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English Championship Predictions - 21 April 2026, Matchday 44

Simon Lewis
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In recent football matches, Coventry's clash with Portsmouth, and Oxford's game with Wrexham ended in draws. Meanwhile, Southampton and Norwich showed strong performances, positioning themselves for potential wins. Coventry ended with a result ratio of 4.2 to 2.05, and Oxford finished at 3.3, illustrating tightly contested matches. Both Southampton and Norwich appeared dominant, with Southampton also predicted to win to nil at 2.45 odds, indicating expected defensive strength. Overall, the results showcased competitive spirit and strategic gameplay from all teams involved.

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  • Coventry and Portsmouth to tough out a draw.
  • Norwich to hand Derby another defeat on the road.
  • Oxford and Wrexham to both be frustrated as they play out a draw.
  • Southampton to win with a clean sheet over Bristol City.
Southampton' s Shea Charles scores against Arsenal
Southampton' s Shea Charles scores against Arsenal (Getty Images).

English Championship Predictions - Matchday 44


Coventry vs Portsmouth


Coventry need a win to seal the title, while Portsmouth will be safe from relegation with a win. Coventry have just 1 defeat in 10 matches but have drawn their last 3 matches, scoring just once.

Portsmouth have come off an 8-match winless streak to win their last 3 matches on the bounce, keeping a clean sheet in each match. Coventry have been strong at home while Portsmouth haven’t been travelling well, so while my heart is pumping for a Portsmouth win, I think a draw is on the cards.

Norwich vs Derby


Norwich would need 3 wins and plenty of luck to scrape into the playoffs, but Derby are just 3 points off the playoffs so they will throw everything at their hosts. 

Norwich are strong at home, winning 7 of their last 10 matches. Derby have lost 5 of their last 6 on the road so it’s hard to see them cracking their hosts who have conceded just 9 goals in their last 10 at home.

Oxford vs Wrexham


Oxford could beat off relegation by leap-frogging above one of four other sides, but they have to win twice at least along with at least a draw in their third match. Wrexham are two points off a much-prized playoff spot but their form hasn’t been great, winning just 4 of their last 10 matches. 

Oxford are undefeated at home in their last 5 matches while Wrexham have lost 2 of their last 4 matches, so I’m going to back a tasty draw in a match both sides will be throwing everything at in search of maximum points. 

Southampton vs Bristol City


Southampton are all but secured of a playoff spot, but they’re just 1 point short of an automatic promotion spot, so they will be going flat out against a Stoke side all but out of the running for the playoffs.

Bristol have lost 6 and drawn 2 of their last 10 matches, while the Saints have 9 wins and a draw in their last 10 matches at home, keeping 6 clean sheets and conceding just 4 goals. Bristol have been goalless in 6 of their last 10 on the road, so I’m backing a home win to nil.

Verdict

Draws between Coventry and Portsmouth, Oxford and Wrexham, while Southampton and Norwich look set for wins.
   
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