Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Following a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic, Cardiff City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Millwall on Matchday 28. The Bluebirds have drawn five of their last six league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are desperate to record their first league win since November 5, 2022. Joel Bagan is back from suspension, while both Mahlon Romeo and Jam... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After surviving Swansea City in the FA Cup replay, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship round 28. The Robins outplayed Birmingham City 4-2 in their last home fixture, and they are surely capable of matching the Riversiders at their Ashton Gate Stadium. The likes of Tommy Conway, Andreas Wei... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Huddersfield Town, the two relegation-threatened teams. Blackpool aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Watford, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the relegation six-pointer. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Callum Brittain and Sam Barnes ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by the FA Cup triumph over Forest Green, Birmingham City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Preston on Matchday 28. The Blues are on a four-match losing run in the Championship, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Experienced striker Lukas Jutkiewicz should keep his place in the starting XI afte... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Coventry City and Norwich City square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Sky Blues suffered a shocking loss to Wrexham in the FA Cup, and given their four-match winless run in the Championship, home win should not be considered. Jonathan Panzo is back from suspension,... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and West Bromwich Albion face each other in the Championship derby. The Clarets are leading the chase for automatic promotion, with the team winning each of their last seven league fixtures. Burnley look unstoppable at the moment, but beating the in-form Baggies is easier said than done. Both Harwood-Bellis and Vitinho remain in the... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2023

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Sheffield United will look to build on a 3-1 win over Stoke City when they take on Hull City on Friday evening. The Blades are on the right track to return to the Premier League, but boss Paul Heckingbottom must warn his men against complacency. One of the men to watch in the home team will be wing-back Jayden Bogle, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while all Is... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2023 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Watford and Blackpool square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Hornets did well to beat Norwich City in their last league match, but Reading proved to be a big catch for them in the FA Cup round 3. Anyhow, Watford will be fully focused on the Championship in the remainder of the se... Read More...

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

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

After eliminating Shrewsbury in the FA Cup round 3, Sunderland will be looking to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 27. The Black Cats have been in a fine form of late, and, as a result, a win over Swansea should see them climb to top six in the standings. There are no fresh selection worries in the home team, but all Dennis Cirkin, Aji A... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sheffield United will look to stay in automatic promotion berth when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 27. The Blades are on the right track to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on winning on a regular basis if they are to turn the dream into reality. Experienced attacker Billy Sharp should be recalled to the starting XI after he was rested ... Read More...

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

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Queens Park Rangers. The Royals quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to WBA, with the team eliminating Watford in the FA Cup round 3, and, no doubt, this helped them regain a much-needed confidence. All Liam Moore, Tyrese Fornah, Sam Hutchinson, and Dejan Tetek should miss out with injuries, ... Read More...

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

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Norwich City will be aiming to recover from the FA Cup defeat to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Preston on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries are on a four-match winless run in the Championship, but the bookies still see them as one of the main candidates for promotion. Experienced forward Teemu Pukki should keep his place in the starting XI despite failing to find the net... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
21 April 2026 • 07:35 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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityPrestonPreston22/04/2026, 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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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 1.38
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.57
35 min/Goal (1349 Goals in 524 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (264 times out of 524 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (293 times out of 524 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 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 883

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 44 26 11 7 90 44 +46 89 WDDDW
2 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
3 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73 44 +29 76 DWWLD
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64 44 +20 73 DLDLD
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 44 20 10 14 67 63 +4 70 DDLDD
8 Derby County 44 19 9 16 63 55 +8 66 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 44 19 7 18 61 53 +8 64 DWLWW
10 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
11 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
12 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
13 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
17 Stoke City 44 15 10 19 50 51 -1 55 WLDLL
18 West Bromwich Albion 44 13 13 18 47 56 -9 52 DDDWW
19 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
20 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
22 Leicester City 44 11 15 18 56 67 -11 48 DDLLD
23 Oxford United 44 10 14 20 41 56 -15 44 DDWLL
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 5 - 1 Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton 2 - 2 Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City 2 - 2 Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United 0 - 1 Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 2 Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 3 Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 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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