Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a thrilling EFL Cup win (6-1) over Rotherham, Stoke City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship as well when they face Preston on Matchday 5. The Potters continue with their old habit of struggling on the road, while producing fine showings at home and their excellent performance in the midweek victory is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ah... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Rotherham United and Norwich City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2023/2024 season. The Millers are eager to secure the survival, while the Canaries are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League. Rotherham, though, made a slow start to the season, which is probably the main r... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Home Park will be the center of attention when Plymouth and Blackburn Rovers face each other in the Championship round 5. The Pilgrims do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing each of their last three games in all competitions and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Ireland midfielder Finn Azaz returns to the starting XI after he wa... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Riverside Stadium pits together Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers, the two bottom-table sides. The Boro are desperate to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hoops. Both McGree and Rogers are pushing for a start after the duo scored off the bench in the EFL Cup triumph over Bolton... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Leicester City and Hull City square off against each other at King Power Stadium in what will be their first meeting in the Championship since March 2017. Back then the Foxes defeated the Tigers 3-1 and the hosts are once again seen as favourite to their encounter. Jamie Vardy could keep his place in the starting XI after finding the net in the EFL Cup win over Tranmere, whi... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Following a shocking EFL Cup elimination to Salford City, Leeds United will look to return to winning ways when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Matchday 5. The Whites did well to beat promotion-chasing Ipswich Town 4-3 at the weekend, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure a top-two finish. Daniel Farke rested several first-team regulars ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Ipswich Town continue their battle for promotion as they welcome Cardiff City at their Portman Road in the Championship round 5 on Saturday afternoon. The Tractor Boys survived Reading in the EFL Cup round 2, with the team quickly bouncing back from a 4-3 loss to Leeds United and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Cardiff City. Since there are no fresh inj... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Coventry play host to Watford at their Coventry Building Society Arena on day 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues are undefeated in the previous three league matches and a win over Watford will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Even though all Jamie Allen, Fabio Tavares, and Callum OHare are sidelined with injuries, home win should be considered.

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This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City will be aiming to recover from the EFL Cup defeat to Swansea when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 5. The Swans are on a four-game winless run in all competitions and, no doubt, they are eager to give fans something to cheer about this weekend. Both Liam Walsh and Steven Benda are out of contention with injuries, while important midfielder Jay... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Sunderland and Southampton take on each other at Stadium of Light in Saturday’s matinee in what promises to be an exciting Championship game. The Black Cats have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating Rotherham at home, while holding Coventry City to a draw on the road and they are surely capable of matching the Saints in round 5. There are no fre... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Birmingham City and Millwall go head to head at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the opening match of the Championship round 5. The Blues are on a three-game winning run in the league, but they head into Saturday’s clash following a 3-1 loss to Cardiff City in the EFL Cup round 2. Both Marcel Oakley and Tyler Roberts remain in the recovery room, while experienced forward Lukas Ju... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 August 2023

12:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Sunday’s football game between Watford and Blackburn Rovers will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 4. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but given their difficulties in front of goal, home win should not be considered. James Morris limped off with injury in the 1-0 defeat to Stoke City, with Yaser Asprilla likely to step up.

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This match will be played on 27 August 2023 at 12:00

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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
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1395 Goals in 538 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 538 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (305 times out of 538 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 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) 14.02
Shots / Match (Away) 11.1
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
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 44 26 11 7 90 44 +46 89 WDDDW
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 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
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
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 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 - Wrexham

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