Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

QPR play host to Preston at their Loftus Road in the Championship round 40. The Hoops aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Preston. Both Osman Kakay and Jake Clarke-Salter are sidelined through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. Ilias Chair is widely expected to return to the startin... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Cardiff City. The Seasiders aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Coventry (1-4) and Preston (1-3), and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the relegation six-pointer. Blackpool’s injury list, though, is pretty long including the likes of Jordan Thorniley, Gary Madine, Sha... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City face each other in the Championship derby. The Riversiders are eyeing their fifth consecutive win at home ground, but Friday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. All Jack Vale, Daniel Ayala, and Clinton Mola are sidelined with injuries, while key attacker Ben Brereton Diaz re... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

13:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion. The Millers are only two points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this match is of big importance for them. Portugal midfielder Domingos Quina is banned for the match, while all Oliver Rathbone, Grant Hall, Sean Morrison, and Ben Wiles are out of contention... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 13:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Following a goalless draw with WBA, Millwall will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Luton Town on Matchday 40. Charlie Cresswell misses out with an eye injury, with Shaun Hutchinson likely to step up. Andreas Voglsammer is pushing for a start as well, while all Billy Mitchell, Mason Bennett, Callum Styles, and Tyler Burey remain in the recovery room.

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This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 12:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

DW Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Wigan Athletic and Queens Park Rangers. The Latics are stuck at the bottom, eight points behind the safe zone, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Charlie Hughes limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Watford, with Omar Rekik likely to step up. All Charlie Hughes, Martin Kelly, and ... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After sharing the spoils with Cardiff before the international break, WBA will look to move closer to the playoffs berth when they take on Millwall on Matchday 39. The Baggies are five points behind top six, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home ground. West Brom have been producing fine displays in the second half of the season, but they will have to pro... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

There will be fireworks when Norwich City and Sheffield United, the two promotion-chasing sides, face each other at Carrow Road in the Championship derby. The Canaries are sitting in 7th place, three points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for them. All Dimitris Giannoulis, Adam Idah, Kieran Dowell, Sam Byram, Isaac Hayden, Jon ... Read More...

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Hull City will be aiming to put an end to their three-match winless run when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 39. The Tigers are stuck in the middle of the table with little to play for in the season finale, but they are surely capable of matching the Millers on home soil. Hull’s injury list is pretty long, including the likes of Ryan Woods, Cyrus Ch... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Huddersfield Town will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Middlesbrough on Matchday 39. The Terriers are desperate to secure the Championship survival, but they need to keep on raising their form in the season finale if they are to meet the goal. Martyn Waghorn limped off with injury in the last ... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Coventry City and Stoke City face each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Sky Blues aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Blackpool, and a triumph over Stoke will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Experienced forward Matthew Godden is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 April 2026 • 10:14 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
CoventryCoventryPortsmouthPortsmouth21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterHull CityHull City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichDerbyDerby21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityMillwallMillwall21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonIpswichIpswich22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonHull CityHull City25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWatfordWatford25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSwanseaSwansea25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.37
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.2 min/Goal (1321 Goals in 516 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (262 times out of 516 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (287 times out of 516 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 49%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.99
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.15
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 882

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 43 25 11 7 85 43 +42 86 WWDDD
2 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73 44 +29 76 DWWLD
3 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58 47 +11 76 DWLDW
4 Southampton 43 21 12 10 75 51 +24 75 WWWWW
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64 44 +20 73 DLDLD
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65 61 +4 69 WDDLD
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65 60 +5 67 WDLLW
8 Derby County 43 19 9 15 62 53 +9 66 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59 52 +7 61 WDWLW
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54 55 -1 58 LWWDL
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58 65 -7 58 WWDDL
12 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
13 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
14 Watford 43 14 15 14 52 53 -1 57 DLDLL
15 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
16 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51 56 -5 57 LDDWL
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49 48 +1 55 LWLDL
18 Portsmouth 43 13 12 18 44 57 -13 51 DDWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
20 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44 56 -12 49 WDDDW
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54 65 -11 47 DDDLL
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41 55 -14 44 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26 83 -57 15 LLDDD

Championship Results

Date Match
17/04/2026, 19:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 2 - 4 Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 1 - 2 Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City 1 - 1 Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 0 - 2 Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
21/04/2026, 18:45 Coventry City - Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City - Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United - Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City - Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion - Watford
22/04/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City - Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic - Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers

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