Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2022

18:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Following a 2-2 draw with Luton Town, Millwall will look to return to winning ways when they take on Swansea City in a postponed Championship fixture. The Lions are eager to stay in the playoffs race, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Swans. All Mason Bennett, Shaun Hutchinson, and Ryan Leonard remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2022 at 18:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

3 April 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Birmingham City and WBA face each other at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the Birmingham derby. The Blues head into the season finale with the lack of motivation as they missed out on a place in the playoffs. Birmingham City failed to win the last three league fixtures; therefore, we do not believe that they are capable of matching the Baggies in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 April 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Sheffield United square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium on Matchday 40. The Potters are stuck in the middle of the table, and seeing that they have little to play for in the season finale, home win should not be considered. Northern Ireland international Jordan Thompson is pushing for a start, while both Nick Po... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

There will be fireworks when QPR and Fulham take on each other in a small London derby on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops suffered a dip in form before the international break, with the team losing to both Nottingham Forest (1-3) and Peterborough (1-3). QPR obviously struggle at the back, which is the main reason why home win should not be considered.

Both Charlie Aust... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Saturday’s football game at Weston Homes Stadium pits together Peterborough and Middlesbrough, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Posh sit in the relegation zone with slim survival chances, but the hope dies last. Peterborough aim to build on a 3-1 win over QPR, but they will have a big fish to fry on Matchday 40.

Dan Butler remains in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Luton Town and Millwall go head to head at Kenilworth Road in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Hatters do not want to give up on their automatic promotion dream, with the team eyeing their third consecutive league win. Luton Town were scoring goals for fun before the international break, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play.

Defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Pride Park will host Saturday’s football game between Derby County and Preston. The Rams are stuck at the bottom of the table, eight points behind the safe zone, and, as things stand now, Wayne Rooney’s troops will find it hard to secure the Championship survival. Both Colin Kazim-Richards and Kamil Jozwiak are likely to miss the game with injuries. You should know that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Coventry Building Society Arena on Matchday 40. The Sky Blues aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Riversiders. Michael Rose has recovered from coronavirus, while all Kyle McFadzean, Liam Kelly, and Josh Eccles should miss out with injuries. Blackburn R... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Cardiff City and Swansea City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium on day 40 of the current Championship campaign. The Bluebirds were in a fine form before international break, with the team beating all Derby, QPR, and Stoke, while sharing the spoils with Preston. The Welsh outfit aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, and you should know that they eighth ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Bournemouth will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Huddersfield when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 40. The Cherries are on the right track to secure automatic promotion, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Robert Brady is a major doubt, while all Leif Davis, Kieffer Moore, Junior Stanislas, and David Brooks should miss out with injuries. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Reading. The Tykes aim to escape the relegation zone, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Royals. Barnsley were beaten by Sheffield United before the international break, but they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Both Victor Adeboyejo and Cauley Woodrow remain ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

12:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Blackpool and Nottingham Forest go head to head at Bloomfield Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. Following three consecutive league wins, the Seasiders played out a goalless draw with Sheffield United to stay in the middle of the table. Blackpool have slim chances of securing a top-six finish, but keep in mind that they have already recorded ten... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 12:30

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2 March 2026 • 12:07 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
IpswichIpswichHull CityHull City03/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonOxford UnitedOxford United06/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversPortsmouthPortsmouth07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall07/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityCoventryCoventry07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonBirmingham CityBirmingham City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichLeicesterLeicester07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaStoke CityStoke City07/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/03/2026, 16:30
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.21
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (1086 Goals in 418 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (209 times out of 418 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (235 times out of 418 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 24.99
Shots / Match (Home) 13.95
Shots / Match (Away) 11.04
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.89
Players Participated 868

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 35 21 8 6 72 38 +34 71 DWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 35 19 9 7 54 35 +19 66 WLDDW
3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47 40 +7 62 WWLWW
4 Ipswich Town 33 17 9 7 59 34 +25 60 DWLWW
5 Hull City 34 18 6 10 56 48 +8 60 DLLWW
6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54 45 +9 57 LDWWW
7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57 46 +11 53 WWDWW
8 Derby County 35 14 9 12 52 46 +6 51 LWLLW
9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45 41 +4 51 LDWLW
10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48 44 +4 50 WDLWL
11 Preston North End 35 12 13 10 41 40 +1 49 WDLDL
12 Birmingham City 35 13 10 12 46 46 0 49 WDWLL
13 Sheffield United 35 15 3 17 50 48 +2 48 LWWLW
14 Stoke City 35 13 8 14 39 34 +5 47 DLDWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 35 13 8 14 46 54 -8 47 DLWLL
16 Swansea City 35 13 7 15 40 43 -3 46 WLWDL
17 Norwich City 35 13 6 16 47 44 +3 45 WWLWW
18 Charlton Athletic 35 10 11 14 33 44 -11 41 WLDDL
19 Leicester City 35 10 10 15 47 56 -9 40 LLDDL
20 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34 44 -10 39 LWWLL
21 Blackburn Rovers 35 10 8 17 33 46 -13 38 LWWLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 35 9 8 18 34 52 -18 35 DDLDL
23 Oxford United 35 7 11 17 31 47 -16 32 DLDLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 35 1 8 26 21 71 -50 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 - Oxford United
07/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Portsmouth
07/03/2026, 12:30 Hull City - Millwall
07/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - West Bromwich Albion
07/03/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Stoke City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - Coventry City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Birmingham City
07/03/2026, 15:00 Derby County - Sheffield Wednesday
07/03/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Leicester City
08/03/2026, 16:30 Queens Park Rangers - Middlesbrough
17/03/2026, 19:45 Watford - Wrexham
18/03/2026, 19:45 Southampton - Norwich City

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