EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 2ND MAY 2026 

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

BLACKBURN VS LEICESTER

Considering Blackburn finished just one place outside the play-offs last season, Rovers have had a poor current campaign. The Blue and Whites are just two places above the relegation zone, with just one win in their last five. This win came away at Sheffield United with a 3-1 win; Yuki Ohashi scored a brace. Leicester have officially been relegated to League One; A points deduction for breaching financial rules cost Leicester City vital points, dropping them into the relegation zone and playing a key role in their relegation.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 26/25 - BetMGM

BRISTOL CITY VS STOKE

Bristol City are sitting 13th, with 16 wins, 11 draws and 18 losses. The Robins are without a win in their last four, and they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away loss against Birmingham. Last time the two sides met, Stoke secured an impressive 5-1 home win. However, Stoke have been in poor form, losing four of their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 5/4 - Betfred

DERBY VS SHEFFIELD UNITED

Derby are just one point from a play-off place, so the Rams have a chance of securing a place in the play-offs, dependent on other results. Last time out, John Eustace’s side managed to secure a brilliant 3-2 away win against QPR; Jaydon Banel scored the winner in the 88th minute. Sheffield United have had a difficult campaign; the Blades are sitting in 15th, and they’ve lost their last two against Blackburn and Preston.

Betting Tip: Derby Win – 3/4 - Star Sports

HULL VS NORWICH

Hull are just one place outside the play-off places, so the Tigers will aim to secure important points in their hopes for a place in the play-offs. Sergej Jakirović’s side have dropped out of the play-off positions, due to their poor form; Hull are without a win in their last five. Norwich have secured seven points from their last three, and they’ll look to bounce back from a recent 1-1 draw with Swansea. The last time the two sides met, Hull managed to secure an impressive 2-0 away win at Carrow Road.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 11/20 - BetMGM

IPSWICH VS QPR

Ipswich are currently in an automatic promotion spot; the Tractor Boys are one point clear of Millwall in third, so three points against QPR will secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Last time out, Ipswich was unable to secure promotion as they drew 2-2 away at Southampton; Wes Burns and Jack Clarke were the goal scorers. QPR are sitting in 14th, with 16 wins, 10 draws and 19 losses. The Hoops have been poor recently, losing their last three against Millwall, Swansea and Derby

Betting Tip: Ipswich to Win Both Halves – 13/8 - Betfred

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MILLWALL VS OXFORD

Millwall are just one place outside of an automatic promotion place; the Lions could secure promotion to the Premier League, dependent on other results. Millwall have been strong this season due to their solid organisation under Alex Neil and smart recruitment, which has made them difficult to beat.

Oxford have officially been relegated to League One, but the U’s come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 4-1 home win against Sheffield Wednesday.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 8/13 - Star Sports

PORTSMOUTH VS BIRMINGHAM

Portsmouth are sitting in 18th. Pompey come into this fixture with excellent form, winning four of their last five. In their recent outing, John Mousinho’s side managed to secure three points away at Stoke; Adrian Segecic scored a brace. Birmingham are currently tenth. The Blues come into this fixture on the back of consecutive wins against Preston and Bristol City.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 3/5 - BetMGM

PRESTON VS SOUTHAMPTON

Preston made an encouraging start and at one stage looked capable of pushing for promotion, but their campaign has since tailed off. A tough stretch of results has dragged them down to 12th.

However, the Lilywhites impressed last time out, with a 3-2 away win against Sheffield United. Southampton are sitting in fifth place, the Saints are undefeated in their last five, and they put a good performance against Man City recently.

Betting Tip: Draw – 11/4 - Betfred

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY VS WEST BROM

Sheffield Wednesday struggled throughout the season, with financial issues clearly impacting performances on the pitch. A lack of wins — managing just one this season led them to finish bottom and be relegated. West Brom are just one place above the relegation zone. The Baggies have secured safety, and they’ve managed nine points from their last five.

Betting Tip: West Brom Win – 40/85 - Star Sports

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SWANSEA VS CHARLTON

Swansea are currently mid-table; the Swans have won two of their last four. They come into this fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw away at Norwich. Swansea have an excellent record against Charlton; Vítor Matos’ side haven’t lost to Charlton in their last four. Charlton have secured safety this season; the Addicks had one of the best defensive records at the start, but they’ve dropped to 19th due to a lack of consistency.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – 23/20 - BetMGM

WATFORD VS COVENTRY

Watford have dropped to 16th, the Hornets have lost their last four in a row, and they come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 5-1 away loss against Middlesbrough. Ed Still’s side has scored just one goal in their last four. Coventry are champions, and they’re sitting on 92 points; the Sky Blues have won their last two against Portsmouth and Wrexham. Frank Lampard’s side scored eight goals during the two wins.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – EVS - Betfred

WREXHAM VS MIDDLESBROUGH

Wrexham are just inside the play-off places, so the Red Dragons will aim to bounce back from a recent 3-1 away loss against Coventry. Wrexham have secured three consecutive promotions in recent seasons, rising from the National League in 2022/23 to League Two, then to League One in 2023/24, and reaching the Championship in 2024/25. After a recent drop off, Middlesbrough have won their last two against Sheffield Wednesday and Watford. Kim Hellberg’s side will aim to build momentum as they approach the play-offs.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 4/7 - Star Sports