Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

12:30

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Following a heavy 4-0 loss to Middlesbrough, Preston will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. The Lilywhites are seven points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that they face a must-win situation against Blackpool. Greg Cunningham limped off with injury in the last league match, with the defender joining forward Emil Riis Jakobsen... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Watford, the two top-table sides. The Hatters were producing fine displays before the international break, with the team beating the likes of Swansea City, Sheffield United, and Bristol City, while sharing the spoils with Sunderland. Luton aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and we... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and Sunderland face each other in the Championship derby on Friday evening. The Clarets did well to beat Hull City 3-1 before the international break, with the team moving one step closer to securing automatic promotion, but boss Vincent Kompany must warn his men against complacency. Since Burnley suffered elimination in the FA Cup,... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2023 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 March 2023

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City and Bristol City face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Swans are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Robins on home soil. Both Joe Allen and Steven Benda are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 March 2023 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Wigan Athletic, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hornets aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Birmingham City, and a win over Wigan will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury returns from suspension, whereas all Tom Cleverley, Hassane Kama... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Sunderland play host to Luton at their Stadium of Light in the Championship round 38. The Black Cats suffered a dip in form, with the team losing four of their last five league matches, and, as a result, they have slim playoffs chances. The hope, though, dies last, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hatters. The likes of Amad Diallo, Dennis Cirkin,... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Norwich City face each other in the Championship round 38. The Potters are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, and given their signs of improvement up front, we predict that they will find the net in Saturday’s encounter. Matija Sarkic and Nick Powell remain in the recovery room, as well as veteran defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Cardiff City. The Millers aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Birmingham City and Preston, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Bailey Wright, Oliver Rathbone, Domingos Quina, Grant Hall, Sean Morrison, and Ben Wiles remain in the recov... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After failing to spoil Blackburn’s party at Riverside Stadium, Reading will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Royals aim to put an end to their four-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Mamadou Loum is banned for the match, while all Andy Yiadom, Scott Dann, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

QPR will look to recover from an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Blackpool when they take on Birmingham in the Championship round 38. The Hoops failed to impress in the midweek clash, but their Championship status is not in danger yet. Both Amos and Johansen are pushing for a start, while all Kenneth Paal, Ilias Chair, Ethan Laird, Chris Willock, Jake Clarke-Salter, and Leon Balogu... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Reading and Swansea, Millwall will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 38. The Lions have been in a fine form of late, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett should field the same starting XI that defeated Swansea, but all... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 1-1 draw with Stoke City, Middlesbrough will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Preston on Matchday 38. The Boro aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. Matt Clarke and Darnell Fisher remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only abse... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
5 February 2026 • 12:32 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
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterSouthamptonSouthampton10/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich10/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonStoke CityStoke City11/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWatfordWatford14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayMillwallMillwall14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CoventryCoventryMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough16/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWrexhamWrexham17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • 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 1.18
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (923 Goals in 358 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (176 times out of 358 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (203 times out of 358 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.14
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.14
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 821

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 30 16 6 8 48 40 +8 54 WWWWD
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Watford 30 11 11 8 39 35 +4 44 LDDLD
9 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Sheffield United 30 12 3 15 43 43 0 39 LLWDW
16 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
17 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 Blackburn Rovers 30 8 8 14 27 38 -11 32 LLDLW
22 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
23 Oxford United 30 6 9 15 28 41 -13 27 DDWLL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 30 1 8 21 18 58 -40 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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