Championship Tips: Bets for every final game including Rams to muscle in and claim sixth spot

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Blackburn vs Leicester - Underwhelming end-of-season contest at Ewood Park

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Saturday, 12:30

Leicester may have taken a point off Millwall last weekend, but the Foxes were lucky that the Lions were profligate throughout. The return of forgotten man Harry Souttar from injury was a boost for Gary Rowett's side, and he is exactly the sort of player who will be expected to step up in League One next season, yet it's been a sorry season, and they will be keen to offload some high-earners and make a fresh start as soon as possible.

They've lost just two of their last six, yet just a single win since January 5th tells its own story. The mentality of the team isn't right, and they have gone down with a whimper.

Blackburn secured their safety at Bramall Lane ten days ago. Michael O'Neill's side didn't play at the weekend, and the players should be feeling relatively fresh for this finale.

With the danger of relegation having been eliminated, there are concerns about motivation here. They've drawn each of their last four at this venue, and haven't won at Ewood Park since February 20th and another stalemate may be the most likely outcome here.

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Bristol City vs Stoke - Potters' mixed season to finish on a negative note

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Saturday, 12:30

Bristol City's improvement in form has dropped off in the final few weeks of the season. Roy Hodgson has undoubtedly had a positive impact on the club, and they have looked far more adventurous going forward. They've also had some tough games, including a trip to Southampton and hosting in-form Norwich. This should be much easier.

Although there was some initial hope and positivity, Stoke's season will once again end in underwhelming fashion. The Potters have won just one of their last seven games, and haven't picked up maximum points on the road since January 4th. They've failed to score in three of their last four outside of Staffordshire and have fallen behind in each of their last five games. They will be vulnerable once again.

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Derby vs Sheffield United - Another Eustace masterclass at Pride Park

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Saturday, 12:30

Derby fans will have been relieved to see their side come away from Loftus Road last weekend with maximum points. The Rams were second best against the lively R's, but it was a timely occasion to record their first away victory in four attempts.

That result keeps them in contention for a top-six spot heading into the final weekend, and they will be buoyed by Hull's lack of form and Wrexham's tough trip to Middlesbrough.

They cannot control those other games, yet they can do their bit by collecting three points against the Blades.

Derby's home form has been superb during 2026, winning each of their last six at Pride Park. They have very few injury concerns, and the emergence of Jaydon Banel gives them another option in forward areas.

They've netted 2+ in four of their last six here and should be able to take advantage of Sheffield United's defensive issues. The Blades have conceded six goals across their last two games, and have taken just two points when visiting sides that are currently positioned inside the top half.

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Hull vs Norwich - Tigers to drop points yet again

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Saturday, 12:30

Hull's poor form has seen them drop out of the top six. Their early-season points accumulation means that they can leap back into the play-offs with a victory at the MKM this weekend, although they would also require Middlesbrough to take something off Wrexham.

Sergej Jakirovic's side have defied the data throughout the campaign and have benefited from some above-average goalkeeping from Ivor Pandur. They are winless in six coming into this fixture, despite taking the lead in four of those games.

They've managed just two victories since the start of March, with the second of those coming against Sheffield Wednesday. Four of their last six games have ended all-square, which suggests that this could be yet another close encounter.

Norwich's season ended last weekend with a 1-1 draw against Swansea. Philippe Clement's side have been one of the standout sides of 2026, with only Coventry and Southampton having a better points return since the beginning of February.

They may not have anything to play for here, but I don't expect them to lie back and let Hull walk all over them. They have too much individual talent in their squad.

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Ipswich vs QPR - R's to test the Tractor Boys' resolve

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Saturday, 12:30

Ipswich couldn't secure promotion on Tuesday night, although their late equaliser at St. Mary's puts them in the driving seat this weekend. Although they are still required to beat QPR at Portman Road, a draw may be enough, depending on other results.

This may look like a simple task on paper, yet QPR's energetic display last weekend against Derby suggests that Julian Stephan's side aren't on the proverbial beach just yet.

The Londoners may be winless in five, yet they racked up 24 shots at Loftus Road seven days ago, and created five notable chances. Luckily for Ipswich, they struggle defensively and the hosts' superior firepower may just be enough to edge this.

There will be plenty of nervous moments, and the crowd must remain positive throughout the 90 minutes. The visitors have beaten Wrexham and Hull on the road this season, and have scored at the CBS and the Riverside. They will create chances and potentially get on the scoresheet too.

The Suffolk side has conceded in each of their last four and looked a little vulnerable at the back in midweek. This may not be as straightforward as it appears.

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Millwall vs Oxford - Lions to ease to victory in Bermondsey

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Saturday, 12:30

Millwall know what they need to do. They must win to give themselves any chance of securing automatic promotion. Alex Neil's side may be unlikely candidates for second spot, yet they have been remarkably consistent this season despite enduring a lengthy injury crisis which decimated their midfield.

The Lions have been dealt a relatively kind fixture, hosting already-relegated Oxford United, and they are 1/31.33 favourites to collect maximum points. Even a convincing victory at The Den may not be enough, and they will be hoping for a favour from their fellow Londoners, QPR on Saturday lunchtime.

A defeat to Blackburn aside, they have a relatively solid record when hosting struggling sides this season, and have kept clean sheets against Charlton, West Brom, Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday.

Oxford didn't go down without a fight, but their lack of quality and experience, particularly in the final third was probably the main reason for them dropping out of the division. They will already be planning for next season, and they could find it tough to break down a solid and usually dependable Lions back-line.

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Portsmouth vs Birmingham - BTTS at a jubilant Fratton Park

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Saturday, 12:30

Portsmouth have secured Championship football next season. Despite enduring a few worrying periods, Pompey have clinched survival with two games spare, and this is their first home match since that feat was achieved at the CBS.

There should be a carnival atmosphere at Fratton Park, a ground which is renowned for its feel-good vibe when things are going positively. There have been times recently, notably away at Coventry and Middlesbrough, where they've barely laid a glove on the opposition, yet they've still managed to get onto the scoresheet. They tend to be more positive and adventurous here, and they should create a few opportunities.

Birmingham's season ended a month ago when it became mathematically impossible to reach the top six. Chris Davies' side has improved throughout April and will finish inside the top ten. They've won three of their last four and have scored in each of their last five.

There is absolutely nothing riding on this game, and it should be a fairly relaxed and entertaining 90 minutes in the south coast sunshine.

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Preston vs Southampton - Saints to edge out PNE at Deepdale

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Saturday, 12:30

Preston have had very little to play for several weeks, although they still looked sharp at Bramall Lane last weekend. PNE have been far better to watch on the road recently, with their home games proving fairly dour by comparison.

They've won just three matches here since November 5th, with two of those victories coming against struggling sides and the other against free-falling Stoke City.

Oxford, West Brom and Millwall have all left here with maximum points, and given Southampton's need for a victory, they will likely slip up again.

Automatic promotion is out of the question for Saints following their midweek humdinger with Ipswich. Back-to-back draws have confirmed that it will be a play-off place for Tonda Eckert's men, and although fifth place looks likely, they could still move up to fourth if results go their way.

They have looked a bit jaded lately, with their FA Cup commitments clearly impacting their energy levels, but they have a big squad, and they should be capable of one final push.

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Sheffield Wednesday vs West Brom - Low-scoring encounter to finish the season at Hillsborough

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Saturday, 12:30

West Brom clinched survival last weekend despite suffering a two-point deduction. It's a remarkable achievement from James Morrison, who will surely be in contention for a permanent position based on the last few months. He's gone for a back-to-basics approach, making WBA much harder to beat and prioritising clean sheets.

The Baggies have shut out the opposition in each of their last five and in seven of their last eight. Although they may be tempted to take their foot off the gas following such an intense period, they've been handed a relatively kind final game of the season.

Wednesday will make it tough for them, with nine of their last matches here, having seen them keep a clean sheet in the first half. This could be another close one.

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Swansea vs Charlton - The hosts to strike again in South Wales

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Saturday, 12:30

If Swansea hadn't endured a disastrous November, they'd be in play-off contention. Vitor Matos' appointment wasn't universally welcomed by all fans, yet the Portuguese coach has made his side exceptionally competitive, particularly at home.

Although they are winless in three at this venue, they have faced Middlesbrough, Southampton and Coventry and were exceptionally unlucky in the latter. They have been impressively consistent when hosting bottom-half sides, winning six of their seven games with the current bottom eight.

Charlton secured their safety last week with a victory over out-of-form Hull. They've actually been tough to beat on the road recently, drawing five of their last six and producing a smash-and-grab victory against Middlesbrough in the other. There is no real motivation for Nathan Jones' side, and they may just fall short on the final day.

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Watford vs Coventry - Jubilant Cov to beat divided Hornets

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Saturday, 12:30

It's all gone wrong at Watford. They've cycled through three managers this season, and they've barely progressed. Ed Still's future at Vicarage Road is uncertain, and rumours persist of a divided squad and frequent discipline issues.

They have lost five of their last six games, including each of the last four and scored just a single goal in the last 360 minutes of Championship football.

It's the opposite situation at Coventry, whose united squad have secured promotion to the Premier League. Last weekend, they clinched the title against Wrexham and lifted the trophy at a packed-out CBS Arena.

They have been the most consistent side in the division, and have been fairly decent on their travels recently. They've conceded just two goals in their last six away games and although there will have been some sore heads at the beginning of the week, they should be suitably recovered to turn up, and beat the badly out-of-form hosts.

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Wrexham vs Middlesbrough - Both sides to contribute to a highly entertaining finale

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Saturday, 12:30

Plenty is riding on this game! Wrexham occupy the final play-off spot and a victory here would secure their place in the top six and extend their season. A draw may be enough, but Phil Parkinson's side would be left checking results elsewhere, hoping that both Hull and Derby slip up.

They have thrown in some poor performances throughout April, although six of their last eight games have been on the road.

Their games here have been highly entertaining, beating Coventry 3-2 and Ipswich 5-3 as well as suffering a potentially damaging 5-1 defeat to Southampton. They cannot afford to play for the draw in this one, and they will have to attack the Teesiders.

Middlesbrough's automatic promotion hopes are slim, but they aren't impossible. Realistically, Boro are likely to be involved in the play-offs and they will be jostling to finish third, upon which they would face either the same opposition or Derby or Hull.

Kim Hellberg's side have rediscovered its scoring touch, although they still look a little vulnerable at the back. They don't know how to sit back, and defend and are likely to be pushing to win this game. They always produce countless opportunities, and this will be a stern test for Wrexham's back-line, which hasn't looked particularly robust lately.

It finished 1-1 in the previous meeting, but this is likely to be a little crazier.

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