Championship Predictions

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 November 2023

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds and Swansea go head to head in the Championship round 18. Following three consecutive league wins, the Whites shared the spoils with Rotherham United at the weekend to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive. Leeds aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Swans. All... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 November 2023

19:45

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Stoke City when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 18. The Riversiders quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Preston, but they need to keep on raising their form if they are to book their spot in the playoffs. Scott Wharton limped off with injury in the last league match, with Lewis Travis likel... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

An eagerly-awaited football game between Watford and Norwich City will bring down the curtain on Tuesday’s program in the Championship round 18. The Hornets aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Leicester City and they are surely capable of matching the Canaries in front of home fans. Goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann misses out through suspension, while there are no fresh injury ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 20:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Queens Park Rangers will look to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Norwich City when they take on Stoke City on Tuesday evening. The Hoops are eyeing their first league win since September 2, 2023, but given their difficulties up front, home triumph should not be considered. Forward Paul Smyth is back from suspension, while defender Morgan Fox remains in the recovery room. The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Riverside Stadium will host Tuesday’s Championship game between Middlesbrough and Preston. The Boro aim to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Bristol City, with the team eyeing their fifth home win of the process. All Marcus Forss, Tom Smith, Darragh Lenihan, Riley McGreen, and Lewis O’Brien remain on the sidelines with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the hom... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Following a 2-2 draw with Swansea City, Hull City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Rotherham United on Tuesday evening. The Tigers are eyeing their third consecutive win at home and they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Millers in front of home fans. Even though the likes of Sinik, Slater, and Traore remain in the recovery ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

19:45

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Millwall, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 18. The Sky Blues have regained a much-needed confidence, but they are still sitting in the danger zone. Barring any fresh injury worries, Mark Robins is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Lions. The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 November 2023

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings, face each other at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Bluebirds have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Cardiff City, losing to Norwich City, while beating Preston in their last league match. Both Aaron Ramse... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 November 2023 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

25 November 2023

17:30

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Ipswich

Ipswich

The Hawthorns will be the centre of attention when West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Baggies aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Southampton and a win over Ipswich should see them climb to the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Adam Reach, Josh Maja, Joh... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 November 2023 at 17:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 November 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Swansea City and Hull City square off against each other at Swansea City Stadium on day 17 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans failed to spoil Ipswich Town’s party before the international break, but their display in the Portman Road defeat was anything but poor. The bad news for the hosts, though, is that forward Liam Cullen misses Saturday’s game through suspen... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 November 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 November 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in the Championship round 17. The Potters are eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s encounter. The likes of Ben Wilmot, Tyrese Campbell, Lewis Baker, and Emre Tezgel remain on the sidelines with injuries, but there ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 November 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 November 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Preston play host to Cardiff City at their Deepdale in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Lilywhites aim to build on back-to-back wins over Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Even though all Millar, Cunningham, Whatmough, McCann, Hughes, Ramsay, and Jakobsen remain in the recovery room, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 November 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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
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: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1043 Goals in 402 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (201 times out of 402 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (227 times out of 402 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
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 25.05
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.1
Offsides Per Match 3.89
Players Participated 865

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 34 18 9 7 51 34 +17 63 WWLDD
3 Ipswich Town 32 16 9 7 56 34 +22 57 LDWLW
4 Hull City 33 17 6 10 55 48 +7 57 WDLLW
5 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
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 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
10 Preston North End 34 12 13 9 41 38 +3 49 DWDLD
11 Derby County 34 13 9 12 49 45 +4 48 WLWLL
12 Watford 34 12 12 10 43 40 +3 48 DLDWL
13 Queens Park Rangers 34 13 8 13 46 52 -6 47 WDLWL
14 Swansea City 34 13 7 14 40 40 0 46 WWLWD
15 Sheffield United 33 14 3 16 47 46 +1 45 DWLWW
16 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
17 Charlton Athletic 34 10 11 13 33 43 -10 41 DWLDD
18 Leicester City 34 10 10 14 47 54 -7 40 LLLDD
19 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
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 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 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 - 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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