Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2022

18:45

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Tuesday’s postponed game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Blackpool, the two mid-table sides. Preston aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Luton (0-4) and Derby (0-1), and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Seasiders. Liam Lindsay is banned for the match, while all Greg Cunningham, Isaiah Brown, Tom Barkhuizen, and Ched Evans are likely to miss the... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2022 at 18:45

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2022

18:45

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Luton

Luton

Peterborough United and Luton Town go head to head at Weston Homes Stadium in a postponed Championship game. The Posh have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to both Swansea City and Middlesbrough, while beating Queens Park Rangers. Peterborough are stuck at the bottom of the table with 26 points, and, as things stand now, they will find it hard to... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2022 at 18:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2022

18:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Following a 2-2 draw with Luton Town, Millwall will look to return to winning ways when they take on Swansea City in a postponed Championship fixture. The Lions are eager to stay in the playoffs race, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Swans. All Mason Bennett, Shaun Hutchinson, and Ryan Leonard remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2022 at 18:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

3 April 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Birmingham City and WBA face each other at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the Birmingham derby. The Blues head into the season finale with the lack of motivation as they missed out on a place in the playoffs. Birmingham City failed to win the last three league fixtures; therefore, we do not believe that they are capable of matching the Baggies in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 April 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Sheffield United square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium on Matchday 40. The Potters are stuck in the middle of the table, and seeing that they have little to play for in the season finale, home win should not be considered. Northern Ireland international Jordan Thompson is pushing for a start, while both Nick Po... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

There will be fireworks when QPR and Fulham take on each other in a small London derby on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops suffered a dip in form before the international break, with the team losing to both Nottingham Forest (1-3) and Peterborough (1-3). QPR obviously struggle at the back, which is the main reason why home win should not be considered.

Both Charlie Aust... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Saturday’s football game at Weston Homes Stadium pits together Peterborough and Middlesbrough, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Posh sit in the relegation zone with slim survival chances, but the hope dies last. Peterborough aim to build on a 3-1 win over QPR, but they will have a big fish to fry on Matchday 40.

Dan Butler remains in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Luton Town and Millwall go head to head at Kenilworth Road in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Hatters do not want to give up on their automatic promotion dream, with the team eyeing their third consecutive league win. Luton Town were scoring goals for fun before the international break, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play.

Defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Pride Park will host Saturday’s football game between Derby County and Preston. The Rams are stuck at the bottom of the table, eight points behind the safe zone, and, as things stand now, Wayne Rooney’s troops will find it hard to secure the Championship survival. Both Colin Kazim-Richards and Kamil Jozwiak are likely to miss the game with injuries. You should know that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Coventry Building Society Arena on Matchday 40. The Sky Blues aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Riversiders. Michael Rose has recovered from coronavirus, while all Kyle McFadzean, Liam Kelly, and Josh Eccles should miss out with injuries. Blackburn R... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Cardiff City and Swansea City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium on day 40 of the current Championship campaign. The Bluebirds were in a fine form before international break, with the team beating all Derby, QPR, and Stoke, while sharing the spoils with Preston. The Welsh outfit aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, and you should know that they eighth ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Bournemouth will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Huddersfield when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 40. The Cherries are on the right track to secure automatic promotion, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Robert Brady is a major doubt, while all Leif Davis, Kieffer Moore, Junior Stanislas, and David Brooks should miss out with injuries. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2022 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 April 2026 • 12:11 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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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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