Championship Predictions

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Riverside Stadium pits together Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers, the two bottom-table sides. The Boro are desperate to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hoops. Both McGree and Rogers are pushing for a start after the duo scored off the bench in the EFL Cup triumph over Bolton... Read More...

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

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Leicester City and Hull City square off against each other at King Power Stadium in what will be their first meeting in the Championship since March 2017. Back then the Foxes defeated the Tigers 3-1 and the hosts are once again seen as favourite to their encounter. Jamie Vardy could keep his place in the starting XI after finding the net in the EFL Cup win over Tranmere, whi... Read More...

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

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Following a shocking EFL Cup elimination to Salford City, Leeds United will look to return to winning ways when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Matchday 5. The Whites did well to beat promotion-chasing Ipswich Town 4-3 at the weekend, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure a top-two finish. Daniel Farke rested several first-team regulars ... Read More...

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

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Ipswich Town continue their battle for promotion as they welcome Cardiff City at their Portman Road in the Championship round 5 on Saturday afternoon. The Tractor Boys survived Reading in the EFL Cup round 2, with the team quickly bouncing back from a 4-3 loss to Leeds United and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Cardiff City. Since there are no fresh inj... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Coventry play host to Watford at their Coventry Building Society Arena on day 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues are undefeated in the previous three league matches and a win over Watford will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Even though all Jamie Allen, Fabio Tavares, and Callum OHare are sidelined with injuries, home win should be considered.

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

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City will be aiming to recover from the EFL Cup defeat to Swansea when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 5. The Swans are on a four-game winless run in all competitions and, no doubt, they are eager to give fans something to cheer about this weekend. Both Liam Walsh and Steven Benda are out of contention with injuries, while important midfielder Jay... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Sunderland and Southampton take on each other at Stadium of Light in Saturday’s matinee in what promises to be an exciting Championship game. The Black Cats have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating Rotherham at home, while holding Coventry City to a draw on the road and they are surely capable of matching the Saints in round 5. There are no fre... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Birmingham City and Millwall go head to head at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the opening match of the Championship round 5. The Blues are on a three-game winning run in the league, but they head into Saturday’s clash following a 3-1 loss to Cardiff City in the EFL Cup round 2. Both Marcel Oakley and Tyler Roberts remain in the recovery room, while experienced forward Lukas Ju... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 August 2023

12:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Sunday’s football game between Watford and Blackburn Rovers will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 4. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but given their difficulties in front of goal, home win should not be considered. James Morris limped off with injury in the 1-0 defeat to Stoke City, with Yaser Asprilla likely to step up.

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This match will be played on 27 August 2023 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

WBA and Middlesbrough face each other at the Hawthorns on day 4 of the new Championship campaign. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for the Baggies, with the team losing to Blackburn, beating Swansea, while sharing the spoils with Leeds United. West Brom are eager to return to winning ways in the English second tier and we are positive that they will adopt an atta... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Southampton welcome Queens Park Rangers to their St. Mary’s Stadium in the Championship round 4. The Saints aim to build on a 2-1 win over Plymouth and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Che Adams should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a late winner against the Pilgrims, while all Will Smallbone, Armel Bella-Kotchap, and Juan Larios ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Leicester City, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Millers are eager to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the promotion hopefuls. Hakeem Odoffin limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, with Ciaran McGu... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 March 2026 • 12:07 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
IpswichIpswichHull CityHull City03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonOxford UnitedOxford United06/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPortsmouthPortsmouth07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityCoventryCoventry07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonBirmingham CityBirmingham City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichLeicesterLeicester07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaStoke CityStoke City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/03/2026, 16:30
  • 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 1.21
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (1086 Goals in 418 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (209 times out of 418 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (235 times out of 418 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 24.99
Shots / Match (Home) 13.95
Shots / Match (Away) 11.04
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.89
Players Participated 868

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 35 21 8 6 72 38 +34 71 DWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 35 19 9 7 54 35 +19 66 WLDDW
3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47 40 +7 62 WWLWW
4 Ipswich Town 33 17 9 7 59 34 +25 60 DWLWW
5 Hull City 34 18 6 10 56 48 +8 60 DLLWW
6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54 45 +9 57 LDWWW
7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57 46 +11 53 WWDWW
8 Derby County 35 14 9 12 52 46 +6 51 LWLLW
9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45 41 +4 51 LDWLW
10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48 44 +4 50 WDLWL
11 Preston North End 35 12 13 10 41 40 +1 49 WDLDL
12 Birmingham City 35 13 10 12 46 46 0 49 WDWLL
13 Sheffield United 35 15 3 17 50 48 +2 48 LWWLW
14 Stoke City 35 13 8 14 39 34 +5 47 DLDWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 35 13 8 14 46 54 -8 47 DLWLL
16 Swansea City 35 13 7 15 40 43 -3 46 WLWDL
17 Norwich City 35 13 6 16 47 44 +3 45 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 35 10 11 14 33 44 -11 41 WLDDL
19 Leicester City 35 10 10 15 47 56 -9 40 LLDDL
20 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34 44 -10 39 LWWLL
21 Blackburn Rovers 35 10 8 17 33 46 -13 38 LWWLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 35 9 8 18 34 52 -18 35 DDLDL
23 Oxford United 35 7 11 17 31 47 -16 32 DLDLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 35 1 8 26 21 71 -50 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
27/02/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 1 - 2 Watford
28/02/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Hull City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Norwich City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Derby County 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
28/02/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Swansea City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
28/02/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Wrexham
28/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 Millwall
28/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 2 Sheffield United
28/02/2026, 15:00 Coventry City 2 - 1 Stoke City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 3 Southampton
02/03/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 1 - 3 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Oxford United
07/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Portsmouth
07/03/2026, 12:30 Hull City - Millwall
07/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - West Bromwich Albion
07/03/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Stoke City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - Coventry City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Birmingham City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Derby County - Sheffield Wednesday
07/03/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Leicester City
08/03/2026, 16:30 Queens Park Rangers - Middlesbrough
17/03/2026, 19:45 Watford - Wrexham
18/03/2026, 19:45 Southampton - Norwich City

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