Championship Predictions

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Cardiff City will look to build on a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 24. The weekend triumph gave them a confidence boost, but the South Wales outfit need to keep on making progress if they are to book their spot in the playoffs. Both Aaron Ramsey and Callum ODowda remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in t... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

13:00

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QPR

QPR

Sparkles will be flying when Millwall and Queens Park Rangers take on each other at The Den in a London derby. The Lions aim to put an end to their seven-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Defender Casper De Norre is sidelined with a calf injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Experienced forward Tom Bra... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 13:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-4

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Preston and Leeds United take on each other at Deepdale in the opening match of Tuesday’s program. The Lilywhites suffered a dip in form, with the team experiencing all sorts of problems at the back in back-to-back losses to Watford (1-5) and Swansea City (1-2) and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in the midweek clash. Robbie Brady limped off with injury i... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Following a 1-0 loss to Bristol City, Sunderland will look to get back on course when they face Coventry City in the Championship round 23. The Black Cats have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Teenage forward Jobe Bellingham is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Dennis Cirkin, Timothee Pembele... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Stoke City will look to put an end to their eight-game winless run when they take on Millwall on Matchday 23. The Potters are only three points clear of the danger zone, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but Ben Pearson misses out through suspension. All Tyrese Campbell, Sead Haksabanov... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sheffield Wednesday play host to Cardiff City at their Hillsborough on day 23 of the new Championship campaign. The Owls made a slow start to the season, but they have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team winning three of their last four league matches. Barring any fresh injury worries, Danny Rohl is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

QPR will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday when they face Southampton in the Championship round 23. The Hoops are desperate to escape the danger zone and we are positive they will go all guns blazing at the Saints. Scotland forward Lyndon Dykes is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Jack Colback and Morgan Fox are out of co... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 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
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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1018 Goals in 394 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (199 times out of 394 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (221 times out of 394 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 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.87
Players Participated 864

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 33 19 8 6 68 36 +32 65 LLDWW
2 Middlesbrough 33 18 8 7 50 33 +17 62 WWWLD
3 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
4 Ipswich Town 31 15 9 7 54 34 +20 54 WLDWL
5 Hull City 32 16 6 10 51 46 +5 54 WWDLL
6 Wrexham 33 13 12 8 51 44 +7 51 WWLDW
7 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
8 Derby County 33 13 9 11 47 41 +6 48 DWLWL
9 Watford 33 12 12 9 43 38 +5 48 LDLDW
10 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
11 Bristol City 33 13 8 12 45 41 +4 47 WLWDL
12 Southampton 33 12 11 10 49 45 +4 47 DWWWD
13 Queens Park Rangers 33 13 8 12 46 47 -1 47 LWDLW
14 Sheffield United 33 14 3 16 47 46 +1 45 DWLWW
15 Swansea City 33 13 6 14 39 39 0 45 LWWLW
16 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
17 Charlton Athletic 33 10 10 13 32 42 -10 40 WDWLD
18 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
19 Leicester City 33 10 9 14 46 53 -7 39 LLLLD
20 Portsmouth 32 10 9 13 33 41 -8 39 WLLWW
21 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
22 West Bromwich Albion 33 9 7 17 32 49 -17 34 DLDDL
23 Oxford United 33 6 11 16 28 44 -16 29 LLDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 33 1 8 24 20 66 -46 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/02/2026, 20:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Preston North End
21/02/2026, 12:30 Swansea City 1 - 0 Bristol City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 2 - 2 Leicester City
21/02/2026, 12:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2 Coventry City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Hull City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
21/02/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 Birmingham City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Oxford United
21/02/2026, 15:00 Southampton 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 3 Portsmouth
21/02/2026, 15:00 Watford 2 - 0 Derby County
21/02/2026, 15:00 Wrexham 5 - 3 Ipswich Town
22/02/2026, 12:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

Championship Fixtures

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

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