Championship Predictions

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

A highly-anticipated football game between West Bromwich Albion and Millwall will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 8. The Baggies are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and their display in a 2-2 draw with Watford is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Carlos Corberan is unli... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Swansea City and Sheffield Wednesday square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans are still eyeing their first win of the season and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get one. Oliver Coopers misses out through suspension, while all Liam Walsh, Steven Benda, and Azeem Abdulai are sidelin... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following back-to-back losses to Huddersfield and Millwall, Rotherham United will look to get back on course when they take on Preston at Aesseal New York Stadium. The Millers produce much better showings at home than on the travels, but they are still seen as underdogs in Saturday’s encounter against the in-form Lilywhites. Both Odoffin and Green are pushing for recalls t... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Plymouth and Norwich City go head to head at Home Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Pilgrims continue with their old habit of producing fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Canaries in front of home fans. The likes of Cooper, Earley, and Galloway have been struggling with injurie... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

There will be fireworks when Middlesbrough and Southampton square off against each other at Riverside Stadium in the Championship derby. The Boro are desperate to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Anfernee Dijksteel and Matt Clarke remain on th... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Leicester City will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Southampton (4-1) and Norwich City (2-0) when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 8. The Foxes are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to meet the goal. Kelechi Iheanacho should keep his place up front as a centre-forward after finding the net... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Following a slim goalless draw with Hull City, Leeds United will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Watford to their Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The Whites failed to turn their dominance into goals in the midweek draw and, to make things even worse for boss Daniel Farke, important defender Joe Rondon was sent off after 59 minutes. The Welshman misses the... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 September 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Portman Road will host Saturday’s football game between Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers. The Tractor Boys made a promising start to the season, with the team establishing themselves as one of the main candidates for promotion, but they need to keep on making progress. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Kieran McKenna is unlikely to make changes to the team that... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 September 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 September 2023

20:00

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QPR

QPR

Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers face each other at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the opening match of the Championship round 8. The Blues suffered a dip in form, with the team losing to both Watford and Preston, while sharing the spoils with Birmingham City and, no doubt, they are low on confidence ahead of Friday’s showdown. The good news for the hosts is that defende... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 September 2023 at 20:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2023

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Wednesday’s football game between Norwich City and Leicester City will bring down the curtain on day 7 of the new Championship campaign. The Canaries aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Stoke City, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive triumph at home ground. Barring any fresh injury worries, David Wagner is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2023

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Birmingham City, Watford will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on West Bromwich Albion in the Championship round 7. The Hornets did well to put an end to their four-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence and they are surely capable of making life difficult for WBA in front of home fans. Defe... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2023 at 19:45

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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
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (1204 Goals in 467 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (235 times out of 467 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (260 times out of 467 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 75%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14.04
Shots / Match (Away) 11.04
Fouls Per Match 21.39
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.31
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 878

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 39 24 8 7 81 40 +41 80 WWWLW
2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59 37 +22 71 WWLDD
3 Ipswich Town 38 19 12 7 67 39 +28 69 WDDWD
4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53 44 +9 69 WWWLD
5 Hull City 39 20 6 13 62 57 +5 66 LLWLW
6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63 48 +15 63 WDWWW
7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60 51 +9 63 WLWLW
8 Derby County 39 17 9 13 56 48 +8 60 WWLWW
9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50 46 +4 56 WDLWD
10 Norwich City 39 16 6 17 52 46 +6 54 WWWLW
11 Birmingham City 39 14 11 14 48 49 -1 53 LLWDL
12 Queens Park Rangers 39 15 8 16 55 61 -6 53 LLLWW
13 Preston North End 39 13 13 13 45 49 -4 52 LLLLW
14 Swansea City 39 15 7 17 44 49 -5 52 LWWLL
15 Stoke City 39 14 9 16 46 43 +3 51 LLDWL
16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49 50 -1 51 LLLDL
17 Sheffield United 39 15 5 19 54 54 0 50 WDLDL
18 Charlton Athletic 39 12 12 15 36 46 -10 48 LWWDL
19 Leicester City 39 11 12 16 51 60 -9 45 LDWLD
20 Blackburn Rovers 39 11 10 18 36 49 -13 43 LDLWD
21 West Bromwich Albion 39 11 10 18 40 54 -14 43 LDDWW
22 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37 54 -17 40 LDLLL
23 Oxford United 39 9 12 18 36 51 -15 39 WWWDL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 39 1 9 29 24 79 -55 12 LLDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End 3 - 1 Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton 2 - 0 Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 0 Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 6 - 1 Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City 0 - 3 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
03/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Millwall
03/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Portsmouth
03/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Watford
03/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Swansea City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Hull City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Blackburn Rovers
03/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City - Preston North End
03/04/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion - Wrexham
03/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Sheffield Wednesday
03/04/2026, 19:00 Coventry City - Derby County
28/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Ipswich Town

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