Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Bristol City welcome Preston North End to Ashton Gate on Saturday for a highly-anticipated season opener. Both teams aim to start their campaign on a winning note and set the tone for their Championship aspirations, but the Robins are seen as slim favourites to win this match. Bristol City will be eager to impress their loyal fans with an attacking display, seeking to exploi... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

The Championship returns as Blackburn Rovers go head to head with West Bromwich Albion in an entertaining season opener at Ewood Park. Excitement reaches fever pitch as two promotion hopefuls clash in a high-stakes encounter. Both Blackburn and WBA have a point to prove this season, and, as a result, this fixture sets the stage for a thrilling contest. Blackburn's attacking ... Read More...

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

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 August 2023

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on legendary Hillsborough stadium when Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton lock horns in the opening match of the new Championship campaign. The Owls are eager to impress on their return to the English second tier, but they face a difficult challenge in Friday’s showdown. New signing Pol Valentin is widely expected to make his official Sheffield Wednesday ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 August 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

27 May 2023

16:45

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Luton

Luton

There will be fireworks when Coventry and Luton go head to head in the Championship playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. The Sky Blues set up a meeting with Luton by beating Middlesbrough in the two-legged tie and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash as well. There are no fresh injury worries in Mark Robins’ team ahead of the decider, but... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 May 2023 at 16:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2023

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Coventry face each other in the Championship playoffs semis, return leg. The two teams played out a goalless draw at Coventry Building Society Arena in the first leg and yet another close encounter is on the cards. Both Matt Clarke and Aaron Ramsey are sidelined with injuries, while Jonathan Howson is a major doubt... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2023 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 May 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Luton and Sunderland take on each other at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening. The Hatters aim to overcome a one-goal deficit in the return leg and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Sunderland. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 May 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 May 2023

12:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Coventry City play host to Middlesbrough at their Coventry Building Society Arena in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Sky Blues finished the regular season in 5th place in the standings and they are undefeated in the previous seven league fixtures. The likes of Kasey Palmer, Fabio Tavares, and Callum OHare remain on the sidelines with injuries, but there are n... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 May 2023 at 12:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 May 2023

17:30

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Luton

Luton

There will be fireworks when Sunderland and Luton Town go head to head at Stadium of Light in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Black Cats sealed their spot in the playoffs thanks to a 3-0 win over Preston, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. Alex Pritchard is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 May 2023 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United go head to head at the DW Stadium on the last day of the season. The Latics failed to secure the Championship survival, but their displays in the season finale are giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Following back-to-back wins over Stoke and Millwall, the rock-bottom side shared the spoils with Reading in their... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Watford and Stoke square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship clash. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Potters. Experienced Curacao midfielder Leonardo Bacuna should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Sierralta, Cleverley, Kay... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in the last game of the regular season. The Swans have been in a fine form of late, but that did not help them book their spot in the playoffs. The South Wales outfit did well to beat both Huddersfield and Preston in the last two home games and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of pl... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Monday’s football game at Loftus Road pits together Queens Park Rangers and Bristol City, the two bottom-table sides. The Hoops occupy 18th place in the standings, with the team beating both Burnley and Stoke in the previous two league fixtures. Both Leon Balogun and Osman Kakay are out of contention through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

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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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