Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2026

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Watford look to build on their impressive 3–0 victory over Birmingham City as they take on Millwall on Matchday 27. Given Millwall's poor form, our prediction points toward a 1-0 home win. Rocco Vata remains sidelined, but his absence has not hampered Valerien Ismael’s side, who are enjoying a strong run with four wins in their last five matches. At home, the Hornets ave... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2026 at 12:30

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2026

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Ipswich Town return to league action aiming to extend their perfect home record after five straight victories at Portman Road. Given the number of potential absentees for the Riversiders, we predict a 2-0 home win. Despite injuries to Hirst and Townsend, the Tractor Boys showed their squad depth in a 2–1 FA Cup win over Blackpool, and their underlying numbers remain strong... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2026 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2026

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Coventry City and Leicester City face each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in one of the standout fixtures of the Championship round. Given the attacking potential of both sides, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. Frank Lampard’s men aim to regain momentum after their FA Cup exit to Stoke and we are positive that the league leaders will go all guns blazing a... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2026 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 January 2026

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion welcome Middlesbrough in a clash between two unpredictable Championship sides. As both teams will adopt an attack-minded approach in Friday's clash, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Baggies head into the match after a hard-fought FA Cup win over Swansea, but the aftermath was costly: Diakite, Whitwell, and Bielik all ended the game with knocks and remain doubt... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 January 2026 at 20:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 January 2026

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Leicester City welcome West Bromwich Albion to the King Power in a matchup that profiles as open and goal-friendly based on both teams’ recent numbers, with 2-1 our predicted outcome. The Foxes head into their second game of the year after a 3–1 defeat to Sheffield United, but there are no fresh injury concerns, and Jordan Ayew is pushing for a start, which could add dir... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 January 2026 at 20:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Portsmouth and Ipswich Town face each other at Fratton Park with both sides coming into the game in very different situations and moods. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 1-0 away win. Pompey's 2026 started in disastrous fashion with a 5–0 hammering away at Bristol City, a result that brutally exposed their long injury list. That defeat was not an isolated incident... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Norwich City welcome Stoke City to their Carrow Road with both sides coming off confidence-boosting wins. Given Stoke City's struggles on the road, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 home win. Norwich arrive after a 2–1 win over QPR, a result that once again showed their depth. Despite a long injury list — Crnac, Diallo, Forson, Forsyth, Schlupp, and Topic all remain side... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Millwall and Swansea face each other at The Den in what is expected to be a close encounter. With both sides looking solid at the back, our predictiong points toward a goalless (0-0) draw. The Lions were held to a goalless draw by Southampton, a result that once again underlined their growing defensive solidity. While their injury list remains lengthy, there are no fresh sel... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Middlesbrough and Southampton face each other at the Riverside in what looks like a finely balanced contest between two sides, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Boro suffered a 1–0 defeat to Derby in their last league match, yet there are no fresh injury concerns, which is a positive given Hellberg’s recent rotation issues. Their overall form is mixed, but consistent i... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Hull City and Watford go head to head at the MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship clash. Given their attacking potentials, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. The Tigers suffered a 1–0 defeat to Stoke in their first game of 2026, where the absence of defender Ryan Giles was clearly felt, and he is expected to miss out again. Overall, Hull ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Derby and Wrexham face each other in what looks like a finely balanced clash between two sides in decent form, each coming off confidence-boosting wins. Therefore, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Rams are high on confidence following a 1–0 victory over Middlesbrough, a result achieved despite several absentees. Beck, Johnston, Morris and Ozoh remain sidelined, but their absenc... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Bristol City come into this clash in fine mood after a stunning 5–0 demolition of Portsmouth, a result achieved despite a lengthy injury list. Given Preston's defensive struggles on the road, we predict a 2-0 home win. Bird, McNally, Sykes, Vitek and Williams all remain sidelined for the Robins, but their absence clearly did little to disrupt Nigel Pearson’s side, partic... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 February 2026 • 16:58 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Hull CityHull CityQPRQPR21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityLeicesterLeicester21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaBristol CityBristol City21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCoventryCoventry21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughOxford UnitedOxford United21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallPortsmouthPortsmouth21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonCharltonCharlton21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordDerbyDerby21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamIpswichIpswich21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/02/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversBristol CityBristol City24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityDerbyDerby24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughLeicesterLeicester24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaPrestonPreston24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordIpswichIpswich24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamPortsmouthPortsmouth24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBirmingham CityBirmingham City25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.38
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.57
35 min/Goal (985 Goals in 383 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (194 times out of 383 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (214 times out of 383 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 74%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 26%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.95
Shots / Match (Away) 11.13
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.35
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.86
Players Participated 858

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 32 18 8 6 66 36 +30 62 WLLDW
2 Middlesbrough 32 18 7 7 50 33 +17 61 WWWWL
3 Millwall 32 16 8 8 41 37 +4 56 LWDWW
4 Ipswich Town 30 15 9 6 51 29 +22 54 WWLDW
5 Hull City 31 16 6 9 50 43 +7 54 WWWDL
6 Derby County 32 13 9 10 47 39 +8 48 WDWLW
7 Wrexham 32 12 12 8 46 41 +5 48 DWWLD
8 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
9 Bristol City 32 13 8 11 45 40 +5 47 LWLWD
10 Birmingham City 32 12 10 10 43 39 +4 46 WDWWD
11 Southampton 32 12 10 10 48 44 +4 46 WDWWW
12 Watford 32 11 12 9 41 38 +3 45 DLDLD
13 Queens Park Rangers 32 12 8 12 43 46 -3 44 DLWDL
14 Stoke City 32 12 7 13 34 29 +5 43 LDLDL
15 Sheffield United 32 13 3 16 45 45 0 42 WDWLW
16 Swansea City 32 12 6 14 38 39 -1 42 WLWWL
17 Norwich City 32 11 6 15 42 42 0 39 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 32 10 9 13 31 41 -10 39 LWDWL
19 Leicester City 32 10 8 14 44 51 -7 38 DLLLL
20 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
21 Portsmouth 31 9 9 13 30 40 -10 36 DWLLW
22 West Bromwich Albion 32 9 7 16 32 47 -15 34 LDLDD
23 Oxford United 32 6 10 16 28 44 -16 28 WLLDL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 32 1 8 23 19 64 -45 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton 1 - 0 Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City 0 - 0 Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City 2 - 3 Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham 0 - 2 Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End 1 - 0 Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
10/02/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 3 - 4 Southampton
10/02/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 0 - 3 Norwich City
10/02/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 0 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
11/02/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 Stoke City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Sheffield United
14/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 2 - 2 Watford
14/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Millwall
14/02/2026, 15:00 Derby County 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers
16/02/2026, 20:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Middlesbrough
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bristol City 2 - 2 Wrexham
03/03/2026, 19:45 Ipswich Town - Hull City

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