Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Preston play host to Hull City at their Deepdale on day 2 of the new Championship campaign. The Lilywhites played out a goalless draw with Wigan in their opener, and they are now determined to record their first win of the process. Ched Evans misses the match through suspension, while fellow forward Sean Maguire is out of contention through injury. There are no other selecti... Read More...

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

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Burnley will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 2. The Clarets impressed in their opener, with the team preventing Huddersfield attackers from creating a descent goal-scoring opportunity. Burnley do not want to stop now, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach ag... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Sunderland, the two teams who are eager to record their first win of the season. The Robins aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Hull City, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Black Cats. Experienced forward Andreas Weimann, who opened his goal-scoring account against Hull Cit... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2022

12:30

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Wigan

Wigan

Norwich City will be aiming to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Cardiff City when they welcome Wigan Athletic to their Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries failed to impress in their opener, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Defender Grant Hanley is banned for the match, but he should be the only absentee in the... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2022 at 12:30

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 February 2026 • 16:00 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
LeicesterLeicesterSouthamptonSouthampton10/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedNorwichNorwich10/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich10/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonStoke CityStoke City11/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWatfordWatford14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayMillwallMillwall14/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CoventryCoventryMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough16/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWrexhamWrexham17/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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

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 1.17
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.2 min/Goal (944 Goals in 369 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (187 times out of 369 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (206 times out of 369 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.38
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 849

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 31 17 8 6 63 35 +28 59 WWLLD
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Ipswich Town 30 15 9 6 51 29 +22 54 WWLDW
4 Hull City 31 16 6 9 50 43 +7 54 WWWDL
5 Millwall 31 15 8 8 39 36 +3 53 WLWDW
6 Wrexham 31 12 11 8 44 39 +5 47 LDWWL
7 Preston North End 31 12 11 8 38 34 +4 47 LLLDW
8 Bristol City 31 13 7 11 43 38 +5 46 DLWLW
9 Derby County 31 12 9 10 45 39 +6 45 WWDWL
10 Birmingham City 31 12 9 10 43 39 +4 45 DWDWW
11 Watford 31 11 11 9 39 36 +3 44 DDLDL
12 Queens Park Rangers 31 12 8 11 42 43 -1 44 DDLWD
13 Stoke City 31 12 7 12 34 28 +6 43 DLDLD
14 Southampton 31 11 10 10 44 41 +3 43 LWDWW
15 Swansea City 31 12 6 13 38 37 +1 42 DWLWW
16 Sheffield United 30 12 3 15 43 43 0 39 LLWDW
17 Leicester City 31 10 8 13 41 47 -6 38 LDLLL
18 Norwich City 31 10 6 15 39 42 -3 36 WWWLW
19 Charlton Athletic 30 9 9 12 29 38 -9 36 WLLWD
20 Portsmouth 29 8 9 12 27 38 -11 33 WDDWL
21 West Bromwich Albion 31 9 6 16 32 47 -15 33 LLDLD
22 Blackburn Rovers 31 8 8 15 27 40 -13 32 LDLWL
23 Oxford United 31 6 10 15 28 41 -13 28 DWLLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 31 1 8 22 18 62 -44 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

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 - Middlesbrough

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