EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 21ST – 22ND APRIL 2026 

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

COVENTRY VS PORTSMOUTH

Coventry secured promotion to the Premier League following a draw away at Blackburn and now return to face a Portsmouth side in strong form. While Coventry have generally been reliable at the CBS Arena, they have won only one of their last three matches, although they have scored in the majority of their home games this season. Portsmouth arrives having won their last three matches. Pompey kept clean sheets in all three of these wins.

Betting Tip: Portsmouth to score over 0.5 Goals – 1/2 - BetMGM

LEICESTER VS HULL

Relegation is a proper possibility for Leicester City; the Foxes are sitting in 23rd, and they’re without a win in their last five. Gary Rowett’s side have had a point deduction this season, and they’re eight points from safety.

Hull are just inside the play-off places, but they’re without a win in their last four, so Tigers will aim to bounce back and build some momentum.

Betting Tip: Hull Win – 12/5 - Betfred

NORWICH VS DERBY

Norwich have moved up to ninth, with three wins from their last five. The Canaries come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 4-2 away win against Bristol City; Mohamed Touré scored a brace. Norwich have been in great form, due to a clear playing style and improved balance between attack and defence.

Philippe Clement’s side have also taken their chances more consistently and built confidence through a strong run of results. Derby are one place above the Canaries; the Rams have also won three of their last five.

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

OXFORD VS WREXHAM

Oxford are just inside the relegation zone, so the U’s will look to secure crucial points in their aim for safety. In their recent outing, the Yellows fell to Derby in a 1-0 away defeat. Wrexham are sitting in seventh. The Red Dragons will look to build on their recent 2-0 home win against Stoke; George Thomason and Josh Windass were the goal scorers. Wrexham conceded seven goals in their two matches prior to this win.

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

QPR VS SWANSEA

QPR are without a win in their last three, and they conceded two goals away at Millwall last Saturday. Swansea are sitting in 15th, and the Swans have also struggled for form in recent outings, with just one win in their last five.

When looking at recent encounters, Swansea have a strong record against the Hoops, winning two of their last three meetings.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – EVS - Betfred

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SOUTHAMPTON VS BRISTOL CITY

Southampton have been excellent in recent outings; the Saints have won their last five, and they’ve scored 14 goals during this run. Due to their current form, Southampton have moved up to fourth. They’ll look to continue their momentum as they approach the play-offs.

Bristol City have secured seven points from their last five, and they come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 4-2 home loss against Norwich.

Betting Tip: Southampton/Southampton - 11/10 - Star Sports

STOKE VS MILLWALL

Stoke have managed just one point from their last three, and the Potters found the back of the net just once during this run. Millwall are enjoying an excellent campaign; the Lions are on joint points with Ipswich, who are in the automatic promotion places. Millwall have been good because they’re consistent, and they defend well, stay organised, and keep picking up points every week. Alex Neil’s side will aim to build on their recent 2-0 home win against QPR.

Betting Tip: Millwall Win – 19/20 - BetMGM

WEST BROM VS WATFORD

West Brom are sitting just two places above the relegation zone, but the Baggies have shown better form in recent outings; they’re undefeated in their last five. In their recent outing, West Brom secured three points away at Preston; Josh Maja and Daryl Dike were the goal scorers. Watford have struggled for form recently; the Hornets have lost three of their last four.

Betting Tip: West Brom to Win Both Halves – 11/10 - Betfred

BIRMINGHAM VS PRESTON

Birmingham have managed four points from their last two, but the Blues lost three in a row prior to their last two. Throughout the season, Chris Davies’ side have had a strong record at St Andrew's; the Blues have lost just three home matches this season.

Preston had a successful start to the current campaign, which led to the Lilywhites having a chance at promotion. However, they’ve dropped to 16th, after a difficult spell of form; Preston have struggled because they haven’t been scoring enough goals and have been inconsistent.

Betting Tip: Birmingham to Win The First Half – 5/4 - Star Sports

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CHARLTON VS IPSWICH

Charlton are just three places above the relegation zone, and the Addicks are without a win in their last five. Nathan Jones will be disappointed his side couldn't secure three points against Sheffield Wednesday in their recent match – the Owls have won just one match this season. Ipswich are currently second in the table, ten points behind league leaders Coventry. In search of automatic promotion, the Tractor Boys will aim to bounce back.

Kieran McKenna’s side are without a win in their last two. Jack Clarke has played a vital role in attack for Ipswich this season; he’s managed 15 goals.

Betting Tip: Ipswich Win – 4/6 - BetMGM

MIDDLESBROUGH VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

At certain stages of the season, Middlesbrough looked like they were in contention for the title, but they’ve dropped to fifth, and they’re without a win in their last five. Despite this form, Boro were better in their recent fixture, holding Ipswich to a draw; David Strelec and Tommy Conway were the goal scorers.

Sheffield Wednesday have had a tough season, with financial problems affecting their performances. They only managed one win all year, which led to their relegation to League One.

Betting Tip: Middlesbrough/Middlesbrough - 8/15 - Betfred

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS BLACKBURN

Sheffield United are sitting in 12th, and they’ve won their last two against Hull and Watford. Patrick Bamford scored a brace in the match against the Hornets. Blackburn are just one place above the relegation zone, so they’ll aim to secure important points in their push for safety. When looking at recent meetings, the Blades haven’t lost to Blackburn in their last four.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 5/6 - Star Sports