Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

After dropping a two-goal advantage in the FA Cup draw with Leeds United, Cardiff City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Wigan Athletic on Matchday 27. The Bluebirds are on a seven-game winless run in the league, and you should bear in mind that they failed to find the net in the last three Championship matches. Joel Bagan is banned for S... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Burnley and Coventry City square off against each other at Turf Moor on day 27 of the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. The Clarets are eager to cement top position in the standings, but boss Vincent Kompany must warn his men against complacency. The former Man City centre-back should have a full squad to choose from. Meanwhile, the Sky Blues made a flying start to the season... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Bristol City and Birmingham City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-match winless run, and a win over Birmingham City could see them escape the danger zone. Both Ayman Benarous and Tomas Kalas are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended p... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. Rotherham United are fighting hard to secure the Championship survival, while Blackburn are eyeing promotion to the Premier League. All Tom Eaves, Ben Wiles, Georgie Kelly, and Grant Hall ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Monday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 26 of the new Championship campaign. The Hoops aim to make amends for a heavy loss to Luton Town, but they face yet another difficult task against the Blades. Chris Willock is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while there are no fresh selection worries in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Wigan Athletic and Hull City square off against each other at DW Stadium in the first game of the year. The Latics are not enjoying a season to remember, with the team sitting in the ultimate position ahead of Matchday 26, and they are on a three-game losing run in the Championship. Given their poor defensive display in a 4-1 loss to Sunderland, home win should not be consid... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

High-flying WBA will look to climb to the playoffs places when they take on Reading on Matchday 26. The Baggies are eyeing their third consecutive league win, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in Monday’s clash. Kyle Bartley remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.

Meanwhile, the Royals did well to hold Norw... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Buoyed by a thrilling 4-0 win over Watford, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on league leaders Burnley on Monday. The Swans quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Reading, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-six finish. With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Russell Martin is unlikel... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Stoke City and Preston square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Potters aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Burnley, and you should know that they are after their fourth home win of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but talented forward Liam Delap should be recalled to... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Watford square off against each other in the Championship round 26. The Canaries have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hornets. Teemu Pukki will continue to lead the line for the hosts despite failing to find the net in a 1-1 draw with Reading, whereas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Monday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Blues occupy 16th place ahead of Matchday 26, with the team losing each of their last two league matches. Both Harlee Dean and Przemyslaw Placheta are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended player... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Millwall and Rotherham go head to head at the Den in the first game of the year. The Lions have been showing signs of improvement of late, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure a top-six finish. Since boss Gary Rowett will have a full squad to choose from, home win should definitely be considered.

Meanwhile, the Millers do not seem t... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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
PrestonPrestonOxford UnitedOxford United06/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPortsmouthPortsmouth07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Bristol CityBristol CityCoventryCoventry07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonBirmingham CityBirmingham City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichLeicesterLeicester07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaStoke CityStoke City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/03/2026, 16:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LeicesterLeicesterBristol CityBristol City10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthSwanseaSwansea10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWatfordWatford10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamHull CityHull City10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityIpswichIpswich10/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCharltonCharlton11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSheffield UnitedSheffield United11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichSouthamptonSouthampton11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryPrestonPreston11/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSwanseaSwansea13/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventrySouthamptonSouthampton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughBristol CityBristol City14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedCharltonCharlton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterQPRQPR14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPrestonPreston14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayIpswichIpswich14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CityWatfordWatford14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichHull CityHull City14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby16/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1087 Goals in 419 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (210 times out of 419 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (235 times out of 419 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 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 24.98
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.03
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.12
Offsides Per Match 3.89
Players Participated 868

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 35 21 8 6 72 38 +34 71 DWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 35 19 9 7 54 35 +19 66 WLDDW
3 Ipswich Town 34 18 9 7 60 34 +26 63 WLWWW
4 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47 40 +7 62 WWLWW
5 Hull City 35 18 6 11 56 49 +7 60 LLWWL
6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54 45 +9 57 LDWWW
7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57 46 +11 53 WWDWW
8 Derby County 35 14 9 12 52 46 +6 51 LWLLW
9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45 41 +4 51 LDWLW
10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48 44 +4 50 WDLWL
11 Preston North End 35 12 13 10 41 40 +1 49 WDLDL
12 Birmingham City 35 13 10 12 46 46 0 49 WDWLL
13 Sheffield United 35 15 3 17 50 48 +2 48 LWWLW
14 Stoke City 35 13 8 14 39 34 +5 47 DLDWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 35 13 8 14 46 54 -8 47 DLWLL
16 Swansea City 35 13 7 15 40 43 -3 46 WLWDL
17 Norwich City 35 13 6 16 47 44 +3 45 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 35 10 11 14 33 44 -11 41 WLDDL
19 Leicester City 35 10 10 15 47 56 -9 40 LLDDL
20 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34 44 -10 39 LWWLL
21 Blackburn Rovers 35 10 8 17 33 46 -13 38 LWWLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 35 9 8 18 34 52 -18 35 DDLDL
23 Oxford United 35 7 11 17 31 47 -16 32 DLDLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 35 1 8 26 21 71 -50 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
27/02/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 1 - 2 Watford
28/02/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Hull City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Norwich City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Derby County 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
28/02/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Swansea City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
28/02/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Wrexham
28/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 Millwall
28/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 2 Sheffield United
28/02/2026, 15:00 Coventry City 2 - 1 Stoke City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 3 Southampton
02/03/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 1 - 3 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Oxford United
07/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Portsmouth
07/03/2026, 12:30 Hull City - Millwall
07/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - West Bromwich Albion
07/03/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Stoke City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - Coventry City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Birmingham City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Derby County - Sheffield Wednesday
07/03/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Leicester City
08/03/2026, 16:30 Queens Park Rangers - Middlesbrough
17/03/2026, 19:45 Watford - Wrexham
18/03/2026, 19:45 Southampton - Norwich City

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