EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 20TH – 21ST MARCH 2026 

We have Championship fixtures, and Championship tipster Louie Truman has his Championship best bets and predictions along with Championship betting odds.

PRESTON VS STOKE

After a positive start to the campaign, Preston have dropped off in recent outings with just one point from their last four; the Lilywhites scored just one goal during this run. Stoke are sitting in 13th with 14 wins, 9 draws and 15 losses. The Potters will aim to build on their recent 3-1 home win against Watford.

Betting Tip: Stoke Win – 37/20 - BetMGM

BLACKBURN VS MIDDLESBROUGH

Blackburn just missed out on a play-off place last season, but they’ve struggled this season. Rovers are currently 19th in the table; they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away win against in-form Millwall, who won four in a row before the result. Middlesbrough are sitting in second, seven points behind league leaders Coventry; Boro have been excellent on the road, winning four of their last five away games.

Betting Tip: Middlesbrough to Score Over 1.5 Goals – 22/25 - High Bet

DERBY VS BIRMINGHAM

Derby have won their last three at Pride Park, and they’re just three points outside the play-off places, so the Rams will look to secure important points in their aim for promotion. During the current campaign, Birmingham have struggled on the road, with just five away wins this season.

Betting Tip: Derby Win – 2/1 - 247 Bet

IPSWICH VS MILLWALL

Ipswich are just one place outside the automatic promotion places; the Tractor Boys have secured 11 points from their last five. Kieran McKenna’s side are just two points away from Middlesbrough in second, and Ipswich have a game in hand. Millwall are one place below Ipswich in fourth; the Lions will aim to bounce back from a 2-1 home loss against Blackburn.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 3/4 - BetMGM

BRISTOL CITY VS WEST BROM

Bristol City have lost three of their last four; the Robins have scored just two goals during this run. West Brom are just one place above the relegation zone, and the Baggies will look to secure crucial points in their push for safety.

Betting Tip: West Brom to Score First – 21/20 - High Bet

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CHARLTON VS NORWICH

At the start of the season, Charlton looked like potential promotion contenders, but they dropped to the bottom half after a poor spell of form. However, the Addicks have picked up recently with wins against Birmingham and Middlesbrough. Norwich moved up to 12th, with four wins in a row.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 10/13 - 247 Bet

HULL VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Hull have had an excellent campaign so far, the Tigers are currently sitting in fifth with 19 wins, 6 draws and 13 losses. However, Sergej Jakirović’s side have dropped off in recent outings, losing three of their last four. Sheffield Wednesday are heading down to League One after a tough season, both on and off the pitch; they’ve picked up just one league win this season.

Betting Tip: Hull/Hull - 10/11 - BetMGM

QPR VS PORTSMOUTH

QPR come into this fixture on the back of a 3-1 away win against Leicester. Despite this, the Hoops lost four in a row before the win against Leicester. Portsmouth are just two places above the relegation zone; Pompey are winless in their last three.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – 41/50 - High Bet

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS WREXHAM

Sheffield United are sitting in 15th, with five points from their last three. The Blades will aim to bounce back from their recent 1-1 draw with Birmingham; Patrick Bamford was the goal scorer. Wrexham are just one place outside the play-off places, but the Red Dragons have lost two of their last four.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 8/13 - BetMGM

SOUTHAMPTON VS OXFORD

Southampton are just inside the play-off places; the Saints have won four of their last five. Oxford United are 22nd, just one point from safety. The U’s have won the previous two meetings against Southampton, and they’ve scored eight goals in their last five.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/6 - 247 Bet

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WATFORD VS LEICESTER

Watford are currently ninth. They come into this fixture on the back of a 3-1 home win against Wrexham; the goal scorers were Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe and Edoardo Bove. Following a recent point deduction, Leicester are second from bottom, two points from safety.

Betting Tip: Watford Win – 49/50 - High Bet

SWANSEA VS COVENTRY 

Swansea lost their recent outing 2-0 against Wrexham, but the Swans won two in a row prior to this loss. League leaders Coventry are seven points clear at the top, and they’ll be looking to bounce back from a recent home loss against in-form Southampton.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – 7/6 - 247 Bet