Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Cardiff City will be aiming to escape the danger zone when they take on Swansea City in the South Wales derby. The Bluebirds were having their ups and downs before the international break, with the team beating Bristol City, losing to Preston, while sharing the spoils with West Bromwich Albion. The hosts are desperate to escape the danger zone, and their display in the aband... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Reading, the two mid-table teams. The Robins failed to impress in back-to-back defeats at Luton and Swansea, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Even though important players Kal Naismith, Tommy Conway, Joe Williams, and Matty James miss ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers go head to head at St. Andrew’s Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Blues aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Birmingham City’s injury list is pretty long, including the likes of Gary Gardner, Dion Sanderson... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

12:30

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Following a heavy 4-0 loss to Middlesbrough, Preston will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. The Lilywhites are seven points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that they face a must-win situation against Blackpool. Greg Cunningham limped off with injury in the last league match, with the defender joining forward Emil Riis Jakobsen... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Watford, the two top-table sides. The Hatters were producing fine displays before the international break, with the team beating the likes of Swansea City, Sheffield United, and Bristol City, while sharing the spoils with Sunderland. Luton aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and we... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and Sunderland face each other in the Championship derby on Friday evening. The Clarets did well to beat Hull City 3-1 before the international break, with the team moving one step closer to securing automatic promotion, but boss Vincent Kompany must warn his men against complacency. Since Burnley suffered elimination in the FA Cup,... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2023 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 March 2023

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City and Bristol City face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Swans are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Robins on home soil. Both Joe Allen and Steven Benda are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. <... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Wigan Athletic, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hornets aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Birmingham City, and a win over Wigan will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury returns from suspension, whereas all Tom Cleverley, Hassane Kama... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Sunderland play host to Luton at their Stadium of Light in the Championship round 38. The Black Cats suffered a dip in form, with the team losing four of their last five league matches, and, as a result, they have slim playoffs chances. The hope, though, dies last, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hatters. The likes of Amad Diallo, Dennis Cirkin,... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Norwich City face each other in the Championship round 38. The Potters are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, and given their signs of improvement up front, we predict that they will find the net in Saturday’s encounter. Matija Sarkic and Nick Powell remain in the recovery room, as well as veteran defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Cardiff City. The Millers aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Birmingham City and Preston, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Bailey Wright, Oliver Rathbone, Domingos Quina, Grant Hall, Sean Morrison, and Ben Wiles remain in the recov... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After failing to spoil Blackburn’s party at Riverside Stadium, Reading will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Royals aim to put an end to their four-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Mamadou Loum is banned for the match, while all Andy Yiadom, Scott Dann, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 March 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
SouthamptonSouthamptonNorwichNorwich18/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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
34.8 min/Goal (1175 Goals in 454 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (225 times out of 454 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (255 times out of 454 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14.1
Shots / Match (Away) 10.98
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.1
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 874

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 38 23 8 7 78 40 +38 77 WWWWL
2 Middlesbrough 38 20 10 8 59 37 +22 70 DWWLD
3 Ipswich Town 37 19 11 7 66 38 +28 68 WWDDW
4 Millwall 38 20 8 10 52 43 +9 68 WWWWL
5 Hull City 38 19 6 13 59 56 +3 63 WLLWL
6 Wrexham 38 16 12 10 58 50 +8 60 WWLWL
7 Southampton 37 15 12 10 60 48 +12 57 DWWDW
8 Derby County 38 16 9 13 55 48 +7 57 LWWLW
9 Watford 38 14 13 11 50 46 +4 55 LWDLW
10 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Norwich City 37 15 6 16 51 45 +6 51 LWWWW
13 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
14 Bristol City 38 14 9 15 49 49 0 51 WLLLD
15 Sheffield United 38 15 5 18 53 52 +1 50 LWDLD
16 Queens Park Rangers 38 14 8 16 49 60 -11 50 LLLLW
17 Preston North End 38 12 13 13 42 48 -6 49 DLLLL
18 Charlton Athletic 38 12 12 14 36 45 -9 48 DLWWD
19 Leicester City 38 11 11 16 51 60 -9 44 DLDWL
20 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 9 18 36 49 -13 42 LLDLW
21 Portsmouth 37 10 10 17 36 48 -12 40 LLDLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 38 10 10 18 39 54 -15 40 DLDDW
23 Oxford United 38 9 12 17 36 49 -13 39 LWWWD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 38 1 9 28 23 76 -53 12 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City 1 - 2 Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 2 - 0 Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City 3 - 1 Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Derby County

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County - Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town - Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City - Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford - Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City - Coventry City

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