Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2022

21:00

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Reading

Reading

Following a goalless draw with Blackpool, Birmingham City will look to put an end to their three-game winless run when they face Reading on Matchday 23. The Blues are five points behind the playoffs berth, but they need to get back on course as soon as possible if they are to secure a top-six finish. Both Harlee Dean and Przemyslaw Placheta are sidelined with injuries, but t... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2022 at 21:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 December 2022

21:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Monday’s football game between Sunderland and WBA will bring down the curtain on day 22 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating both Birmingham City and Millwall in the previous two league fixtures, and they are surely capable of matching the Baggies on home soil. The good news for the hosts is that both Jewi... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 December 2022 at 21:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2022

16:00

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Hull City

Hull City

All eyes will be on Vicarage Road when Watford and Hull City face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. Watford played out a goalless draw with Bristol City before the World Cup break, but they are seen as favourites to beat the Tigers in front of home fans. Ismaila Sarr is back from international duty, but the Senegal winger could start from the bench, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2022 at 16:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2022

14:00

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Burnley

Burnley

QPR and Burnley square off against each other at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Clarets. Tyler Roberts remains on the sidelines with a calf problem, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Meanwhile, the visiting side are determined... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2022 at 14:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Swansea City and Norwich City take on each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Swans do not seem to be at the top of their game, with the team failing to win the last five league fixtures, and that is probably the main reason why home win should not be considered. Joe Allen remains on the sideline... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Stoke City play host to Cardiff City at their Bet365 Stadium on day 22 of the new Championship campaign. The Potters were having their ups and downs before the World Cup break, with the team beating both Wigan and Luton, while losing to Birmingham and WBA. Australia international Harry Souttar is back from international duty, while Saturday’s clash comes too early for Nick... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Bramall Lane will host Saturday’s football game between Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. Sheffield United are eyeing automatic promotion, while Huddersfield Town are desperate to secure the Championship survival. The Blades defender Jack Robinson has joined the likes of Rhian Brewster, T... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Coventry City, the two teams who are level on points in the Championship table. The Royals desperately needed a win against Hull City before the World Cup break, and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their four-match winless run. All Tom McIntyre, Naby Sarr, and Scott D... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Following a heavy 3-0 defeat to Sunderland, Millwall will look to get back on course in the Championship when they face Wigan on Saturday afternoon. The Lions have a chances to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Wigan. There are no fresh injury worries in the home side, but forward Benik Afobe remains in th... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Luton

Luton

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Norwich City, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Luton Town at Riverside Stadium. The Boro have been in a fine form of late, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Midfielder Riley McGree is back from international duty, while there are no fresh injury worr... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

16:00

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Birmingham

Birmingham

Blackpool will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Wigan when they welcome Birmingham City to their Bloomfield Road in the Championship round 22. The Seasiders are on a four-game losing run in the Championship, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Michael Appleton’s troops. Keep in mind, though, that important defender Marvin Ekpiteta is banned for... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 16:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 December 2022

13:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Saturday’s football game at Aesseal New York Stadium pits together Rotherham United and Bristol City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings. The Millers have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Norwich City, beating Sheffield United, while sharing the spoils with Luton Town. Forward Georgie Kelly misses out ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 December 2022 at 13:30

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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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