Championship Predictions

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

After eliminating Port Vale in their EFL Cup opener, Rotherham will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Reading in the Championship round 3. The Millers were not in action at the weekend, and seeing that key players were rested in the EFL Cup triumph, tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for the home side. Lee Peltier is back, wh... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

13 August 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Millwall will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United when they host Coventry City to the Den on Saturday. The Lions failed to impress in the Bramall Lane defeat, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Gary Rowett should have a full squad to choose from for the round 3 clash, while summer signing Isaac Olaofe ... Read More...

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

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

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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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