Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Following a 1-1 draw with Rotherham United, Preston will be aiming to keep their 100% record at home intact when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to top position in the standings and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Baggies. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Norwich City will look to recover from an embarrassing 6-2 loss to Plymouth when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 9. The Canaries have been struggling at the back of late, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the promotion-chasing hosts. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Adam Idah, who scored a brace at the weekend, where... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Swansea City, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Millwall occupy 11th place ahead of Matchday 9, with the team playing out a goalless draw with WBA in their last league match and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways in the Championship. Dutch midfielder Zian Flemming shoul... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Hull City and Plymouth face each other at MKM Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Tigers made a promising start to the season, with the team suffering only one defeat in the process and a win over Plymouth will see them stay in the playoffs berth. Midfielder Greg Doherty remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Ipswich Town, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Terriers are undefeated in the previous four league matches, meaning that the confidence is soaring in the home team ahead of the visit of Ipswich. All Daniel Ward, Loick Ayina, and Oliver Turton are out of con... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

High-flying Cardiff City will look to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 9. The Bluebirds have been producing excellent performances of late and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Barring any fresh injury worries, Erol Bulut is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Sunderland 1... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bristol City and Stoke City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Robins aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Leicester City and the fact that they crushed Plymouth 4-1 in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Ross McCrorie continues to miss out thr... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2023

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on St Marry’s Stadium when Southampton and Leeds United lock horns in Saturday’s matinee. The Saints are eager to put an end to their four-game losing run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the promotion hopefuls. Ryan Manning is pushing for a start, with fellow defender Mason Holgate likely to drop to the bench, while all Jack Stephens,... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2023 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 September 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland square off against each other in the opening match of the Championship round 9. The Owls made a slow start to the season, with the team still eyeing their first win of the process, but their poor defensive display in a 3-0 loss to Swansea City is not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Friday’s clash. B... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 September 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 September 2023

20:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Coventry City and Huddersfield Town face each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in the closing match of the Championship round 8. The Sky Blues aim to put an end to their five-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Terriers. All Ben Sheaf, Fabio Tavares, and Callum O’Hare are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspend... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 September 2023 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sunday’s football game between Sunderland and Cardiff City will bring down the curtain on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be pacey winger Jack Clarke, who scored a brace in a 3-1 win over Blackburn... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 September 2023

12:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Stoke City and Hull City take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in Sunday’s matinee. The Potters are eager to put an end to their four-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Both Vidigal and Hoever have been struggling with the lack of match fitness, while all Baker, Mmaee, Stevens, and Tegzel remain in the recovery room. You should ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 September 2023 at 12:00

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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
LeicesterLeicesterCharltonCharlton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWrexhamWrexham31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-3
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySouthamptonSouthampton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversHull CityHull City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichPrestonPreston31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallSheffield UnitedSheffield United31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRCoventryCoventry31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordSwanseaSwansea31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.42
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.5 min/Goal (897 Goals in 344 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (165 times out of 344 matches)
57% Both Teams Scored (199 times out of 344 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 76%
Over 2.5 52%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 48%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.27
Shots / Match (Home) 14.07
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.38
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 802

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 29 17 7 5 62 33 +29 58 DLWWL
2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46 29 +17 55 LWWWW
3 Ipswich Town 28 14 8 6 48 27 +21 50 WWWWL
4 Hull City 28 15 5 8 47 40 +7 50 WLWWW
5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36 35 +1 49 DWWLW
6 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
7 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43 37 +6 44 WWLDW
8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39 33 +6 43 WWLDD
9 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
10 Preston North End 29 11 10 8 36 33 +3 43 WWLLL
11 Stoke City 29 12 6 11 34 26 +8 42 WWDLD
12 Queens Park Rangers 29 11 7 11 40 42 -2 40 LWDDL
13 Birmingham City 29 10 9 10 39 38 +1 39 LWDWD
14 Leicester City 29 10 8 11 40 43 -3 38 LWLDL
15 Southampton 29 9 10 10 41 41 0 37 DLLWD
16 Swansea City 29 10 6 13 32 37 -5 36 WLDWL
17 Sheffield United 28 11 2 15 39 41 -2 35 WWLLW
18 Norwich City 29 9 6 14 37 41 -4 33 WLWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 28 8 8 12 27 38 -11 32 DDWLL
20 West Bromwich Albion 29 9 5 15 32 44 -12 32 LLLLD
21 Portsmouth 27 7 9 11 24 37 -13 30 WLWDD
22 Blackburn Rovers 28 7 8 13 26 37 -11 29 LDLLD
23 Oxford United 28 6 9 13 27 36 -9 27 LLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 28 1 8 19 18 56 -38 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
23/01/2026, 20:00 Derby County 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/01/2026, 12:30 Millwall 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
24/01/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End
24/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Watford
24/01/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 3 - 1 Ipswich Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Hull City 2 - 1 Swansea City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 2 Oxford United
24/01/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Stoke City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
24/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Wrexham
25/01/2026, 12:00 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Southampton
26/01/2026, 20:00 Norwich City 2 - 1 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

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

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