Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

12:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a heart-breaking loss to Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 26. The Riversiders have been struggling to find their form in the festive fixtures, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Bluerbirds on home soil. Midfielder John Buckley is banned for the ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 12:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Watford

Watford

Swansea City and Watford take on each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to move closer to the playoffs places, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Russell Martin’s troops. Liam Walsh remains in the treatment room, while Michael Obafemi should recover in time to face the Hornets.

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This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Burnley, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Potters played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Rotherham on Boxing Day thanks to Lee Peltier’s own goal, with the team remaining in 17th place in the standings. Stoke City are eyeing their fourth home win of the process, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Reading

Reading

Norwich City will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town when they host Reading to their Carrow Road on Matchday 25. The Canaries suffered a dip in form, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to finish 2022 in style. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Teemu Pukki, who scored his eighth goal of the season in a Boxing Day loss to Luton.

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This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Hull City. The Blues aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers in their last game of the year. Both Friend and Placheta remain in the recovery room, while all Gardner, Gordon, and Hogan remain doubtful for the home side.

M... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

20:15

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Thursday’s football game at Bloomfield Road pits together Blackpool and Sheffield United, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2022/2023 season. The Seasiders aim to secure yet another Championship survival, while Sheffield United are eyeing automatic promotion to the Premier League. Defender Jordan Thorniley is banned for the hosts following his sending ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 20:15

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

20:00

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Preston

Preston

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Preston take on each other in the Championship round 25. The Baggies quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Coventry City, with the team beating Bristol City 2-0 on Boxing Day. WBA aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, and given their three-game winning run on home soil, we are tempted to put our... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Wigan Athletic will be looking to bounce back from a heavy Boxing Day defeat to Middlesbrough when they take on Sunderland on Thursday evening. The Latics are eyeing their first league win since November 12, 2022, and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both Kerr and Pearce remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Millwall welcome Bristol City to the Den on day 25 of the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. The Lions aim to build on a 2-0 win over Watford, and a triumph over Bristol City will see them stay in the playoffs berth. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes that won the Boxing Day clash.

Meanwhile, the Robins aim to bou... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a come-from-behind win over Preston, Huddersfield Town will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 25. The Terriers are desperate to escape the relegation zone, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Thursday’s showdown. Keep in mind, though, that all Jones, Nakayama, Pear... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Coventry City will look to recover from a 3-1 loss to Sheffield United when they take on Cardiff City in the last game of the year. The Sky Blues continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Thursday’s clash. All Godden, Hilssner, McFadzean, and Walker should miss ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers play host to Middlesbrough at their Ewood Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Riversiders aim to make amends for the Boxing Day defeat to Sunderland, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Boro. Both Hirst and Travis are pushing for a start, while all Barnes, Batty, Brittain, Dolan, and Vale should miss out with injuries. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
26 January 2026 • 06:37 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
Bristol CityBristol CityDerbyDerby30/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWrexhamWrexham31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySouthamptonSouthampton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversHull CityHull City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichPrestonPreston31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallSheffield UnitedSheffield United31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRCoventryCoventry31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordSwanseaSwansea31/01/2026, 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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.42
Away Teams 1.18
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (892 Goals in 343 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (164 times out of 343 matches)
57% Both Teams Scored (199 times out of 343 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 27%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 52%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 48%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.27
Shots / Match (Home) 14.09
Shots / Match (Away) 11.18
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.38
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.07
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 799

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 29 17 7 5 62 33 +29 58 DLWWL
2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46 29 +17 55 LWWWW
3 Ipswich Town 28 14 8 6 48 27 +21 50 WWWWL
4 Hull City 28 15 5 8 47 40 +7 50 WLWWW
5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36 35 +1 49 DWWLW
6 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43 37 +6 44 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 29 12 7 10 40 31 +9 43 WLDLW
8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39 33 +6 43 WWLDD
9 Preston North End 29 11 10 8 36 33 +3 43 WWLLL
10 Stoke City 29 12 6 11 34 26 +8 42 WWDLD
11 Derby County 29 11 9 9 39 37 +2 42 WLWWD
12 Queens Park Rangers 29 11 7 11 40 42 -2 40 LWDDL
13 Birmingham City 29 10 9 10 39 38 +1 39 LWDWD
14 Leicester City 29 10 8 11 40 43 -3 38 LWLDL
15 Southampton 29 9 10 10 41 41 0 37 DLLWD
16 Swansea City 29 10 6 13 32 37 -5 36 WLDWL
17 Sheffield United 28 11 2 15 39 41 -2 35 WWLLW
18 Norwich City 29 9 6 14 37 41 -4 33 WLWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 28 8 8 12 27 38 -11 32 DDWLL
20 West Bromwich Albion 29 9 5 15 32 44 -12 32 LLLLD
21 Portsmouth 27 7 9 11 24 37 -13 30 WLWDD
22 Blackburn Rovers 28 7 8 13 26 37 -11 29 LDLLD
23 Oxford United 28 6 9 13 27 36 -9 27 LLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 28 1 8 19 18 56 -38 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
23/01/2026, 20:00 Derby County 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/01/2026, 12:30 Millwall 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
24/01/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End
24/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Watford
24/01/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 3 - 1 Ipswich Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Hull City 2 - 1 Swansea City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 2 Oxford United
24/01/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Stoke City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
24/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Wrexham
25/01/2026, 12:00 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Southampton
26/01/2026, 20:00 Norwich City 2 - 1 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City - Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday - Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City - Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United - Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford - Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth - West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers - Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Sheffield United

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