Championship Predictions

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Hull City will look to sneak into the playoffs with a win over Norwich City on the last day of the regular season. As the Tigers want this win more than the visitors, we predict a 3-2 home triumph. Hull's recent form has been inconsistent (1.00 points per game), yet their matches are typically open, averaging 2.80 total goals with a high 80% BTTS rate. Defensively, they conc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Derby County head into the decisive final round with momentum after a 3–2 win over QPR. As Sheffield United have nothing to play for in Saturday's game, we predict a 3-1 home win. The likes of Callum Elder, Tyreece John-Jules Agyemang, Bobby Clark, and Rhian Brewster are all sidelined for the hosts, but despite those absences, Derby’s form remains strong, taking 1.80 poi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bristol City head into the final round eager to bounce back from a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham and potentially climb into 11th place. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with just a 20% win rate over the last 10 matches and 0.90 points per game. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding 1.50 goals per match on average, while scoring only 0.90. However, their games tend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Blackburn Rovers head into the final round looking to build on their 3–1 win over Sheffield United and close the season on a positive note. As Leicester City are low on spirits after failing to secure the Championship survival, we predict a 2-1 home win. Despite a lengthy injury list, the Riversiders have no new concerns, and recent numbers suggest a competitive edge. Acro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 April 2026

19:45

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Southampton FC host Ipswich Town in a high-stakes Championship derby, with both sides still chasing promotion objectives. As the Saints have been impressive at their St. Mary's of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. Southampton may be low on morale after a painful FA Cup exit to Manchester City, but their league form remains outstanding, averaging 2.60 points per game with an 8 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 April 2026 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2026

12:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Coventry and Wrexham lock horns is a fascinating clash between a newly promoted powerhouse and a promotion-chasing underdog still fighting for a playoff spot. As the Sky Blues aim to put icing on the cake on a very successful season, we predict a 2-1 home win. Coventry come into this match after confirming automatic Premier League promotion, but they are still in excellent f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2026 at 12:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Stoke City and Portsmouth go head to head in a mid-table Championship clash between two sides with little pressure. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a high-scoring 2-2 draw. The Potters come into this fixture on a four-game winless run, having lost 3-1 to Millwall in midweek. Their form is poor overall, averaging just 0.80 points per game. At home they are much more co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Bramall Lane will host Saturday's football game between Sheffield United and Preston where two inconsistent mid-table sides are looking to end the season on a stronger note after recent defeats. As both teams will be with guards down this time out, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Blades head into this match after a disappointing 1-3 loss to Blackburn, but their overall form remai ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Derby

Derby

QPR and Derby take on each other is a Championship clash with contrasting motivations, as the hosts sit safely mid-table while Derby continue their push for a playoff spot. As the Rams want this win more, we predict a 1-0 away triumph. The Hoops head into this game after a 2-1 defeat to Swansea, extending a mixed run where they average 1.10 points per game. The capital club ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Oxford United face Sheffield Wednesday at their Kassam Stadium with the relegation-threatened Yellows facing a must-win situation. As the rock-bottom Owls have nothing to play for in Saturday's encounter, we predict a 2-0 home win. Oxford come into this match looking to recover from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wrexham, but their overall form remains competitive with 1.50 points p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Norwich vs Swansea City is a tight Championship meeting between two sides still chasing late-season objectives, with Norwich clinging to slim playoff hopes and Swansea arriving in decent attacking form. As the Canaries have turned their Carrow Road into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. Norwich come into this after a 2-1 win over Derby County, extending a strong ru ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Birmingham City and Bristol City square off against each other in a mid-table Championship clash with both sides playing for pride rather than major objectives. As the the two teams seem to be evenly matched, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Blues come into this after a 2-1 win over Preston, continuing an inconsistent run where they average 1.10 points per game. At home they are n ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 September 2026 • 11:14 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
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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