Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

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

VIEW PREDICTION

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Bristol City

Bristol City

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Bristol City. The Tigers suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Peterborough in their last warm-up game, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. The club chiefs were very active on the Turkish Super Lig market as they signed the likes of Ozan Tufan, Dogukan Sinik, and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Norwich

Norwich

Cardiff City and Norwich City face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Bluebirds impressed in pre-season, with the team beating all Cambridg, Newport, Cheltenham, and Swindon, while sharing the spoils with Shrewsbury, and they are surely capable of matching the Canaries on home soil. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Sheyi... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Reading

Reading

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Blackpool and Reading, the two teams who have met in some entertaining matches in recent years. Blackpool were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Southport and Salford, while losing to all Leeds, Rangers, and Everton. Anyhow, we are positive that the Seasiders are going... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers face each other in the opening match of the season. The Riversiders finished the last season just below the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, the club’s main goal is to secure a top-six finish this time out. The club chiefs, though, have been anything but active in the summer transfer window, with Et... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 July 2022

20:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Burnley

Burnley

Huddersfileld will look to kick off the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Burnley at John Smith’s Stadium on Friday evening. Huddersfield did well to make it to the playoffs final last season, but Nottingham Forest proved to be a big catch for Carlos Corberan’s troops. New boss Danny Schofield is on a quest to help the Terriers return to the Premier Le... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 July 2022 at 20:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 May 2022

16:30

VIEW PREDICTION

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

There will be fireworks when Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest face each other in the Championship playoffs final. The Terriers set up a meeting with the Reds by beating Luton Town in the two-legged tie, but they face a difficult task in the decider. Oliver Turton faces race against clock to be fit for the playoffs final, while Danny Ward has overcome his injury.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 May 2022 at 16:30

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2022

19:45

VIEW PREDICTION

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest will look to defend their slim lead in the tie with Sheffield United when the two teams face each other at the City Ground on Tuesday. The Reds did well to win the first leg, but Steven Cooper must warn his men against complacency ahead of the Championship playoffs semi-final, return leg. Both Max Lowe and Lewis Grabban remain in the recovery room, while Ja... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 May 2022

19:45

VIEW PREDICTION

Luton

Luton

A spot in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Huddersfield Town and Luton Town face each other at the John Smith’s Stadium on Monday. The Terriers did well to hold the Hatters to a 1-1 draw in the first leg, and yet another close encounter is on the cards. All Alex Vallejo, Ryan Schofield, and Matty Pearson are sidelined with injuries, while Oliver Turton... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 May 2022

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest face each other in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Blades booked their playoffs in great manner, with the team rolling over league leaders Fulham 4-0, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Keep in mind, though, that all Billy Sharp, Oliver McBurnie, Charlie Go... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 May 2022 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

13 May 2022

19:45

VIEW PREDICTION

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

A spot in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Huddersfield Town and Luton Town square off against each other in a highly-anticipated double-header. The Terriers are on a four-game winning run ahead of the first leg, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. All Sorba Thomas, Matty Pearson, Ryan Schofield, and Alex Vallejo are out of contention w... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 May 2022 at 19:45

Author image
Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
21 April 2026 • 07:35 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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityPrestonPreston22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonIpswichIpswich22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonHull CityHull City25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWatfordWatford25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSwanseaSwansea25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.57
35 min/Goal (1349 Goals in 524 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (264 times out of 524 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (293 times out of 524 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 883

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 44 26 11 7 90 44 +46 89 WDDDW
2 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
3 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73 44 +29 76 DWWLD
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64 44 +20 73 DLDLD
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 44 20 10 14 67 63 +4 70 DDLDD
8 Derby County 44 19 9 16 63 55 +8 66 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 44 19 7 18 61 53 +8 64 DWLWW
10 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
11 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
12 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
13 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
17 Stoke City 44 15 10 19 50 51 -1 55 WLDLL
18 West Bromwich Albion 44 13 13 18 47 56 -9 52 DDDWW
19 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
20 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
22 Leicester City 44 11 15 18 56 67 -11 48 DDLLD
23 Oxford United 44 10 14 20 41 56 -15 44 DDWLL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26 83 -57 15 LLDDD

Championship Results

Date Match
17/04/2026, 19:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 2 - 4 Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 1 - 2 Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City 1 - 1 Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 0 - 2 Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
21/04/2026, 18:45 Coventry City 5 - 1 Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton 2 - 2 Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City 2 - 2 Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United 0 - 1 Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 2 Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 3 Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Watford
22/04/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City - Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic - Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers

Related Leagues We Cover

Stay on top of Europe’s biggest football competitions with our expert predictions for other leagues including the ones below.

  • Premier League Predictions. Our Premier League forecasts provide in-depth analysis of England’s top clubs and the ongoing title race.
  • EFL League One Predictions. EFL League One forecasts explore the promotion contenders and form trends across England’s competitive third division.
  • EFL League Two Predictions. Our League Two coverage highlights key teams aiming for promotion and those battling to avoid relegation.
  • Scottish Premiership Predictions. Our Premiership coverage delivers detailed insights into Scotland’s top league, from title challengers to survival fights.
  • La Liga Predictions. Our Spanish football predictions include expert calls and data-led insights into Spain’s top-flight competition.
Left Menu Icon