Championship Predictions

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
11 May 2026 • 10:08 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall08/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSouthamptonSouthampton09/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallHull CityHull City11/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough12/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home 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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1443 Goals in 556 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (277 times out of 556 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 556 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
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 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.19
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 2 Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

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