Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Bristol City host struggling Sheffield Wednesday in a fixture that could be important for both teams’ momentum. Given Sheffield Wednesday's poor away record, our prediction leans toward a 2-0 home win. The Robins arrive after a 2-0 defeat at Ipswich, missing Bird, McNally, and Williams, but remain strong at home, averaging 2.00 points per game and scoring 2.8 goals on aver... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Blackburn Rovers host Watford in a mid-table clash where injuries could play a decisive role. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched ahead of Saturday's clash, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-1 draw. The Riversiders have been hit hard by absences, contributing to a 3-1 defeat at Swansea in midweek. Blackburn’s home form is slightly better than away, earning 1.2... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Birmingham City host Stoke City in a clash where both sides look capable of scoring but have defensive concerns. As Birmingham are a real force to be reckoned with at home, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. The Blues will be without Buchanan, Gray, Laird, and Osayi-Samuel, though the Blues’ 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday shows they can cope without key absence... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

The South London derby sees Millwall host Charlton in what promises to be a close encounter with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Lions come off a narrow 2-1 loss at Coventry, showing resilience despite missing key men Jensen, Luongo, Smallbone, and Mazou-Sacko. At home, they are stronger, averaging 1.25 goals scored and conceding 1.25 per game, while their expected goals tall... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 12:30

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2026

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Middlesbrough look to strengthen their promotion push as they welcome Preston, entering this contest after a composed 2-1 win over Stoke City. As Boro have turned their Riverside Stadium into a real fortress, our prediction points toward a 2-0 home win. Despite being without Bangura, Edmundson, Jones, Lenihan, and McGree, their recent output remains solid, taking three wins ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 January 2026

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Derby County will look to build on their 2–1 win over Charlton, but they face this match without defender Matt Clarke, who is suspended, while both Johnston and Morris remain sidelined. Anyhow, we predict a 2-1 home win as WBA struggled in their last league match. Despite recent inconsistency, The Rams have taken 1.50 points per game overall, with their attack reliable—0... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 January 2026 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2026

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Stoke City aim to maintain their fine home form after a frustrating 0-0 draw with QPR, but their task becomes harder following Divin Mubama’s serious injury. Therefore, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough, who have some injury worries of their own. The Potters have been reliable at home, averaging 1.60 points per game with a strong defensive re... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2026 at 20:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2026

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Watford look to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Millwall and given Portsmouth's difficulties on the road, we predict that they will do so with a 1-0 win. The Hornets remain a strong home side, collecting 2.00 points per game at Vicarage Road with a 60% home win rate. Javi Gracia's team typically play open football, averaging 2.60 goals per home match, while scoring 1.60... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2026 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2026

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Southampton and Sheffield United face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship derby, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. Southampton aim to recover from their 2-1 defeat to Hull City, but Tonda Eckert's side remain strong at St. Mary’s with 1.60 points per home game and a 40% home win rate. The Saints have been involved in high-scoring encounters, averaging 3.10 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2026 at 19:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
3-3

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2026

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Wrexham aim to respond following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Norwich City. The Dragons have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and given Leicester City's attacking potential, we predict a 3-3 draw. Phil Parkinson's men have been strong at home this season, averaging 1.60 points per game and scoring an impressive 2.60 goals per home match. However, defensive concerns... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2026 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2026

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

West Bromwich Albion look to bounce back from their 3-2 defeat to Middlesbrough, but given Norwich City's promising form, we predict a 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns. Eric Ramsay's side average 1.50 points per home game and score 1.75 goals per match on home turf, compared to only 1.00 per game away. However, defensive issues remain — WBA have kept just 1 clean sheet in their l... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2026 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2026

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Swansea will look to extend their solid home form as they host struggling Blackburn Rovers. As the Riversiders are hit by injuries, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 home win. The Swans shared the spoils with Birmingham at the weekend, but both Idah and Samuels-Smith remain sidelined. Even so, Swansea have been strong at the Swansea.com Stadium, collecting 2.33 points per ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2026 at 19:45

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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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