Championship Predictions

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol City, Norwich City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome Preston to their Carrow Road. The Canaries quickly bounced back from a 3-2 loss to Watford, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. Norwich aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and they are likely to figh... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sparkles will be flying when Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town go head to head in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Boro have recorded five wins in the previous six home games, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Ipswich. Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair limped off with injury in a 3-2 loss to Leeds at the weekend, with Matt Clarke ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

King Power Stadium will be the centre of attention when Leicester City and Plymouth face each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Foxes are determined to cement top position in the standings and the bookies see them as hot favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Midfielder Callum Doyle continues to miss out with injury, but there are no suspended players in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfeld

Huddersfeld

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Bristol City. The Terriers have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team sharing the spoils with both Southampton and Swansea, while beating Sunderland on the road and, no doubt, they have regained a much-needed confidence. There are no fresh injury worries in the home t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Cardiff and Millwall take on each other at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Bluebirds aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to WBA and Southampton and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. Erol Bulut has a full squad to choose from except for midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Callum ODow... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sunderland and WBA face each other at Stadium of Light in Sunday’s matinee. The Black Cats aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Nazariy Rusyn, Dennis Cirkin, Timothee Pembele, Jay Matete, Aji Alese, and Corry Evans remain in the recover... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2023

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United take on each other in the Championship round 20. The Riversiders failed to impress in a 3-1 loss at Sheffield Wednesday, with the team remaining in seventh place in the standings and they face yet another difficult task against the Whites. Midfielder Lewis Travis is back from suspension, while all Tyrhys D... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2023 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 December 2023

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

After failing to spoil Ipswich Town’s party at Portman Road, Coventry City will look to get back on course when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 20. The Sky Blues aim to move closer to the top half of the table and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Blues. Both Kasey Palmer and Fabio Tavares are sidelined with injuries, but they should be the only ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 December 2023 at 20:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

3 December 2023

13:30

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Norwich

Norwich

There will be fireworks when Bristol City and Norwich City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in the closing game of the Championship round 19. The Robins failed to upset Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Bristol City are eyeing their third consecutive home win and we... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 December 2023 at 13:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 December 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Swansea City and Huddersfield Town go head to head at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting Championship game. The Swans failed to spoil Leeds United’s party at Elland Road, with the team extending their winless run to four games and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. The likes of Harrison Ashby, Mykola Kukharevych, Josh Ginne... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 December 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 December 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a hard-fought win over Bristol City, Southampton will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 19 on Saturday afternoon. The Saints are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Barring any fresh injury worries, Russell Martin is u... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 December 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 December 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football game at Hillsborough pits together Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the upcoming season. The Owls are desperate to return to winning ways as they are twelve points behind the safe zone, but they face a tough challenge in the round 19 clash. Experienced midfielder Jeff Hendrick is pushing for a... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 December 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
29 January 2026 • 14:22 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 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 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.04
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 816

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

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

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