Championship Predictions

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 May 2022

19:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest face each other at Vitality Stadium in the Championship derby. The Cherries did well to beat Blackburn 3-0 at the weekend, with the team moving one step closer to securing automatic promotion. Since a win over Forest will see Bournemouth return to the Premier League, we are positive that the hosts will adopt an attack-minded approach in Tues... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 May 2022 at 19:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 May 2022

17:15

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Luton

Luton

Fulham will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest when they host Luton Town to their Craven Cottage on Monday. The Cottagers have already secured promotion to EPL, but they surely want to put icing on the cake on a very successful season. Aleksandar Mitrovic should continue to lead the line for the hosts, while Tom Cairney is pushing for a start. Defender Tere... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 May 2022 at 17:15

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and West Bromwich Albion. Despite suffering a 3-0 loss to Hull City at the weekend, Reading managed to secure the Championship survival, and, no doubt, head coach Paul Ince can breathe easier ahead of the visit of WBA. All Scott Dann, Andy Rinomhota, Karl Hein, and Dejan Tetek should miss out wit... Read More...

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

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham, Nottingham Forest will look to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 45. The Reds are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Swans. Steven Cooper has no fresh injury worries, and he is unlikely to make changes to the team that de... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Millwall will be aiming to stay in the playoffs race when they take on relegation strugglers Peterborough at the Den on Matchday 45. The Lions are three points behind top six, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Posh. Both Scott Malone and Jed Wallace have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the home team.

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

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Middlesbrough will look to climb to the playoffs berth when they host Stoke City to their Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The Boro regained a much-needed confidence on Wednesday, with the team moving closer to top six, but they face yet another must-win situation against Stoke. Matt Crooks is back from suspension, while Dael Fry remains ... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After holding WBA to a goalless draw, Coventry City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 45. The Sky Blues missed out on a spot in the playoffs, but their pride will be at stake in the last two games of the season. Both Fankaty Dabo and Matt Godden have been struggling with injuries of late, while both Waghor... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Cardiff City play host to Birmingham City at their Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship round 45. The Bluebirds are on a four-game losing run in the English second tier, and they must be low on confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Sean Morrison, Alex Smithies, and Alfie Doughty are sidelined with injuries, while both Harris and Collins are pushing for recalls. ... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Bristol City and Hull City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings, face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Robins aim to build on a 3-1 win over Derby County, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. Samuel Bell is widely expected to replace Alex Scott in the ... Read More...

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

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Blackpool and Derby County go head to head at Bloomfield Road in the Championship round 45. The Seasiders have been in a fine form in the season finale, with the team beating both Birmingham City and Barnsley, while sharing the spoils with Luton Town. Blackpool have a chance to climb to top ten in the standings, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded appro... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Blackburn Rovers will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on Bournemouth in the Championship round 45. The Riversiders impressed in a 4-1 over Preston, but they face yet another must-win situation against the Cherries. Blackburn have no other choice but to stick to their attacking style of play, and, as always, a man to watch in the home team will be Ben B... Read More...

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

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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

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