Championship Predictions:
- Southampton to beat Plymouth to nil - 13/8 with BetVictor
- Birmingham v Bristol City Draw & BTTS - 7/2 with Bet365
How We Make Our Championship Predictions
When crafting Championship predictions, we rely heavily on statistics. Our tipster analyses team performance, player statistics, head-to-head records and various contextual factors.
Key metrics for football predictions include goals scored and conceded, shots on target and recent home or away performances.
Advanced statistics like expected goals (xG) provide deeper insights, while we also consider factors such as injuries, suspensions, weather conditions and fixture congestion.
Through comprehensive data analysis, we offer informed tips to assist bettors who are considering placing a bet on one of our recommended football betting sites.
EFL Championship Betting Statistics:
- Of the 557 matches played last season, there were 1,350 goals scored in total (an average of 2.42 per game), with 229 (41%) home wins, while the away side claimed victory 177 (32%) times and 151 (27%) matches ended in a draw.
- The most common scoreline in 2022/23 in the Championship was 1-1, which occurred on 73 occasions.
- Aleksandar Mitrovic holds the record of most goals by an individual in the 46-game season, in which he bagged 43 times in Fulham's promotion campaign back in 2021/22.
What is the Football League?
Established in 1888 as the Football League, this competition holds the distinction of being the oldest league in associated football.
Currently encompassing 72 teams across three divisions, with 24 teams in each league, it constitutes the second, third, and fourth tiers of English football. Division 1 was the top tier in England until 1992 when it underwent a transformative split after the top 22 clubs formed the Premier League.
Championship and League Structure
The Championship (second tier) and League One (third tier) witness automatic promotion for two teams each season, with a third earning promotion via play-offs from teams finishing third to sixth.
Meanwhile, League Two (fourth tier) sees the top three sides automatically promoted, and a fourth via play-offs from teams in fourth to seventh position.
Points to Win the EFL Championship
The specific number of points required to win the EFL Championship can vary from season to season.
Over the last five seasons, it has taken an average of 90 points to secure the title. Reading's 106-point triumph in 2005/06 stands as the highest, while West Bromwich Albion's 81 points in 2007/08 is the lowest recorded since the league was rebranded in 2004/05.
Where to Watch Sky Bet Championship
For UK viewers, Sky Sports holds the rights to broadcast 92 Sky Bet Championship matches, including all play-off games.
Weekend games typically occur on Friday evening, Saturday lunchtime, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, or Monday evening, while midweek fixtures are usually at 7.45pm or 8pm on Tuesday or Wednesday.
EFL Championship Recent Winners:
- 2022/23: Burnley
- 2021/22: Fulham
- 2020/21: Norwich City
- 2019/20: Leeds United
- 2018/19: Norwich City
- 2017/18: Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 2016/17: Newcastle United
- 2015/16: Burnley
- 2014/15: Bournemouth
- 2013/14: Leicester City
- 2012/13: Cardiff City
- 2011/12: Reading
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Last Updated: 14th March 2024, 07:22 AM