Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 November 2022

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Birmingham City and Sunderland face each other at St. Andrews’ Stadium in the opening match of round 21. The Blues have been producing fine displays in the Championship of late, with the team beating both QPR and Stoke, while sharing the spoils with Swansea and Millwall, and they are certainly capable of matching the Black Cats on home soil. Attacking duo Troy Deeney and S... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 November 2022 at 20:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

20:00

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Reading

Reading

Watford and Reading take on each other at Vicarage Road in the closing match of Tuesday’s program. The Hornets have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Reading. All Imran Louza, Jeremy Ngakia, Rey Manaj and Tom Cleverley are sidelined with injuries, while both Hassane Kamara and Francisco Sierralta are banned for the... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Following an unexpected loss to Birmingham City, Stoke City will look to escape the danger zone when they face Luton Town at their Bet365 Stadium. The Potters do not seem to be at the top of their game, with the team winning only one of their last five league fixtures. Both Josh Laurent and Gavin Kilkenny are sidelined with injuries, while all Lewis Baker, Liam Delap, and Co... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

After impressing in a 5-2 win over fellow promotion-chasing side Burnley, Sheffield United will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they host Rotherham United to their Bramall Lane. The Blades looked sharp in front of goal at the weekend, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against the Millers.

All Bogle, Brewster, Doy... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Tuesday’s football game at Loftus Road pits together QPR and Huddersfield Town, the two teams with completely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. QPR are eyeing promotion to the Premier League, and they will not have a better chance than this to put an end to their three-match winless run. The Hoops have been struggling in front of goal of late, but they ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Wigan

Wigan

Out-of-sorts Wigan Athletic will be aiming to escape the relegation zone when they take on Coventry City on Tuesday evening. The Latics dropped a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Swansea City, but their displays in Saturday’s clash is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Graeme Shinnie and Callum Lang are pushing for a start, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Cardiff City will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sunderland when they take on Hull City on Tuesday evening. The Bluebirds have been having their ups and downs of late, but, no doubt, Saturday’s triumph gave them a confidence boost. All Ebou Adams, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies, and Jamilu Collins remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury co... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bloomfield Road will host Tuesday’s Championship game between Blackpool and Middlesbrough, the two bottom-table sides. Blackpool suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing to both WBA and Luton in the last two league fixtures, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in the midweek game. Michael Appleton can’t count on the likes of Liam Bridcutt,... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 November 2022

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Birmingham City and Swansea City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table, face each other at St. Andrew’s Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Blues aim to build on a 2-1 win over Stoke City, but Tuesday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. Krystian Bielik is banned for the match due to the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 November 2022 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 November 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s Championship encounter between Watford and Coventry City. The Hornets are on a three-game winning run in the English second tier, and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Sky Blues on home soil. Ismaila Sarr, who scored his sixth goal of the season in the midweek triumph, is pushing for a start, while all Jerem... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 November 2022 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 November 2022

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Swansea City and Wigan Athletic face each other at Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Swans want to regain their spot in top six, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Wigan. Both Joe Allen and Liam Walsh should miss out with injuries for the home team, while Ireland forward Michael Obafemi is widely expected to return to the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 November 2022 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 November 2022

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sunderland will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town when they face Cardiff City in the Championship round 20. The Black Cats want to move closer to the playoffs places, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Bluebirds. All Aji Alese, Lynden Gooch, Niall Huggins, Ross Stewart, and Daniel Ballard are sidelined with injuries for the home team... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 November 2022 at 15:00

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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
NorwichNorwichCoventryCoventry26/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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 (889 Goals in 342 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (164 times out of 342 matches)
57% Both Teams Scored (198 times out of 342 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 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.08
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
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 28 17 7 4 61 31 +30 58 LDLWW
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 Charlton Athletic 28 8 8 12 27 38 -11 32 DDWLL
19 West Bromwich Albion 29 9 5 15 32 44 -12 32 LLLLD
20 Norwich City 28 8 6 14 35 40 -5 30 LWLWW
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
20/01/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 5 Norwich City
20/01/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Derby County
20/01/2026, 19:45 Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Bristol City
20/01/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
20/01/2026, 19:45 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Birmingham City
20/01/2026, 19:45 Swansea City 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
20/01/2026, 19:45 Coventry City 2 - 1 Millwall
20/01/2026, 19:45 Preston North End 0 - 3 Hull City
20/01/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Leicester City
21/01/2026, 19:45 Southampton 1 - 0 Sheffield United
21/01/2026, 19:45 Watford 1 - 1 Portsmouth
21/01/2026, 20:00 Stoke City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

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 - Coventry City

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