Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a routine 4-0 win over QPR in their Championship opener, Watford suffered a shocking loss to Stevenage in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday evening. The Hornets aim to get back on course as soon as possible and Saturday’s clash against Plymouth seems like a good opportunity for Valerien Ismael’s men to do so. Jeremy Ngakia limped off with injury in the midweek def... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on St Marry’s Stadium when Southampton and Norwich City face each other in the Championship derby on Saturday afternoon. The Saints kicked off the new Championship campaign with a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday, but their display in the EFL Cup loss to Gillingham was anything but good. Influential midfielder Carlos Alcaraz returns to the starting XI as wel... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Buoyed by the EFL Cup triumph over Morecambe, Rotherham United will try to record their first Championship win of the season when they face Blackburn on Matchday 2. The Millers failed to impress in a 4-1 loss at Stoke City, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Summer signing Joshua Kayode should keep his place in the starti... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Following a shocking loss to League Two side Salford City in their EFL Cup opener, Preston will be aiming to record their first win of the season when they take on Sunderland at their Deepdale. The Lilywhites are eager to get their revenge on the Black Cats for the last season defeat, but given their slow start to the new campaign, home win should not be considered. Both Che... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Milwall

Milwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Bristol City, the two teams who were involved in some high-scoring affairs in the EFL Cup round 1. The Lions suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Reading, but it has to be noted that boss Gary Rowett rested several first-team regulars in the midweek game. Both Kevin Nisbet and Joe Bryan return to the starting XI, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Ipswich Town will look to build on back-to-back wins over Sunderland and Bristol Rovers when they welcome Stoke City to their Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. The Tractor Boys have big ambitions for the 2023/204 Championship campaign and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the round 2 clash. Duo George Hirst – Conor Chaplin return to the startin... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams who were beaten by Norwich City and Southampton on Matchday 1. The Tigers disappointed their fans in midweek as well, with the team losing to Doncaster at home in the EFL Cup round 1 and, no doubt, they are low on confidence ahead of the visit of Wednesday. Fit-again... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

All eyes will be on John Smith’s Stadium when Huddersfield Town and Leicester City square off against each other in the Championship round 2. The Terriers aim to strengthen their defence following back-to-back defeats to Plymouth (1-3) and Middlesbrough (2-3), but the bookies see them as big underdogs in Saturday’s encounter. Defender Jaheim Headley is banned for the mat... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

After surviving Colchester United in the EFL Cup round 1, Cardiff City will be looking to record their first league win of the season when they face QPR on Saturday. The Bluebirds have been scoring goals for fun of late and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against the Hoops. Kion Etete might receive extended playing time in this match fol... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Leeds

Leeds

St. Andrew’s Stadium will be the center of attention when Birmingham City and Leeds United go head to head in the Championship round 2. The Blues kicked off the new season with a 1-1 draw against Swansea and they head into Saturday’s clash following the EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town. Curacao forward Juninho Bacuna is widely expected to keep his place in the starting X... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Following a 2-1 loss to AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup, Coventry will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Middlesbrough at their Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues were beaten by Leicester City in their season opener and, no doubt, they are desperate to grab something from Saturday’s clash. Both Fabio Tavares and Callum OHare are out of... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

17:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sunday’s football game between Sunderland and Ipswich Town will bring down the curtain on round 1 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats were producing fine performances in pre-season, with the team winning five friendly games, while sharing the spoils with Mallorca in their last test match. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Bradley Dack, Eliezer Mayenda, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 17:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
13 April 2026 • 11:48 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 RoversCoventryCoventry17/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyOxford UnitedOxford United18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallQPRQPR18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthLeicesterLeicester18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityNorwichNorwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityBirmingham CityBirmingham City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayCharltonCharlton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaSouthamptonSouthampton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordSheffield UnitedSheffield United18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamStoke CityStoke City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.37
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.1 min/Goal (1287 Goals in 502 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (254 times out of 502 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (281 times out of 502 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.14
Shots / Match (Home) 14.06
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.47
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.15
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 882

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 42 25 10 7 84 42 +42 85 LWWDD
2 Ipswich Town 40 21 12 7 71 40 +31 75 DWDWW
3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56 47 +9 73 LDWLD
4 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62 42 +20 72 DDLDL
5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70 50 +20 69 WWWWW
6 Hull City 42 20 8 14 64 60 +4 68 LWDDL
7 Wrexham 42 17 13 12 63 60 +3 64 LWDLL
8 Derby County 42 18 9 15 61 53 +8 63 WWLWL
9 Norwich City 42 17 7 18 55 50 +5 58 LWDWL
10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52 51 +1 58 DLWWD
11 Queens Park Rangers 42 16 10 16 58 63 -5 58 WWWDD
12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52 51 +1 57 WDLDL
13 Preston North End 42 14 15 13 50 53 -3 57 LWDDW
14 Swansea City 42 16 9 17 50 54 -4 57 LLDDW
15 Birmingham City 42 15 11 16 51 52 -1 56 DLLLW
16 Stoke City 42 15 10 17 49 46 +3 55 WLWLD
17 Sheffield United 42 16 6 20 59 59 0 54 DLDLW
18 Charlton Athletic 42 12 13 17 39 51 -12 49 DLLDL
19 Blackburn Rovers 42 12 12 18 38 50 -12 48 WDWDD
20 Leicester City 42 11 14 17 54 64 -10 47 LDDDL
21 West Bromwich Albion 42 11 13 18 42 56 -14 46 WWDDD
22 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41 57 -16 45 LLDDW
23 Oxford United 42 10 14 18 41 54 -13 44 DLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 42 1 11 30 25 82 -57 14 LLLDD

Championship Results

Date Match
10/04/2026, 19:00 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Millwall
11/04/2026, 11:30 Coventry City 0 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
11/04/2026, 11:30 Norwich City 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
11/04/2026, 11:30 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bristol City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Derby County
11/04/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Portsmouth
11/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 2 - 0 Watford
11/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Preston North End
11/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 0 - 1 Swansea City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Hull City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
12/04/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
17/04/2026, 19:00 Blackburn Rovers - Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday - Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City - Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City - Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford - Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town - Middlesbrough

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