Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

A highly-anticipated South Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City will bring down the curtain on Saturday’s program in the Championship round 6. The Bluebirds aim to recover from a 3-2 loss to Ipswich Town, with the team eyeing their only second win of the process. Midfielder Josh Bowler remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the hom... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Watford will look to put an end to their four-game winless run when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 6. The Hornets do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Valerien Ismael’s troops. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Mileta Rajovic, who scored a brace in a thrilling 3-3 dr... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 April 2026 • 18:52 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
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • 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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1399 Goals in 539 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 539 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (306 times out of 539 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 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 45 27 11 7 93 45 +48 92 DDDWW
2 Ipswich Town 44 22 14 8 75 45 +30 80 WLDWD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
6 Wrexham 45 19 13 13 67 63 +4 70 LLWWL
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

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

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