Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town face each other at the legendary Hillsborough on Matchday 6. The Owls are still eyeing their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both Mohamed DIaby and Mallik Wilks are out of contention through injuries, while defender Dominic Iorfa should be recalled to... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Loftus Road will host Saturday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hoops aim to build on a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion hopefuls. Defender Jimmy Dunne continues to miss out with a shoulder injury, but he should be the only absentee in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Preston and Plymouth will lock horns at Deepdale in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Lilywhites are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win, but the Pilgrims should not be written off just yet. The bad news for the hosts is that key attacker Will Keane suffered an injury in Ireland’s loss to France in the EURO 2024 qualif... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Norwich City and Stoke City square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Carrow Road. The Canaries had been flying high before the 2-1 loss to Rotherham and, no doubt, they aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible. All Josh Sargent, Onel Hernandez, Jakob Sorensen, Borja Sainz, and Grant Hanley remain in the recovery room, but there are ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United, the two teams who sit in the danger zone. The Terriers desperately needed a win against WBA and they managed to get one, with the triumph giving them a confidence boost. Barring any fresh injury worries, Neil Warnock is unlikely to make changes to the team that won... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Buoyed by a 2-1 win at Swansea City, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Matchday 6. The Robins have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. With no fresh injury worries to report, Nigel Pearson is unlikely to... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

There will be fireworks when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship round 6. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for Blackburn, who sit in 13th place in the standings, but a win over Middlesbrough will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Dominic Hyam is expected to drop to the bench following his below-par perfor... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2023

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

St Marry’s Stadium will be the center of attention when Southampton and Leicester City go head to head in the Championship derby. The Saints aim to recover from an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Sunderland and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Foxes. Both Che Adams and Ryan Fraser are pushing for a start, while the likes of Jack Stephens, Juan Larios, and Ross ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2023 at 20:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2023

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Hull City and Coventry City face each other at MKM Stadium in the Championship round 6 curtain-raiser. The Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Norwich City in their season opener, but they have been producing fine displays in the English second tier ever since. Hull City defeated Leicester at King Power Stadium thanks to Liam Delap’s goal before the international break and they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2023 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

WBA and Huddersfield Town face each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Baggies have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Terriers. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Brandon Thomas-Asante, who has already found his goal-scoring touch, while both ... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a thrilling EFL Cup win (6-1) over Rotherham, Stoke City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship as well when they face Preston on Matchday 5. The Potters continue with their old habit of struggling on the road, while producing fine showings at home and their excellent performance in the midweek victory is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ah... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Rotherham United and Norwich City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2023/2024 season. The Millers are eager to secure the survival, while the Canaries are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League. Rotherham, though, made a slow start to the season, which is probably the main r... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 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
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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