Championship Predictions

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Preston, the two teams who have little to play for in the season finale. Barnsley are having a nightmare season, with the team failing to secure the Championship survival, while Preston occupy 16th place in the standings. The rock-bottom side are low on spirits ahead of Matchday 45, with the team losing each o... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 April 2022

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

QPR and Sheffield United go head to head at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the penultimate round of the season. The Hoops missed out on a spot in the playoffs, meaning that they have little to play for in Friday’s football match. Since all Odubajo, Walsh, Wallace, Marshall, Dickie, Willock, Dieng, and Archer have been struggling with injuries of late, home win should n... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 April 2022 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

27 April 2022

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Riverside Stadium will host Tuesday’s football match between Middlesbrough and Cardiff City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the season finale. The Boro aim to keep their Championship playoffs hopes alive, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Cardiff. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Matt Crooks is back from suspension, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 April 2022 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2022

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Swansea City and Bournemouth square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in a postponed Championship game. The Swans have drawn each of their last three league fixtures, and, as a result, they missed out on a spot in the playoffs. Since Swansea have little to play for in Tuesday’s clash, home win should not be considered. Jamie Paterson has recovered from his inju... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2022 at 19:45

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2022

19:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Fulham will look to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they host Nottingham Forest to their Craven Cottage. The Cottagers have already secured Premier League promotion, but their pride will be at stake in the season finale. Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is chasing more records, will be the man to watch in the home team, while Neco Williams is a major doubt. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2022 at 19:45

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2022

19:45

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Barnsley and Blackpool face each other at Oakwell in a postponed Championship game. Barnsley are having a season to forget as they failed to secure the survival, and they must be low on spirits following back-to-back losses to Peterborough United and Huddersfield Town. Midfielder Callum Styles is pushing for a start, while all Bradley Collins, Michal Helik, and Aapo Halme ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2022 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2022

19:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After failing to spoil Fulham’s party at Deepdale, Preston will look to give fans some cheer when they face Blackburn Rovers on Matchday 44. The Lilywhites are stuck in the middle of the table, meaning that they head into Monday’s clash with the lack of motivation. Ched Evans, who limped off with injury in the Craven Cottage defeat, is unlikely to feature against Blackbu... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2022 at 19:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

WBA will look to recover from a heart-breaking 4-0 loss to Forest when they welcome Coventry City to the Hawthorns on Matchday 44. The Baggies have slim playoffs chances, but the hope dies last, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. The Sky Blues, on the other hand, are four points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win ga... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2022 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Swansea City and Middlesbrough go head to head at Swansea.com Stadium in the Championship round 44. Swansea played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Reading on Monday, with the team remaining in the middle of the table. The Swans aim to finish the season in style, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side.

All Fulton, Ntcham, and Ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 44. The Potters obviously want to finish the season in style, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. Both Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Steven Fletcher should be recal... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2022 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a 1-1 draw with Bristol City, Sheffield United will look to return to winning ways when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 44. The Blades aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and a triumph over Cardiff will see them stay in the playoffs berth. Fit-again defender Chris Basham should keep his place in the starting XI, while all Goode, Sharp, Bogle, M... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2022 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest will look to build on a thrilling 4-0 win over ten-man WBA when they face Peterborough United in the Championship round 44. The Reds are with one foot in the playoffs, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Steven Cooper has no fresh injury worries, and he is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Baggies. The Posh, on... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 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
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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (1360 Goals in 528 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (265 times out of 528 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (296 times out of 528 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 25.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 884

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 Ipswich Town 43 22 13 8 75 45 +30 79 WWLDW
3 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 44 21 13 10 65 44 +21 76 LDLDW
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 Birmingham City 44 16 12 16 54 54 0 60 LLWDW
11 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
12 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
13 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
14 Sheffield United 44 17 6 21 62 62 0 57 DLWWL
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 44 14 15 15 51 57 -6 57 DDWLL
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 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
20 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
21 Charlton Athletic 44 12 14 18 41 54 -13 50 LDLDL
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 44 1 12 31 26 84 -58 15 LDDDL

Championship Results

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 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City - Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City - Wrexham

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