Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Cardiff City and Leicester City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Bluebirds shared the spoils with Plymouth on Boxing Day and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from Friday’s clash as well. Both Aaron Ramsey and Callum ODowda are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in t... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Birmingham City will look to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Blues aim to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Stoke City and you should know that they are eyeing their sixth home win of the process. Krystian Bielik has yet to serve his ban, while all Lee Buchanan, Kevin Long, Cody Drameh, Ethan Laird... Read More...

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

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

18:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Southampton will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 25. The Saints have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Plymouth. Ryan Fraser should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring a brace in the last league match, while fellow midfielde... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 18:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Tuesday’s Championship derby between Ipswich Town and Leicester City will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the 2023/2024 campaign. The Tractor Boys aim to recover from a massive 4-0 loss to Leeds United, but they face yet another tough challenge against the league leaders. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, Marcus Harness should sneak into t... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 19:45

Birmingham

Birmingham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

17:15

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Tuesday’s football game at St. Andrew’s Stadium pits together Birmingham City and Stoke City, the two teams who face each other in the Championship round 24. The Blues have been involved in some high-scoring games of late, with the team suffering a 3-2 loss to Leicester City, while playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth and they are likely to stick to their attac... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 17:15

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when WBA and Norwich City face each other in Tuesday’s festive fixture. The Baggies aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Canaries. All Matt Phillips, Josh Maja, and Daryl Dike are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Tuesday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Bristol City, the two teams who defeated Blackburn Rovers and Hull City respectively at the weekend. The Hornets aim to climb to the playoffs berth, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Mileta Rajovic is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers, Southampton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Swansea City on Boxing Day. The Saints want to move closer to automatic promotion berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the South Wales outfit. James Bree limped off with injury in the last l... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Out-of-sorts Rotherham United will look to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 24. The Millers do not seem to be at their sharpest and given their difficulties at the back, home win should not be considered. The good news for the home team is that defender Daniel Ayala is back from suspension, while all Fred O... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Hull City will look to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Bristol City when they take on Sunderland in the Premier League round 24. The Tigers are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and you should bear in mind that they recorded four wins in the previous five home games in the English second tier. All Ruben Vinagre, Jaden Philogene, and Dogukan Sinik are sidelined with injuries... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

John Smith’s Stadium will host Tuesday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Blackburn Rovers, the two bottom-table sides. The Terriers aim to escape the danger zone and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Blackburn. Both Matty Pearson and Lee Nicholls are facing race against the clock to be fit for the midweek clash, while all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Buoyed by a thrilling 3-0 win over Sunderland, Coventry City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Sheffield Wednesday on Matchday 24. The Sky Blues have been in a fine form of late and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Ben Sheaf is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last lea... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

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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
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-3
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
IpswichIpswichHull CityHull City03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonOxford UnitedOxford United06/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPortsmouthPortsmouth07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityCoventryCoventry07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonBirmingham CityBirmingham City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday07/03/2026, 15:00
  • 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 1.4
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1054 Goals in 406 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (203 times out of 406 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (229 times out of 406 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.06
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.05
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.37
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.07
Offsides Per Match 3.9
Players Participated 866

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 34 20 8 6 70 37 +33 68 LDWWW
2 Middlesbrough 34 18 9 7 51 34 +17 63 WWLDD
3 Millwall 34 17 8 9 45 40 +5 59 DWWLW
4 Ipswich Town 32 16 9 7 56 34 +22 57 LDWLW
5 Hull City 33 17 6 10 55 48 +7 57 WDLLW
6 Wrexham 34 14 12 8 53 45 +8 54 WLDWW
7 Southampton 34 13 11 10 54 45 +9 50 WWWDW
8 Bristol City 34 14 8 12 47 42 +5 50 LWDLW
9 Preston North End 34 12 13 9 41 38 +3 49 DWDLD
10 Birmingham City 34 13 10 11 45 43 +2 49 WWDWL
11 Derby County 34 13 9 12 49 45 +4 48 WLWLL
12 Watford 34 12 12 10 43 40 +3 48 DLDWL
13 Stoke City 34 13 8 13 38 32 +6 47 LDLDW
14 Queens Park Rangers 34 13 8 13 46 52 -6 47 WDLWL
15 Swansea City 34 13 7 14 40 40 0 46 WWLWD
16 Sheffield United 34 14 3 17 48 48 0 45 WLWWL
17 Norwich City 34 12 6 16 45 44 +1 42 LWWLW
18 Charlton Athletic 34 10 11 13 33 43 -10 41 DWLDD
19 Leicester City 34 10 10 14 47 54 -7 40 LLLDD
20 Portsmouth 33 10 9 14 34 43 -9 39 LLWWL
21 Blackburn Rovers 34 10 8 16 32 43 -11 38 WLWWL
22 West Bromwich Albion 34 9 8 17 33 50 -17 35 LDDLD
23 Oxford United 34 6 11 17 29 46 -17 29 LDLDL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 34 1 8 25 20 68 -48 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
24/02/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Leicester City
24/02/2026, 19:45 Wrexham 2 - 1 Portsmouth
24/02/2026, 19:45 Hull City 4 - 2 Derby County
24/02/2026, 19:45 Swansea City 1 - 1 Preston North End
24/02/2026, 19:45 Watford 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
24/02/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
24/02/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Bristol City
24/02/2026, 20:00 Southampton 5 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
25/02/2026, 19:45 Millwall 3 - 0 Birmingham City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Coventry City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Norwich City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
25/02/2026, 20:00 Stoke City 2 - 1 Oxford United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
27/02/2026, 20:00 Bristol City - Watford
28/02/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth - Hull City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Leicester City - Norwich City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Derby County - Blackburn Rovers
28/02/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Swansea City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Oxford United - West Bromwich Albion
28/02/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Wrexham
28/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End - Millwall
28/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Sheffield United
28/02/2026, 15:00 Coventry City - Stoke City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday - Southampton
02/03/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough

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