Championship Predictions

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

After failing to win the last three league matches, Plymouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Watford on Monday afternoon. The Pilgrims aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Southampton and their fine home record is surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Watford. Ryan Hardie should be recalled to the starting XI after the... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Southampton lock horns at Carrow Road in the Championship round 26. The Canaries aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to WBA and Millwall and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Saints. Chile midfielder Marcelino Nunez should be recalled to the starting XI, while both Jakob Sorensen and Dimitris Gian... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Middlesbrough will look to build on a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town when they take on Coventry City in the first game of the year. The Boro quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Rotherham United, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to make it to the playoffs. Joshua Coburn is widely expected to return to t... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Leicester City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Huddersfield Town on Monday afternoon. The Foxes are eager to retain top position and they are seen as hot favourites to pick up all three points from the first match of the year. Even though all Marc Albrighton, Jamie Vardy, and Kasey McAteer remain... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Birmigham City

Birmigham City

Leeds United will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Preston and WBA when they welcome Birmingham City to their Elland Road on Monday afternoon. The Whites are eager to move closer to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Blues. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier remains on the sidelines through suspension, while both Jamie S... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Monday’s football game between Bristol City and Millwall, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Following three consecutive league wins, Bristol City shared the spoils with Birmingham City on Matchday 25 to stay in the playoffs race. Tommy Conway is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Kal Naismith, Hayd... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Blackburn Rovers will look to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Rotherham United on Monday afternoon. The Riversiders are desperate to get back on course and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to do so. Defender Dominic Hyam serves a one-game ban, while all Scott Wharton, Tyrhys Dolan, Joe Rankin-Costello,... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Sunderland will be aiming to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Preston in the Championship round 26. The Black Cats are eyeing their eighth home win of the process, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Patrick Roberts limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Rotherham United, with Abdoullah Ba likely to step up, while all Niall Huggins, Dennis C... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Sparkles will be flying when West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United go head to head at the Hawthorns in a highly-anticipated Championship derby. The Baggies defeated ten-man Norwich City on Boxing Day, with Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring the only goal of the match and they now aim to finish 2023 in style. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Carlos Corberan is un... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Wafford will be looking to finish 2023 in style when they take on Stoke City on Friday evening. The Hornets have been impressive in front of goal of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Jamal Lewis limped off with injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Bristol City, with Matheus Martins likely to replace him in the starting XI, while there are no f... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, Rotherham United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 25. The Millers did well to put an end to their four-game losing run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to escape the relegation zone. Daniel A... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Friday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Lilywhites aim to build on a 2-1 win over ten-man Leeds United and a triumph over Sheffield Wednesday will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Both Robert Brady and Emil Riis Jakobsen continue to miss out, but there are no... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 February 2026 • 23:49 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
CoventryCoventryMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough16/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWrexhamWrexham17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPrestonPreston20/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityQPRQPR21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityLeicesterLeicester21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonCharltonCharlton21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordDerbyDerby21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home 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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.38
Away Teams 1.18
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.1 min/Goal (972 Goals in 379 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (193 times out of 379 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (211 times out of 379 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 74%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 26%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.12
Shots / Match (Home) 13.98
Shots / Match (Away) 11.13
Fouls Per Match 21.4
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 857

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 31 18 7 6 49 30 +19 61 WWWWW
2 Coventry City 31 17 8 6 63 35 +28 59 WWLLD
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 Preston North End 32 12 12 8 40 36 +4 48 LLDWD
8 Wrexham 31 12 11 8 44 39 +5 47 LDWWL
9 Bristol City 31 13 7 11 43 38 +5 46 DLWLW
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 31 10 9 12 30 38 -8 39 LLWDW
19 Leicester City 32 10 8 14 44 51 -7 38 DLLLL
20 Blackburn Rovers 32 9 8 15 30 41 -11 35 DLWLW
21 West Bromwich Albion 32 9 7 16 32 47 -15 34 LDLDD
22 Portsmouth 30 8 9 13 27 39 -12 33 DDWLL
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 - Middlesbrough
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bristol City - Wrexham
03/03/2026, 19:45 Ipswich Town - Hull City

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