Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

17:15

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Hull City

Hull City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Preston, Sheffield Wednesday will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Hull City at their Hillsborough. The Owls aim to make amends for the unsuccessful first half of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both George Byers and Bambo Diaby are banned for the match, whi... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 17:15

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City will be aiming to kick off 2024 in style when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Monday afternoon. The Swans have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Preston, losing to Southampton, while sharing the spoils with Coventry. As the South Wales outfit should stick to their attacking style of play, a high-scoring affair is on the cards. T... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Stoke City and Ipswich Town take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Monday’s program. The Potters are undefeated in the previous five league matches and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Tractor Boys in front of home fans. The likes of Frank Fielding, Enda Stevens, Tyrese Campbell, and Emre ... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Queens Park Rangers will look to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 26. The Hoops have been struggling in front of goal of late, with the team failing to find the net in the previous three league matches, but Monday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Paul Smith is widely expected to return t... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 April 2026 • 17:12 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
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall10/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CoventryCoventrySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichIpswichIpswich11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBristol CityBristol City11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterSwanseaSwansea11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughPortsmouthPortsmouth11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWatfordWatford11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedHull CityHull City11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonDerbyDerby11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWrexhamWrexham12/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
HuddersfieldHuddersfieldCardiffCardiff14/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Port ValePort ValeBarnsleyBarnsley14/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich14/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers14/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCoventryCoventry17/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyOxford UnitedOxford United18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallQPRQPR18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthLeicesterLeicester18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityNorwichNorwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityBirmingham CityBirmingham City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayCharltonCharlton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaSouthamptonSouthampton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordSheffield UnitedSheffield United18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamStoke CityStoke City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1268 Goals in 490 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (243 times out of 490 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (277 times out of 490 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.02
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.09
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 881

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 41 25 9 7 84 42 +42 84 WLWWD
2 Ipswich Town 39 20 12 7 69 40 +29 72 DDWDW
3 Middlesbrough 41 20 12 9 62 41 +21 72 LDDLD
4 Millwall 41 21 9 11 56 47 +9 72 WLDWL
5 Hull City 41 20 8 13 63 58 +5 68 WLWDD
6 Southampton 40 18 12 10 68 49 +19 66 DWWWW
7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63 58 +5 64 WLWDL
8 Derby County 41 18 9 14 60 51 +9 63 LWWLW
9 Norwich City 41 17 7 17 55 48 +7 58 WLWDW
10 Watford 41 14 15 12 52 49 +3 57 LWDLD
11 Bristol City 41 16 9 16 52 51 +1 57 LDLWW
12 Queens Park Rangers 41 16 9 16 58 63 -5 57 LWWWD
13 Stoke City 41 15 9 17 48 45 +3 54 DWLWL
14 Preston North End 41 13 15 13 48 52 -4 54 LLWDD
15 Swansea City 41 15 9 17 49 54 -5 54 WLLDD
16 Birmingham City 41 14 11 16 49 52 -3 53 WDLLL
17 Sheffield United 41 15 6 20 57 58 -1 51 LDLDL
18 Charlton Athletic 41 12 13 16 38 49 -11 49 WDLLD
19 Leicester City 41 11 14 16 54 63 -9 47 WLDDD
20 Blackburn Rovers 41 12 11 18 37 49 -12 47 LWDWD
21 West Bromwich Albion 41 11 12 18 42 56 -14 45 DWWDD
22 Portsmouth 40 10 12 18 40 57 -17 42 LLLDD
23 Oxford United 41 9 14 18 39 54 -15 41 WDLDD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 41 1 10 30 25 82 -57 13 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
06/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Oxford United
06/04/2026, 12:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Norwich City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Sheffield United
06/04/2026, 14:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Birmingham City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Leicester City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
06/04/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
06/04/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 0 Stoke City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
06/04/2026, 16:30 Swansea City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
06/04/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Coventry City
07/04/2026, 19:00 Wrexham 1 - 5 Southampton

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
10/04/2026, 19:00 West Bromwich Albion - Millwall
11/04/2026, 11:30 Coventry City - Sheffield Wednesday
11/04/2026, 11:30 Norwich City - Ipswich Town
11/04/2026, 11:30 Queens Park Rangers - Bristol City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Derby County
11/04/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Portsmouth
11/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Watford
11/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
11/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City - Swansea City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Hull City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Blackburn Rovers
12/04/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City - Wrexham

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