Championship Predictions

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 January 2022

15:00

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Derby

Derby

There will be fireworks when Reading and Derby County face each other in the relegation six-pointer at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The Royals aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion, and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Head coach Veljko Paunovic is under big pressure ahead of the visit of Derby, and, no dou... Read More...

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

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

3 January 2022

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Legendary City Ground stadium will host Monday’s football game between Nottingham Forest and Barnsley. The Reds continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and, no doubt, they are capable of beating Barnsley in front of home fans. All Ely, Lowe, and Mbe Soh have been struggling with injuries of late, but there are no suspend... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2022

14:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

WBA and Cardiff City square off against each other at the Hawthorns on day 26 of the 2021/2022 Championship campaign. The Baggies aim to move closer to automatic promotion berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Bluebirds. Since WBA failed to turn their dominance into goals in a 1-0 loss to Derby, home win should be considered this time out. Matthew Phillips... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2022 at 14:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2022

14:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

High-flying Blackburn Rovers will look to extend their winning run to seven games when they host Huddersfield Town to their Ewood Park on Matchday 26. The Riversiders have been scoring goals for fun of late, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Sunday’s clash. Chile international Brereton, who scored his 20th goal of the season in a 2-1 win over Ba... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2022 at 14:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2022

14:00

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QPR

QPR

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers. The Blues experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Blackburn, with the team dropping to 17th place in the standings. Birmingham City are eager to put an end to their three-match winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against QPR. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2022 at 14:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2022

13:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Bristol City and Millwall take on each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Robins aim to escape the danger zone, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Lions. All Cundy, King, and Williams are out of contention with injuries for the home team.

The capital club, on the other ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2022 at 13:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2022

15:00

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Luton

Luton

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 1 January 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2022

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Hull City. The Seasiders aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Midfielder Shayne Lavery is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the midweek loss, while all Luke Garbutt, Kevin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2022 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2022

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Sheffield United play host to Middlesbrough at their Bramall Lane in the first game of the year. The Blades aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham as they were not in action in midweek. Sheffield United are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Oliver McGodrick and Oli McBurnie mis... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2022 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

20:00

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Preston

Preston

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Bet365 Stadium will host Thursday’s football game between Stoke City and Derby County, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2021/2022 Championship campaign. The Potters are eyeing a place in the playoffs, while Derby’s main goal is to avoid relegation to League One. Stoke City have not been in action since December 11, 2021 when they played out a goalle... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Nottingham Forest will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they host Huddersfield Town to their City Ground on Matchday 25. The Reds are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, but given their anything but good display in the Boxing Day defeat, home win should not be considered. Both Carvalho and Silva are pushing for a start, while all Mighten, Osei-Tutu... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 April 2026 • 18:52 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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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