EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 3RD APRIL 2026 

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

MIDDLESBROUGH VS MILLWALL

Despite losing Rob Edwards in the first half of the season, Middlesbrough have had an excellent campaign. Kim Hellberg joined the club to replace Rob Edwards as head coach, and he’s done an excellent job. The Boro are currently second, nine points behind league leaders Coventry. Despite Boro sitting in the automatic promotion places, they’re without a win in their last three, so they’ll aim to regain momentum.

Millwall are also enjoying a positive campaign; the Lions are currently fourth in the table, just two points away from an automatic promotion place. Alex Neil’s team are without a win in their last two, but they won three in a row prior to this.

Betting Tip: Draw – 14/5 - BetMGM

BIRMINGHAM VS BLACKBURN

Birmingham won League One last season, and they’re currently sitting 11th during the current Championship campaign. The Blues have lost three of their last five, but they have an excellent record at St Andrew's; Birmingham have lost just two home games this season.

Blackburn just missed out on the playoffs last season, but they’ve had a disappointing season so far, which has put them in a relegation battle; Rovers are sitting in 19th with 11 wins, 10 draws and 18 losses.

Betting Tip: Both Teams Not to Score – 8/11 - Betfred

CHARLTON VS BRISTOL CITY

Under the management of Nathan Jones, Charlton had an excellent start to the current Championship season after gaining promotion from League One through last season’s play-offs. However, the Addicks struggled to maintain their form, which has put them in 18th; Charlton will aim to bounce back from a recent home loss against in-form Norwich. Bristol City have been poor in recent outings, losing four of their last five; the Robins managed just two goals during this run.

Betting Tip: Draw at Half-Time – EVS – Star Sports

LEICESTER CITY VS PRESTON

With the aim of Promotion back to the Premier League, Leicester supporters will be disappointed with their current campaign. The Foxes are just inside the relegation zone, just one point from safety; Leicester City were deducted six points recently for breaching financial Profit & Sustainability rules. Preston have dropped to 13th after a difficult spell of form; the Lilywhites have won just one of their last five, which came in their recent outing against Stoke. Alfie Devine scored a brace.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 10/11 - BetMGM

NORWICH VS PORTSMOUTH

Norwich have really turned things around under Philippe Clement. Earlier in the season, they looked like they could be dragged into a relegation battle, but a strong run has lifted them up to 10th. On the other hand, Portsmouth are struggling, going five games without a win. Pompey conceded six goals last time out against QPR.

Betting Tip: Norwich Win – 19/20 - Betfred

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OXFORD VS HULL

After promotion from League One in the 23/24 season, Oxford did well to secure safety in the Championship last season. The Yellows will aim to achieve safety for a consecutive season; the U’s are currently 23rd, just one point from safety. Matt Bloomfield’s side have shown positive form in recent fixtures, winning three of their last five.

Play-off contenders Hull sit in fifth place with 66 points. As we approach the last part of the season, the Tigers will aim to gain momentum in their push for promotion. Hull have a strong record on the road, winning ten matches on the road.

Betting Tip: Oxford Win/Draw - 4/9 - Star Sports

QPR VS WATFORD

QPR impressed last time out; the Hoops put six past Portsmouth, Paul Smyth, Rayan Kolli and Richard Kone all scored a brace. Prior to this win, QPR also managed to come out on top against Leicester with an impressive 3-1 away win. Julien Stéphan will aim for his side to continue their current momentum. Watford are sitting in ninth; the Hornets have been without a clinical goal scorer, and they’ve not turned enough draws into wins.

Betting Tip: QPR Win – 9/5 - BetMGM

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS SWANSEA

Sheffield United endured a chaotic season, starting with five straight defeats under Rubén Sellés after replacing Chris Wilder. Sellés was quickly sacked; Wilder returned, and the focus shifted from promotion to recovery. The Blades are currently 17th, and they’re without a win in their last four.

Swansea are just three places above United in 14th; the Swans have lost their last two against Wrexham and Coventry. During the two losses, Swansea was unable to find the back of the net.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 10/11 - Betfred

STOKE VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Stoke are sitting in 15th; the Potters have won just one of their last five, which came in a 3-1 home win against Watford, Million Manhoef scored a brace. In their last two meetings, Stoke managed to win both with a 3-0 and 2-0 win.

Sheffield Wednesday are heading down to League One after a difficult season. A heavy points deduction left them on the back foot from the start, and they never recovered, winning just once this season.

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

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WEST BROM VS WREXHAM

West Brom are just two places above the relegation zone; the Baggies have won their last two against Hull and Bristol City. West Brom have been solid at the back in recent fixtures, keeping clean sheets in both of their recent wins.

Wrexham secured promotion from League One last season; the Red Dragons are just one place outside the play-off places. They come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away win against Sheffield United.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – EVS – BetMGM

COVENTRY VS DERBY

League leaders Coventry are nine points clear of Middlesbrough in second. Throughout the season, Frank Lampard’s side have had an excellent home record; they’ve lost just two home games this season. The Sky Blues have kept three clean sheets in their last five, and they’ll look to secure important points to expand the gap at the top.

Derby have shown positive form in recent fixtures, winning four of their last five. The Rams have secured a maximum of six points from their last two, keeping back-to-back clean sheets. John Eustace’s side are just three points outside the play-offs.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 4/5 - Betfred