Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2022

19:45

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Huddersfield Town. The Blues played out a goalless draw with Luton Town in their opener, and they are now on a quest to record their first win of the process. Forward Adan George remains on the sidelines with an ACL problem, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Summer si... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2022 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 August 2022

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Monday’s football game between Watford and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 1 of the new Championship campaign. Both Watford and United are eyeing a return to the Premier League, but securing a top-two finish is easier said than done given the number of promotion-chasing sides.

The likes of Moussa Sissoko, Cucho Hernadnez, Joshua King, Andre Gray... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 August 2022 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2022

12:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Newcomers Sunderland will look to impress on their return to the Championship when they welcome Coventry City to their Stadium of Light in the season opener. The Black Cats secured promotion to the English second tier thanks to a 2-0 win over Wycombe, but they will surely find it hard to secure the Championship survival. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of top scorer fr... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2022 at 12:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

17:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Middlesbrough and WBA go head to head at Riverside Stadium in the Championship derby. The Boro aim to build on a 2-0 win over Olympique Marseille, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Summer signings Darragh Lenihan, Zack Steffen, and Ryan Giles are eyeing their Middlesbrough debuts, while Djed Spence, Dej... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

All eyes will be on DW Stadium when newcomers Wigan Athletic and Preston take on each other in the opening match of the season. The Latics rolled over Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in their last warm-p game, which is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Preston. Summer signings Joe Allen, Nathan Wood, and Harry Darling are likely to make their Wigan de... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football game at Aesseal New York Stadium pits together Rotherham United and Swansea City, the two teams who meet for the first time since January 30, 2021. Back then Swansea defeated Rotherham 3-1 in the Championship, and the visitors are seen as favourites to emerge triumphant in the new season opener as well. Central midfielder Flynn Downes could be sorely mi... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Millwall and Stoke City take on each other at the Den in a highly-anticipated Championship opener. The Lions finished the last season in 9th position, just below the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to secure a top-six finish this time out. Big-money signing Zian Flemming is likely to make his official Millwall debut against Stoke City.

Keep in mind... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Luton Town and Birmingham City square off against each other at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. Following four consecutive wins in pre-season, Luton shared the spoils with star-studded West Ham in their last warm-up game, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of the season opener. New signings Carlton ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Bristol City. The Tigers suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Peterborough in their last warm-up game, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. The club chiefs were very active on the Turkish Super Lig market as they signed the likes of Ozan Tufan, Dogukan Sinik, and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Cardiff City and Norwich City face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Bluebirds impressed in pre-season, with the team beating all Cambridg, Newport, Cheltenham, and Swindon, while sharing the spoils with Shrewsbury, and they are surely capable of matching the Canaries on home soil. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Sheyi... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Blackpool and Reading, the two teams who have met in some entertaining matches in recent years. Blackpool were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Southport and Salford, while losing to all Leeds, Rangers, and Everton. Anyhow, we are positive that the Seasiders are going... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers face each other in the opening match of the season. The Riversiders finished the last season just below the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, the club’s main goal is to secure a top-six finish this time out. The club chiefs, though, have been anything but active in the summer transfer window, with Et... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 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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