Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Watford play host to Millwall at their Vicarage Road on day 14 of the new Championship campaign. The Hornets aim to build on back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City and they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s football game as well. Ken Sema is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the midweek clash, while there are no fresh injury c... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Norwich City lock horns in the Championship round 14. The Black Cats suffered a 1-0 loss to Leicester City on Tuesday evening, but it has to be noted that they missed a couple of good opportunities to find the net. All Timothee Pembele, Jay Matete, Aji Alese, Corry Evans, and Ross Stewart remain in the recovery room, b... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Loftus Road will be the centre of attention when Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City take on each other on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops made a slow start to the season, with the team sitting in the relegation zone and given their five-game losing run in the Championship, home win should not be considered. Jimmy Dunne serves a one-game ban, while Morgan Fox continues to m... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Middlesbrough and Stoke City square off against each other at Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most entertaining games of Saturday’s program. The Boro look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their seventh consecutive win in the Championship and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Stoke. Lewis O’Brien has yet to o... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

After surviving Bristol City on Wednesday evening, Ipswich Town will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 14. The Tractor Boys have been producing excellent performances in the first half of the season and they have a good chance to melt Leicester City’s advantage in the Championship standings. Welsh duo Wes Burns – L... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 2-0 win at Birmingham City, Hull City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Preston on Matchday 14. The Tigers have regained a much-needed confidence and a win over Preston could see them climb to the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s clash.

The Lilywhites, on the ot... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Cardiff City Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Cardiff City and Bristol City. The Bluebirds aim to climb to the playoffs berth and they must be high on confidence following a thrilling 4-0 win over Huddersfield Town. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Erol Bulut is unlikely to make changes to the team that won the midweek game. All Kion Ete... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

High-flying Blackburn Rovers will look to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Swansea City at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. The Riversiders have been producing splendid showings in the Championship of late and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. The likes of Aynsley Pears, Ryan Hedges, and Sam Gallagher remain in the recovery ro... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Southampton will look to stay in the Championship playoffs berth when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 14. The Saints are determined to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to turn their dream into reality. Sekou Mara is pushing for a start, while Ryan Manning returns to the starting XI after serving his one-game ban in a... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

28 October 2023

12:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Leeds United will be aiming to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Stoke City when they take on Huddersfield Town in the opening match of the Championship round 14. The Whites failed to extend their winning run to four games, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Terriers on home soil. The time has come for Patrick Bamford to return to the starting XI, with Crys... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 October 2023 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2023

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Bet365 Stadium will host Wednesday’s football game between Stoke City and Leeds United, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Potters aim to build on a 2-1 win over Sunderland, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion hopefuls. With no fresh injury worries to report, Alex Neil is unlikely to make too many changes to the team that defea... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2023

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Rotherham United play host to Coventry City at their Aesseal New York Stadium on day 13 of the new Championship campaign. The Millers do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team collecting only two points in total from the last six league matches, but the midweek clash could be the turning point for Matt Taylor’s men. Fred Onyendinma should recover in time to face t... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2023 at 19:45

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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
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonHull CityHull City25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWatfordWatford25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSwanseaSwansea25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (1360 Goals in 528 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (265 times out of 528 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (296 times out of 528 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 44 26 11 7 90 44 +46 89 WDDDW
2 Ipswich Town 43 22 13 8 75 45 +30 79 WWLDW
3 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 44 21 13 10 65 44 +21 76 LDLDW
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 44 20 10 14 67 63 +4 70 DDLDD
8 Derby County 44 19 9 16 63 55 +8 66 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 44 19 7 18 61 53 +8 64 DWLWW
10 Birmingham City 44 16 12 16 54 54 0 60 LLWDW
11 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
12 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
13 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
14 Sheffield United 44 17 6 21 62 62 0 57 DLWWL
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 44 14 15 15 51 57 -6 57 DDWLL
17 Stoke City 44 15 10 19 50 51 -1 55 WLDLL
18 West Bromwich Albion 44 13 13 18 47 56 -9 52 DDDWW
19 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
20 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
21 Charlton Athletic 44 12 14 18 41 54 -13 50 LDLDL
22 Leicester City 44 11 15 18 56 67 -11 48 DDLLD
23 Oxford United 44 10 14 20 41 56 -15 44 DDWLL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 44 1 12 31 26 84 -58 15 LDDDL

Championship Results

Date Match
21/04/2026, 18:45 Coventry City 5 - 1 Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton 2 - 2 Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City 2 - 2 Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United 0 - 1 Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 2 Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 3 Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Watford
22/04/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City - Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City - Wrexham

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