Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and Watford. The Potters aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town and the fact that they outclassed Rotherham 4-1 in their first home game of the season is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism. Wolves loanee Chiquinho should drop to the bench following his under par performance in the Por... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Sheffield Wednesday will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Southampton and Hull City when they take on Preston on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are desperate to register their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Experienced forward Michael Smith is pushing for a start after scoring as a substit... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

After suffering elimination in the EFL Cup on Wednesday evening, Queens Park Rangers, will be fully focused on the Championship in upcoming weeks. The Hoops play host to Ipswich Town at their Lotus Road on Matchday 3 and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from the clash against the promotion hopefuls. Jack Colback is a major doubt, while both Jimmy Dunne and Jake ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a heavy 3-0 loss to Coventry City when they welcome Huddersfield Town to their Riverside Stadium on Matchday 3. The Boro have yet to find the net in the new Championship campaign, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Michael Carrick’s troops. Both Tom Smith and Anfernee Dijksteel continue to miss out with injuries, w... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Leicester City and Cardiff City will lock horns at King Power Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Foxes aim to keep their 100% record in the 2023/2024 season intact, but the Bluebirds should not be written off just yet. Both Jamie Vardy and Wilfried Ndidi are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is a major doubt. Defender... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 3. The start of the season has seen the Robins putting on excellent displays and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Nigel Pearson ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Riverside Stadium will be the center of attention when Blackburn Rovers and Hull City square off against each other in the Championship round 3. The Riversiders have been involved in some high-scoring games at the start of the season and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play in upcoming fixtures. A man to watch in the away team will be Ireland inte... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Home Park will host Saturday’s football game between Plymouth and Southampton, the two top-table sides. Plymouth made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Huddersfield Town at home, while sharing the spoils with Watford and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Southampton. All Cooper, Galloway, and Gillesphey missed the round 2 clash and ... Read More...

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

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Elland Road in the Championship derby. The Whites are still looking for their first win of the season and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Important attacker Patrick Bamford remains on the sidelines with injury, alongside Tyler Adams, Junior Firpo, Ja... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2023 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

The Hawthorns will host Saturday’s Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City, the two sides who are eager to record their first triumph of the process. The Baggies were struggling in preseason and they continue with poor displays in competitive matches, with the team losing to Blackburn in the Championship, while suffering elimination to Stoke in the ... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 April 2026 • 10:14 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
CoventryCoventryPortsmouthPortsmouth21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterHull CityHull City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichDerbyDerby21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityMillwallMillwall21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonIpswichIpswich22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonHull CityHull City25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWatfordWatford25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSwanseaSwansea25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.37
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.2 min/Goal (1321 Goals in 516 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (262 times out of 516 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (287 times out of 516 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 49%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.99
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
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 43 25 11 7 85 43 +42 86 WWDDD
2 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73 44 +29 76 DWWLD
3 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58 47 +11 76 DWLDW
4 Southampton 43 21 12 10 75 51 +24 75 WWWWW
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64 44 +20 73 DLDLD
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65 61 +4 69 WDDLD
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65 60 +5 67 WDLLW
8 Derby County 43 19 9 15 62 53 +9 66 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59 52 +7 61 WDWLW
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54 55 -1 58 LWWDL
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58 65 -7 58 WWDDL
12 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
13 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
14 Watford 43 14 15 14 52 53 -1 57 DLDLL
15 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
16 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51 56 -5 57 LDDWL
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49 48 +1 55 LWLDL
18 Portsmouth 43 13 12 18 44 57 -13 51 DDWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
20 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44 56 -12 49 WDDDW
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54 65 -11 47 DDDLL
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41 55 -14 44 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26 83 -57 15 LLDDD

Championship Results

Date Match
17/04/2026, 19:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 2 - 4 Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 1 - 2 Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City 1 - 1 Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 0 - 2 Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
21/04/2026, 18:45 Coventry City - Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City - Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United - Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City - Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion - Watford
22/04/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City - Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic - Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers

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