside the relegation zone, and they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 home win against Watford; Myles Peart-Harris and Mark Harris were the goal scorers. The U’s will aim to secure crucial points in their aim for safety.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 5/6 - Betfred

MILLWALL VS QPR 

Millwall have had an excellent campaign; the Lions are currently third, but they’ve secured just one win in their last five, which came against Middlesbrough in a 2-1 away win. Throughout the season, Millwall have been defensively solid, far more consistent, and they’ve shown excellent tactics under the management of Alex Neil.

QPR are sitting in 11th, with 16 wins, ten draws and 16 losses. The Hoops will aim to build on their last two outings, which both ended in draws. Julien Stéphan’s side have secured 11 points from their last five.

Betting Tip: Draw – 14/5 - Star Sports

PORTSMOUTH VS LEICESTER

In their push for safety, Portsmouth have been excellent, securing a maximum of six points from their last two. Pompey scored a 97th-minute away at Middlesbrough, and they managed to overcome in-form Ipswich with a 2-0 win; Conor Shaughnessy and Colby Bishop were the goal scorers. After a recent point deduction, Leicester find themselves in the relegation zone, five points from safety.

Betting Tip: Portsmouth Win – 13/10 - BetMGM

BRISTOL CITY VS NORWICH

Bristol City come into this fixture on the back of a goalless draw with QPR. The Robins haven’t had the best home record this season; Bristol have won just one of their last five at Ashton Gate. On the other hand, Norwich have been better in recent outings. The Canaries recently secured three points against promotion contenders Millwall, but they’ll aim to bounce back from a 2-0 home loss against

Ipswich in their recent outing. When looking at recent meetings, Bristol City have a strong record against Norwich, winning the last three encounters.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 8/11 - Betfred

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HULL VS BIRMINGHAM

Despite spells of excellence, Hull have dropped to sixth, and they’ve managed just one win in their last five. Sergej Jakirović’s side are just four points clear of Wrexham in 7th, so the Tigers will aim to regain some momentum as they approach the final stage of the season.

Birmingham managed to secure three points against Wrexham in their recent fixture, but the Blues lost three in a row prior to this result. Birmingham have struggled to find form on the road, with just five away wins this season.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 10/11 - Star Sports

PRESTON VS WEST BROM

During the first-half of the season, Preston looked like promotion contenders, but they’ve dropped to 13th, due to inconsistency. However, the Lilywhites come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away win against Charlton. West Brom are just one place above the relegation zone, and they’re undefeated in their last five.

Betting Tip: Draw – 9/4 - BetMGM

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY VS CHARLTON

Sheffield Wednesday have endured a difficult season, with financial problems affecting their performances. A single win throughout the campaign ultimately led to their relegation to League One. Charlton are just four places above the relegation zone; the Addicks are without a win in their last five. When looking at recent meetings between the two sides, there’s been a lack of goals. There have been under 2.5 goals in five of their last six encounters.

Betting Tip: Charlton Win – 4/5 - Betfred

SWANSEA VS SOUTHAMPTON

Swansea have secured five points from their last five, and the Swans managed to secure three points away at Leicester in their recent outing; Zan Vipotnik was the goal scorer. Vipotnik has been a crucial asset for Swansea this season; he’s the league’s top goal scorer with 21 goals to his name.

Southampton have moved up to fourth; the Saints have secured a maximum of 15 points from their last five. Tonda Eckert’s side have scored 14 goals in their last five.

Betting Tip: Southampton to Win the First Half – 13/10 - Star Sports

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WATFORD VS SHEFFIELD UNITED

Watford are sitting in mid-table; the Hornets are without a win in their last four, and they come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-0 away loss against Oxford. Sheffield United managed to secure three points against Hull in their recent match. After going 1-0 down, Gustavo Hamer scored the equaliser in the 85th minute, and Danny Ings went on to score the winner in the 88th minute.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – 5/4 - BetMGM

WREXHAM VS STOKE

Wrexham returned to the Football League in 2023 by winning the National League, and they earned promotion from League Two in 2024, and later continued their rise by reaching the Championship. The Red Dragons are just one place outside the relegation places. Phil Parkinson’s side have struggled at the back in recent outings; Wrexham have conceded seven goals in their last two.

Betting Tip: Wrexham to Score First – 8/15 - Betfred

IPSWICH VS MIDDLESBROUGH

Ipswich are just inside the automatic promotion places; the Tractor Boys fell to Portsmouth in their recent fixture, but they won two in a row prior to this result. In their push for promotion, Kieran McKenna’s side will aim to secure three points in their push for promotion. Ipswich have a strong home record, losing just one game at Portman Road this season. Middlesbrough have dropped to fifth; Boro are without a win in their last five.

Betting Tip: Ipswich Win – 5/4 - Star Sports