Championship Predictions

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Huddersfield Town and Luton Town go head to head at John Smith’s Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Terriers have been producing fine displays in festive fixtures, with the team beating both Preston and Rotherham, and a triumph over Luton could see them escape the relegation zone. Experienced striker Jordan Rhodes should keep his place in the starting X... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Sunday’s football game between Coventry City and Bristol City, the two teams who shared the spoils with Cardiff City and Millwall respectively in midweek. The Sky Blues aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Bristol City. Keep in mind that Coventry failed... Read More...

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

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Blackpool and Sunderland go head to head at Bloomfield Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Seasiders are not enjoying a season to remember, with the team sitting in the relegation zone, but a win over Sunderland could see them escape the bottom three. The good news for the hosts is that centre-back Jordan Thorniley is back from suspension, but ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

12:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a heart-breaking loss to Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 26. The Riversiders have been struggling to find their form in the festive fixtures, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Bluerbirds on home soil. Midfielder John Buckley is banned for the ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 12:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Watford

Watford

Swansea City and Watford take on each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to move closer to the playoffs places, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Russell Martin’s troops. Liam Walsh remains in the treatment room, while Michael Obafemi should recover in time to face the Hornets.

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This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Burnley, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Potters played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Rotherham on Boxing Day thanks to Lee Peltier’s own goal, with the team remaining in 17th place in the standings. Stoke City are eyeing their fourth home win of the process, but the... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Reading

Reading

Norwich City will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town when they host Reading to their Carrow Road on Matchday 25. The Canaries suffered a dip in form, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to finish 2022 in style. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Teemu Pukki, who scored his eighth goal of the season in a Boxing Day loss to Luton.

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This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Hull City. The Blues aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers in their last game of the year. Both Friend and Placheta remain in the recovery room, while all Gardner, Gordon, and Hogan remain doubtful for the home side.

M... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 April 2026 • 18:52 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
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • 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 (1395 Goals in 538 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 538 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (305 times out of 538 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 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.02
Shots / Match (Away) 11.1
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 884

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 Ipswich Town 44 22 14 8 75 45 +30 80 WLDWD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

Championship Results

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 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City - Wrexham

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