Championship Predictions

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Hull City and Reading, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Tigers aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Millwall, and, no doubt, they want to finish the season in style. Tom Eaves is pushing for a start after scoring a consolation goal at the Den, while all Randell Williams, Andy ... Read More...

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

Debry

Debry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Derby County play host to Bristol City at their Pride Park on day 44 of the current Championship campaign. The Rams suffered a 1-0 loss to QPR on Monday, with the Hoops ruining their survival hopes. Wayne Rooney’s men will compete in the League One next season, but keep in mind that they sit in the relegation zone due to the 21-point deduction. Anyhow, the hosts are low on... Read More...

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

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

All eyes will be on Vitality Stadium when Bournemouth and Fulham square off against each other in the Championship derby. The Cottagers sealed their Premier League return with a routine 3-0 win over Preston, but they surely want to put icing on the cake on a very successful season. Aleksandar Mitrovic, who scored a brace in Tuesday’s clash, will be the man to watch in the ... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Following an embarrassing 6-1 loss at Blackpool, Birmingham City will look to give fans some cheer when they host Millwall to their St. Andrew’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Blues aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and we are positive that they will take this match very seriously. Lee Bowyer should opt to make changes to the team that faced the Seaside... Read More...

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2022

12:30

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Luton Town will look to build on back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City when they take on Blackpool in the Championship round 44. The Hatters aim to move one step closer to sealing their spot in the playoffs, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Seasiders. The bad news for the hosts is that the season is over for influential defender Jam... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2022 at 12:30

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2022

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

John Smith’s Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Barnsley, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Terriers aim to build on a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough which helped them move one step closer to booking their spot in the playoffs. Huddersfield have slim automatic promotion chances, but the hope dies last, and we a... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2022 at 19:45

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 April 2022

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Fulham will be aiming to cement top position when they host Preston to their Craven Cottage on Tuesday evening. The Cottagers head into the match following back-to-back defeats to Coventry City and Derby County, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Preston on home soil. Despite failing to find the net on Friday, a man to watch in the home team will be top scorer... Read More...

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

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2022

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

After suffering a 1-0 loss at Luton Town, Nottingham Forest will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on WBA on Matchday 43. The Reds are on the right track to secure a top-six finish, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Both Max Lowe and Steve Cook are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 18 April 2022 at 20:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2022

17:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Sheffield United will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Bristol City on Monday evening. The Blades suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Reading on Friday, and, no doubt, they are desperate to get back on course as soon as possible. French midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, who found the net in the last league match, is pushing for a start, while all McGoldrick, Bogle, O... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2022 at 17:30

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Monday’s Championship game between Reading and Swansea City. The Royals moved one step closer to securing the survival thanks to a 2-1 win over Sheffield United, and they must be high on spirits ahead of the visit of Swansea. All Araruna, Swift, Rinomhota, and Tetek remain in the recovery room, while experienced forward Junior Hoilett i... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2022 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2022

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Queens Park Rangers and Derby County go head to head at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the Championship round 43. The Hoops do not seem to be at their sharpest in the season finale, and, as a result, they have slim playoffs chances. Since QPR collected only one point in total from the last five league fixtures, home win should not be considered. To make things even worse... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2022 at 15:00

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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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