Championship Predictions

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

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

14:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following their Premier League season to forget, Leeds United will look to give fans some cheer when they kick off the new Championship campaign with a home match against Cardiff. The Whites are one of the teams to bet in the English second tier, with the likes of Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, and Helder Costa joining the Elland Road outfit. Even though Rodrigo, Robin Koch, Bre... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 14:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

12:00

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Coventry

Coventry

The Championship 2023/2024 season kicks off with an interesting round 1 showdown as Leicester City takes on Coventry City at King Power Stadium. Leicester will be brimming with confidence as they have no injury worries, allowing coaching duo Smith - Maresca to field their strongest lineup for the opening match. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Patson Daka, wh... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Queens Park Rangers, the two teams who aim to get off to a flying start to the season. The Hornets are seen as one of the main favourites for promotion, but bear in mind that the likes of Joao Pedro, Ismaila Sarr, and William Troost-Ekong have left the club in the summer transfer window. On the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Swansea City play host to Birmingham City at their Swansea.com Stadium in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Swans produced a splendid display in a 4-0 crushing of Reading and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. New signing Jerry Yates is expected to make a significant impact on the team, while Republic of Ireland Michael Obafemi could ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Stoke City and Rotherham United square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Potters aim to make a flying start to the new Championship campaign, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. New signing Ryan Mmaee is eager to leave his mark on the team, along with fellow summ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

The Championship 2023/24 season sets the stage for an exciting round 1 clash as Plymouth, making a triumphant return to the Championship, take on Huddersfield at their Home Park. Excitement rises as fans eagerly anticipate Plymouth's first taste of second-tier football in years and we are positive that the hosts will leave their hearts on the field. A man to keep an eye on i... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Carrow Road will be the center of attention as Norwich City kick off the 2023/2024 Championship campaign with a thrilling encounter against Hull City, drawing the focus of all football enthusiasts. The Canaries are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the season opener. Key attacker Teemu Pukki... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s clash between Middlesbrough and Millwall, the two teams who have big ambitions for the 2023/24 Championship campaign. The Boro did well to make it to the playoffs semis last time out, but Coventry proved to be a big catch for Michael Carrick’s troops in the Wembley Stadium showdown. The former Man Utd midfielder is still in charge o... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 May 2026 • 10:04 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
MillwallMillwallHull CityHull City11/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough12/05/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1438 Goals in 554 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (276 times out of 554 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (314 times out of 554 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.23
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.18
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall - Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton - Middlesbrough

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