Championship Predictions

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Preston, the two teams who are level on points in the Championship table. Luton head into the match following back-to-back draws with Birmingham and Burnley, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. Since the Hatters were beaten by Newport County in their EFL Cup opener, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2022 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

MKM Stadium will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between Hull City and Norwich City. The Tigers aim to make amends for the EFL Cup loss to Bradford City, with the team eyeing their second win of the season. Hull City defeated Bristol City 2-1 in their first home match of the process, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. B... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2022 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Huddersfield Town play host to Stoke City at their John Smith’s Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Terriers made a slow start to the season, with the team losing to both Burnley and Birmingham, and, as a result, they are low on spirits ahead of the visit of Stoke. Since Huddersfield experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss t... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s clash between Blackpool and Swansea City. The Seasiders aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Stoke, but the fact that they defeated Reading in their first home game of the process is surely giving fans a reason for optimism. All Keshi Anderson, Luke Garbutt, and Lawrence-Gabriel are sidelined with injuries, while Gary Madine is a major... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Birmingham City, the two teams who are eyeing a spot in the playoffs. The Bluebirds kicked off the new season with a 1-0 win over Norwich City, with the team losing to Reading on Matchday 2, and, no doubt, they face a difficult task against Birmingham City. Defender Vontae Daley-Campbell is ban... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2022 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2022

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Vicarage Road when Watford and Burnley face each other in the Championship round 3. The Hornets are eyeing their second win of the season, but Friday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. As before, a man to watch in the home team will be pacey winger Ismaila Sarr, while midfielder Imran Louza remains in the recovery room. J... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2022 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2022

20:00

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Watford

Watford

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Watford go head to head in the Championship derby. The Baggies kicked off the new domestic campaign with a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough, with summer signing John Swift opening his goal-scoring account. The 27-year-old will be the man to watch in the home team, while head coach Steve Bruce should have a full squad... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2022

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Coventry City welcome Rotherham United to their Coventry Building Society Arena on day 2 of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues shared the spoils with Sunderland in their opener, with Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres scoring a late equalizer. Coventry City have turned their stadium into a real fortress, and it seems as if they will not have a better chance that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2022 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Swans shared the spoils with Rotherham United in their opener, but it has to be noted that they dominated the match from the first whistle. The Welsh outfit are high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash, and we are positive that they will fin... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Stoke City will be aiming to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Millwall when they take on Blackpool in the Championship round 2. The Potters were anything but impressive in their opener, but a win over Blackpool will give them a confidence boost. Summer signing Dwight Gayle should keep his place up front, while defender Harry Souttar remains on the sidelines with an ACL problem.... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2022 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Bramall Lane will host Saturday’s Championship game between Sheffield United and Millwall, the two old rivals. The Blades failed to spoil Watford’s party at Vicarage Road, but they are seen as favourites to beat the capital club in front of home fans. All Tommy Doyle, Adam Davies, Jayden Bogle, and Jack O’Connell should miss out with injuries for the home team, but key... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2022 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Reading and Cardiff City square off against each other at Select Car Leasing Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Royals aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Blackpool, but they face yet another difficult task on Matchday 2. Both Scott Dann and Lucas Joao are out of contention with injuries, but they should be the only absentees in the home side.... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2022 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 February 2026 • 14:38 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
CoventryCoventryMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough16/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWrexhamWrexham17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPrestonPreston20/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityQPRQPR21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityLeicesterLeicester21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaBristol CityBristol City21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCoventryCoventry21/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughOxford UnitedOxford United21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallPortsmouthPortsmouth21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonCharltonCharlton21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordDerbyDerby21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamIpswichIpswich21/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/02/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.18
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.1 min/Goal (972 Goals in 379 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (193 times out of 379 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (211 times out of 379 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 74%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 26%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.12
Shots / Match (Home) 13.98
Shots / Match (Away) 11.13
Fouls Per Match 21.4
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 857

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 31 18 7 6 49 30 +19 61 WWWWW
2 Coventry City 31 17 8 6 63 35 +28 59 WWLLD
3 Millwall 32 16 8 8 41 37 +4 56 LWDWW
4 Ipswich Town 30 15 9 6 51 29 +22 54 WWLDW
5 Hull City 31 16 6 9 50 43 +7 54 WWWDL
6 Derby County 32 13 9 10 47 39 +8 48 WDWLW
7 Preston North End 32 12 12 8 40 36 +4 48 LLDWD
8 Wrexham 31 12 11 8 44 39 +5 47 LDWWL
9 Bristol City 31 13 7 11 43 38 +5 46 DLWLW
10 Birmingham City 32 12 10 10 43 39 +4 46 WDWWD
11 Southampton 32 12 10 10 48 44 +4 46 WDWWW
12 Watford 32 11 12 9 41 38 +3 45 DLDLD
13 Queens Park Rangers 32 12 8 12 43 46 -3 44 DLWDL
14 Stoke City 32 12 7 13 34 29 +5 43 LDLDL
15 Sheffield United 32 13 3 16 45 45 0 42 WDWLW
16 Swansea City 32 12 6 14 38 39 -1 42 WLWWL
17 Norwich City 32 11 6 15 42 42 0 39 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 31 10 9 12 30 38 -8 39 LLWDW
19 Leicester City 32 10 8 14 44 51 -7 38 DLLLL
20 Blackburn Rovers 32 9 8 15 30 41 -11 35 DLWLW
21 West Bromwich Albion 32 9 7 16 32 47 -15 34 LDLDD
22 Portsmouth 30 8 9 13 27 39 -12 33 DDWLL
23 Oxford United 32 6 10 16 28 44 -16 28 WLLDL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 32 1 8 23 19 64 -45 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton 1 - 0 Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City 0 - 0 Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City 2 - 3 Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham 0 - 2 Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End 1 - 0 Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
10/02/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 3 - 4 Southampton
10/02/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 0 - 3 Norwich City
10/02/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 0 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
11/02/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 Stoke City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Sheffield United
14/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 2 - 2 Watford
14/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Millwall
14/02/2026, 15:00 Derby County 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers
16/02/2026, 20:00 Coventry City - Middlesbrough
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bristol City - Wrexham
03/03/2026, 19:45 Ipswich Town - Hull City

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