Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2022

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Preston play host to Watford at their Deepdale in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Lilywhites have been impressive at the back in the new season, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet of the process. Since the hosts are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence against Watford, a low-scoring affair is on the cards. Both Bambo Diaby an... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

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This match will be played on 20 August 2022 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and Blackpool square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Clarets have yet to find their best form in the new 2022/2023 season, but they are still seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. It has to be noted that Burnley failed to turn their dominance into victory in a midweek draw with Hull City.

A ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2022 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2022

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic, the two teams who shared the spoils with Watford and Bristol City respectively in midweek. The Blues are eyeing their second win of the season, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach on Matchday 5. Both Harlee Dean and Adan George are out of contention with... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2022 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2022

20:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town, Norwich City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they host Millwall to their Carrow Road on Friday. The Canaries recorded their first win of the season on Tuesday evening, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to return to the Premier L... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2022 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

WBA will look to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 4. The Baggies are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Cardiff. WBA have been underperforming at the start of the season, but Tuesday’s clash could be the turning point for the ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Sunderland go head to head in the Championship derby on Tuesday. The Blades are eyeing their second home win of the season, and they are surely capable of matching the Black Cats on home soil. All Clark, Robinson, Bogle, O’Connell, Basham, and Davies are out of contention with injuries, while Enda Stevens faces rac... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

High-flying Blackburn will look to keep their 100% record in the new season intact when they face Reading at Madejski Stadium on Matchday 4. The Riversiders are leading the standings ahead of the trip to Reading, but they will have to prove their worth in Tuesday’s showdown. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of Brereton Diaz in the summer transfer window, and we predic... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bet365 Stadium will host Wednesday’s football match between Stoke City and Middlesbrough, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Potters are still a team with two faces, with the team producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and they are certainly capable of matching the Boro on home soil. All Harry Souttar, Nick Powe... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2022

20:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

QPR play host to Blackpool at their Loftus Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Hoops have been having their ups and downs at the start of the season, but they are surely capable of matching the Seasiders in front of home fans. Over the years QPR have turned their Loftus Road into a real fortress, but keep in mind that the hosts will be withou... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2022 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2022

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Swansea City and Millwall square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium on day 4 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans showed character against Blackpool, with Olivier Ntcham scoring a late winner. The Cameroon midfielder is pushing for a start, while Jamie Paterson faces race against clock to be fit for the midweek match. The Lions, on the other hand, quickly b... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2022 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2022

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Tuesday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Rotherham United, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Lilywhites aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton, and you should know that they are eyeing their fourth consecutive clean sheet of the process. Both Sean Maguire and Alvaro Fernandez remain in the recovery ro... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2022 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
5 March 2026 • 15:18 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
LeicesterLeicesterBristol CityBristol City10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthSwanseaSwansea10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWatfordWatford10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamHull CityHull City10/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityIpswichIpswich10/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCharltonCharlton11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSheffield UnitedSheffield United11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichSouthamptonSouthampton11/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryPrestonPreston11/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSwanseaSwansea13/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventrySouthamptonSouthampton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughBristol CityBristol City14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedCharltonCharlton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterQPRQPR14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPrestonPreston14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayIpswichIpswich14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CityWatfordWatford14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichHull CityHull City14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby16/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.21
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1113 Goals in 429 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (214 times out of 429 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (241 times out of 429 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.01
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.01
Fouls Per Match 21.4
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.1
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 872

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 36 22 8 6 74 38 +36 74 WWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 36 20 9 7 58 35 +23 69 LDDWW
3 Millwall 36 19 8 9 50 41 +9 65 WLWWW
4 Ipswich Town 35 18 10 7 61 35 +26 64 LWWWD
5 Hull City 36 18 6 12 57 52 +5 60 LWWLL
6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54 45 +9 57 LDWWW
7 Derby County 36 15 9 12 54 47 +7 54 WLLWW
8 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57 46 +11 53 WWDWW
9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45 41 +4 51 LDWLW
10 Bristol City 36 14 8 14 48 46 +2 50 DLWLL
11 Sheffield United 36 15 4 17 51 49 +2 49 WWLWD
12 Preston North End 36 12 13 11 42 43 -1 49 DLDLL
13 Swansea City 36 14 7 15 42 43 -1 49 LWDLW
14 Birmingham City 36 13 10 13 46 47 -1 49 DWLLL
15 Stoke City 36 13 8 15 39 36 +3 47 LDWLL
16 Queens Park Rangers 36 13 8 15 46 58 -12 47 LWLLL
17 Norwich City 35 13 6 16 47 44 +3 45 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 36 11 11 14 34 44 -10 44 LDDLW
19 Leicester City 36 10 11 15 48 57 -9 41 LDDLD
20 Portsmouth 35 10 10 15 35 45 -10 40 WWLLD
21 Blackburn Rovers 36 10 9 17 34 47 -13 39 WWLLD
22 West Bromwich Albion 36 9 9 18 35 53 -18 36 DLDLD
23 Oxford United 36 8 11 17 34 48 -14 35 LDLWW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 36 1 8 27 22 73 -51 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
27/02/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 1 - 2 Watford
28/02/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Hull City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Norwich City
28/02/2026, 12:30 Derby County 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
28/02/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Swansea City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
28/02/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Wrexham
28/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 Millwall
28/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 2 Sheffield United
28/02/2026, 15:00 Coventry City 2 - 1 Stoke City
28/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 3 Southampton
02/03/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 1 - 3 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Oxford United
07/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Portsmouth
07/03/2026, 12:30 Hull City 1 - 3 Millwall
07/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
07/03/2026, 15:00 Swansea City 2 - 0 Stoke City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 0 - 2 Coventry City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 Birmingham City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Derby County 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
07/03/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Leicester City
08/03/2026, 16:30 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 4 Middlesbrough
17/03/2026, 19:45 Watford - Wrexham
18/03/2026, 19:45 Southampton - Norwich City

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