Championship Predictions

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Portman Road will be packed as Ipswich Town head into a decisive clash knowing that victory will secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. Given QPR's three-game losing run in the season finale, we predict a 3-1 home win. Ipswich's recent form is solid, collecting 1.70 points per game across the last 10 matches, while averaging 1.60 goals scored. At home, the Tractor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Hull City will look to sneak into the playoffs with a win over Norwich City on the last day of the regular season. As the Tigers want this win more than the visitors, we predict a 3-2 home triumph. Hull's recent form has been inconsistent (1.00 points per game), yet their matches are typically open, averaging 2.80 total goals with a high 80% BTTS rate. Defensively, they conc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Derby County head into the decisive final round with momentum after a 3–2 win over QPR. As Sheffield United have nothing to play for in Saturday's game, we predict a 3-1 home win. The likes of Callum Elder, Tyreece John-Jules Agyemang, Bobby Clark, and Rhian Brewster are all sidelined for the hosts, but despite those absences, Derby’s form remains strong, taking 1.80 poi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bristol City head into the final round eager to bounce back from a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham and potentially climb into 11th place. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with just a 20% win rate over the last 10 matches and 0.90 points per game. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding 1.50 goals per match on average, while scoring only 0.90. However, their games tend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2026

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Blackburn Rovers head into the final round looking to build on their 3–1 win over Sheffield United and close the season on a positive note. As Leicester City are low on spirits after failing to secure the Championship survival, we predict a 2-1 home win. Despite a lengthy injury list, the Riversiders have no new concerns, and recent numbers suggest a competitive edge. Acro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2026 at 12:30

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 April 2026

19:45

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Southampton FC host Ipswich Town in a high-stakes Championship derby, with both sides still chasing promotion objectives. As the Saints have been impressive at their St. Mary's of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. Southampton may be low on morale after a painful FA Cup exit to Manchester City, but their league form remains outstanding, averaging 2.60 points per game with an 8 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 April 2026 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2026

12:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Coventry and Wrexham lock horns is a fascinating clash between a newly promoted powerhouse and a promotion-chasing underdog still fighting for a playoff spot. As the Sky Blues aim to put icing on the cake on a very successful season, we predict a 2-1 home win. Coventry come into this match after confirming automatic Premier League promotion, but they are still in excellent f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2026 at 12:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Stoke City and Portsmouth go head to head in a mid-table Championship clash between two sides with little pressure. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a high-scoring 2-2 draw. The Potters come into this fixture on a four-game winless run, having lost 3-1 to Millwall in midweek. Their form is poor overall, averaging just 0.80 points per game. At home they are much more co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Bramall Lane will host Saturday's football game between Sheffield United and Preston where two inconsistent mid-table sides are looking to end the season on a stronger note after recent defeats. As both teams will be with guards down this time out, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Blades head into this match after a disappointing 1-3 loss to Blackburn, but their overall form remai ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Derby

Derby

QPR and Derby take on each other is a Championship clash with contrasting motivations, as the hosts sit safely mid-table while Derby continue their push for a playoff spot. As the Rams want this win more, we predict a 1-0 away triumph. The Hoops head into this game after a 2-1 defeat to Swansea, extending a mixed run where they average 1.10 points per game. The capital club ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Oxford United face Sheffield Wednesday at their Kassam Stadium with the relegation-threatened Yellows facing a must-win situation. As the rock-bottom Owls have nothing to play for in Saturday's encounter, we predict a 2-0 home win. Oxford come into this match looking to recover from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wrexham, but their overall form remains competitive with 1.50 points p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Norwich vs Swansea City is a tight Championship meeting between two sides still chasing late-season objectives, with Norwich clinging to slim playoff hopes and Swansea arriving in decent attacking form. As the Canaries have turned their Carrow Road into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. Norwich come into this after a 2-1 win over Derby County, extending a strong ru ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 October 2026 • 14:30 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
WolvesWolvesPortsmouthPortsmouth20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough23/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 15:00
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.59
Away Teams 1.3
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (378 Goals in 131 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 131 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (83 times out of 131 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 27%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 87%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14.65
Shots / Match (Away) 12.44
Fouls Per Match 21.94
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.34
Offsides Per Match 4.36
Players Participated 682

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
2 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
3 Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22 16 +6 22 DDWWD
4 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21 10 +11 21 WLWWD
5 Birmingham City 11 5 5 1 20 11 +9 20 WDWWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 11 6 2 3 15 12 +3 20 DLLWW
7 Stoke City 11 6 1 4 18 16 +2 19 WWWLW
8 Queens Park Rangers 11 4 5 2 15 12 +3 17 DDDWL
9 Wolverhampton Wanderers 10 5 2 3 18 15 +3 17 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 11 4 3 4 15 14 +1 15 LLWLW
11 Blackburn Rovers 11 4 3 4 17 16 +1 15 WDWWL
12 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18 18 0 15 DDWLD
13 Portsmouth 10 4 2 4 13 13 0 14 DDLWW
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15 16 -1 14 LWDLW
15 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12 15 -3 14 LWDLL
16 Bolton Wanderers 11 4 2 5 15 18 -3 14 WWLWD
17 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
18 Lincoln City 11 3 3 5 9 19 -10 12 WLLLD
19 Cardiff City 11 2 5 4 18 17 +1 11 LWLWD
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10 19 -9 11 LLLLW
21 Norwich City 11 3 0 8 17 21 -4 9 LLLLL
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
23 Derby County 11 1 3 7 9 20 -11 6 LDDLL
24 Preston North End 11 1 1 9 9 24 -15 4 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 4 - 1 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers - Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United - Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Wrexham

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