Championship Predictions

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Ipswich Town host Preston as they look to maintain their push for automatic promotion. With the Lilywhites being low on confidence following a 4-0 loss to Middlesbrough, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Tractor Boys are in strong form, winning 4 of their last 5 games, with home form perfect at 3.00 points per game. Injuries to Nunez, Philogene, and Townsend are notable, but t... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2026 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2026

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Blackburn Rovers host Hull City as both sides look to build momentum in the Championship. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. The Riversiders have struggled recently, drawing 3 of their last 5 matches, with injuries to Gudjohnsen, Hedges, Kargbo, Litherland, and Wharton limiting squad depth. Their home form is sli... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2026 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2026

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Stoke City welcome Southampton in what could be a tight Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Potters have been solid recently, earning 1.50 points per game, with home form at 1.33. However, injuries are a concern with Baker, Bozenik, Johansson, and Tchamadeu all sidelined. Mark Robins' men score 0.90 goals per game and concede just 0.70, keeping clean ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2026 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2026

12:30

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Sheffield Wednesday host Wrexham in a League One clash with contrasting fortunes. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-0 away win. The Owls are running down a blind alley, with the team sitting at the bottom of the table with just 0.20 points per game and scoring 0.30 goals on average. Their home form is slightly better at 0.33 points per game, but key players ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2026 at 12:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Leicester City take on Charlton in a highly-anticipated Championship game on Saturday afternoon. As Charlton are not regarded as good travellers, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 home win. The Foxes have been solid at home, winning 60% of their matches at King Power Stadium, but recent form has been inconsistent, with a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United highlighting vulnerabiliti... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2026 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 January 2026

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Bristol City welcome Derby County in the Championship round 30. As the Robins have been strong at home, winning 80% of their home games and averaging 2.80 goals, we predict a 1-0 home win. Overall, the Robins have earned 1.60 points per game, conceding only 0.90 goals per match, highlighting a solid defensive record. Injuries to All Bird, McNally, and Williams are notable, b... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 January 2026 at 20:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 January 2026

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Norwich City take on league leaders Coventry City following an emphatic 5-0 win over West Bromwich. As Coventry have been having their ups and downs on the road, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Canaries are in strong form, winning 60% of their matches, scoring 1.9 goals per game, and conceding less than 1 goal on average. At Carrow Road, Norwich have been solid at home, avera... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 January 2026 at 20:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2026

12:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Portsmouth host Southampton looking to build on a 1-1 draw with Watford, despite a lengthy injury list. With the Pompey being tough to beat at home, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-1 draw. John Mousinho's troops have struggled for consistency this season, winning just 30% of their games and scoring only 0.9 goals per match on average. At Fratton Park, Portsmouth have... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2026 at 12:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sheffield United host Ipswich Town looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Southampton. As Ipswich are brimming with confidence following a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Blades may be without in-form forward Thomas Cannon, though their home form has been solid with 4 wins from 6 matches at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United score 2.8 g... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

QPR and Wrexham swuare off against each other in a contest likely to produce goals, with 2-1 our predicted outcome. The Hoops have added Esquerdinha to an already long injury list following a 0-0 draw with Oxford United, while they’ve shown strong home form, averaging 2.5 goals per game at Loftus Road. Despite scoring well, QPR have kept just 25% clean sheets at home, whic... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Leicester City host Oxford United looking to return to winning ways after a 1-1 draw with Wrexham midweek. As the Foxes have turned their King Power Stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 3-1 home win. Marti Cifuentes' troops face potential absences with James and Skipp doubtful, but they boast strong home form, scoring an average of 2 goals per home game and keeping 0% ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Hull City host Swansea City looking to continue their strong run after a 3-0 win over Preston. Given Swansea's difficulties on the road, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The hosts are likely to be without Akintola and Egan, though the Tigers’ recent form shows resilience with 4 wins in their last 5 games and an impressive 80% win rate in away matches this season... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 April 2026 • 11:05 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
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1399 Goals in 539 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 539 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (306 times out of 539 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
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) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
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 45 27 11 7 93 45 +48 92 DDDWW
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 45 19 13 13 67 63 +4 70 LLWWL
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
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 3 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday - West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford - Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers - Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City - Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City - Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town - Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End - Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham - Middlesbrough

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