EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 20TH – 22ND FEBRUARY 2026

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

BLACKBURN VS PRESTON

The East Lancashire Derby takes place under the lights on Friday night at Ewood Park. Blackburn are currently sitting in 19th, but they’ve shown improvement in recent outings with two wins from their last three. Rovers managed to secure a 3-1 away win against QPR last time out; Mathias Jorgensen scored a brace, and Ryoya Morishita got the third. Preston has recently dropped just outside the play-offs with one win from their last three.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6 – BetMGM

HULL VS QPR

Hull have enjoyed a successful campaign so far; they’re six points clear of the play-off places. However, the Tigers have secured just one point from their last two, so Sergej Jakirović’s side will be aiming to regain momentum. QPR are sitting in mid-table, and the Hoops have won just one of their last five, which came against league leaders Coventry.

Betting Tip: Draw – 217/100 – High Bet

STOKE VS LEICESTER

Both sides are sitting in the bottom half of the table, and they’re winless in their last five league outings. After a points deduction, the Foxes sit just one place above the relegation zone and have taken only a single point from their last five matches — meaning back-to-back relegations are becoming a real possibility for Leicester City.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 10/13 – 247 Bet

SWANSEA VS BRISTOL CITY

Despite Swansea losing 2-0 to Derby last time out, they managed to win three out of four prior to the result; the Swans managed to keep clean sheets in two of the three wins. Bristol City come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 3-2 away win against Hull.

Betting Tip: Bristol City Win – 12/5 – BetMGM

WEST BROM VS COVENTRY

West Brom are just two places above the relegation zone; the Baggies will be looking to build on recent goalless draws against Stoke and Birmingham. Despite a recent drop-off, Coventry have managed to go back up to top place after securing an excellent 3-1 win against in-form Middlesbrough.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – 51/50 – High Bet

Sports Bonus

4.7/5

Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets

Go to HighBet

Bet now

HighBet Highlights

• Over 30 sports
• Competitive odds
• Live betting options
• Bet builder tool

MIDDLESBROUGH VS OXFORD

After the departure of Rob Edwards, Kim Hellberg came in as head coach, and he’s had an excellent impact. Prior to their recent 3-1 away loss against Coventry, Boro managed to win four on the bounce. Oxford are sitting in 23rd, five points away from safety.

Betting Tip: Middlesbrough Win – 4/11 – 247 Bet

MILLWALL VS PORTSMOUTH

Millwall have had an excellent campaign so far; they’re currently third, five points away from an automatic promotion place. The Lions come into this fixture on the back of consecutive wins against Wrexham and Sheffield Wednesday. Portsmouth are just one place above the relegation zone, so they’ll be looking to secure crucial points in their push for safety.

Betting Tip: Millwall To Score Over 1.5 Goals – 17/20 – BetMGM

NORWICH VS BIRMINGHAM

Norwich were in a relegation battle, but they’ve recently moved up to 17th after an excellent spell of form. The Canaries have won four of their last five, and Mohamed Toure scored a hat-trick in his recent league outing. Birmingham has secured 11 points from their last five, but they’ve struggled on the road, losing nine away games this season.

Betting Tip: Norwich Win – 3/2 – High Bet

SOUTHAMPTON VS CHARLTON

Southampton have been in excellent form; the Saints have won four of their last five, and they’ve kept three clean sheets during this run. After an excellent start, Charlton fans will be disappointed to find themselves aiming for safety. However, they’ve looked better in recent fixtures, winning two of their last three.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 20/21 – 247 Bet

Sports Bonus

4.1/5

100% match bonus up to £50

Welcome Bonus

Go to 247Bet

Bet now

247Bet Highlights

• 100% matched bonus of up to £30
• Competitive odds
• Impressive live betting suite

WATFORD VS DERBY

Watford are currently 12th in the table, the Hornets are winless in their last five, and they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-2 draw with Preston. Derby have recently moved into the play-off places. The Rams have won two of their last three, and they kept two clean sheets in both of the wins.

Betting Tip: Derby Win – 11/4 – BetMGM

WREXHAM VS IPSWICH

After promotion from League One last season, Wrexham are just two places away from the play-off places. The Red Dragons lost 2-0 against Millwall last time out, but they won two in a row prior to the loss. The Tractor Boys are sitting in fourth and will be looking to build momentum in their push for promotion back to the Premier League.

Betting Tip: Draw – 23/10 – High Bet

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

The Steel City Derby takes place on Sunday afternoon, and both sides are sitting in the bottom half of the table. Sheffield Wednesday have endured financial turmoil this season. After a points deduction, the Owls sit 40 points from safety and have lost their last five matches. The Blades have dominated recent meetings against the Owls, winning the last three encounters.

Betting Tip: Sheffield Wednesday Not To Score – 7/11 – 247 Bet