Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

All eyes will be on Vicarage Road when Watford and Swansea City face each other in the Championship round 46. Despite suffering a 2-0 loss at Brentford, Watford secured automatic promotion, and they are now on a quest to put icing on the cake on a successful season. Both Cleverley and Hungbo, who suffered injuries in the 2-0 loss to Brentford, are unlikely to feature against... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After failing to win the previous five league fixtures, Reading will be looking to give fans some cheer when they face Huddersfield Town on the last day of the season. The Royals must be low on confidence following a 4-1 loss at Norwich City, but they surely want to finish the season in great manner. All Semedo, Meite, Esteves, and Camara are pushing for a start.

The... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
4-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Queens Park Rangers will be looking to build on a 2-0 win over Stoke City when they take on Rotherham United at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the last game of the season. The Hoops recorded three wins in the previous four league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of Matchday 46. Experienced attacker Charlie Austin should keep his place up front afte... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Preston

Preston

After spoiling Sheffield Wednesday’s party at Hillsborough, Nottingham Forest will be aiming to finish the season in style when they take on Preston at the City Ground. The Reds failed to win the previous five league fixtures, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Lilywhites. Despite failing to convert a penalty in the goalless draw with Wednesday, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Middlesbrough play host to Wycombe at their Riverside Stadium on the last day of the 2020/21 season. The Boro missed out on a place in the Championship playoffs, but their pride will be at stake in Saturday’s football match. All Browne, Dijksteel, Fry, Mendez-Laing, Morsy, and Tavernier have been struggling with injuries of late, and they are unlikely to be risked against ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

There will be fireworks when Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday face each other in the relegation six-pointer on the last day of the season. The Rams have been totally out of form in the season finale, and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Considering that Rotherham United are breathing down their neck, Derby County are likely to go for a win in S... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Coventry City and Millwall, the two teams who have little to play for on the last day of the season. The Sky Blues head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town, and they surely want to finish the season in style. Ireland international Jordan Shipley, who scored as a substitute in the d... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Cardiff City will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Wycombe and Birmingham City when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 46. The Bluebirds have been impressive in front of goal of late, but that is unlikely to help them book their place in the playoffs. Anyhow, Cardiff’s pride will be at stake in Saturday’s clash as Rotherham are fighting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Brentford

Brentford

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol City and Brentford, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Robins have been totally out of form in the season finale, with the team losing each of their previous three league fixtures, and, no doubt, the lack of confidence should prove to be a big problem for the home team. All F... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bournemouth will be looking to clinch fifth position in the standings when they take on Swansea City in the last game of the season. The Cherries aim to avoid Brentford in the Championship playoffs semis, and we are positive that they will take Saturday’s game very seriously. Cook and Kelly should be the only absentees in the home team. The Potters, on the other hand, fail... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Blackburn

Blackburn

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Ewood Park will host Saturday’s football game between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, the two teams who face each other in the last game of the season. The Riversiders continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, with the team eyeing their third consecutive triumph on home soil. All Branthwaite, Dack, Rankin-Costello, and W... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Norwich City will be looking to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they take on Barnsley at Oakwell in the last round. The Canaries did well to secure automatic promotion, and they are now on a quest to finish the season in style. Teemu Pukki, who scored his 26th goal of the season in a 4-1 win over Reading will be the man to watch in the home team.

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
29 January 2026 • 14:22 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
LeicesterLeicesterCharltonCharlton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWrexhamWrexham31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-3
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySouthamptonSouthampton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversHull CityHull City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichPrestonPreston31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallSheffield UnitedSheffield United31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRCoventryCoventry31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordSwanseaSwansea31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.42
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.61
34.5 min/Goal (897 Goals in 344 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (165 times out of 344 matches)
57% Both Teams Scored (199 times out of 344 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 52%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 48%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.27
Shots / Match (Home) 14.07
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.38
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 802

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 29 17 7 5 62 33 +29 58 DLWWL
2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46 29 +17 55 LWWWW
3 Ipswich Town 28 14 8 6 48 27 +21 50 WWWWL
4 Hull City 28 15 5 8 47 40 +7 50 WLWWW
5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36 35 +1 49 DWWLW
6 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
7 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43 37 +6 44 WWLDW
8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39 33 +6 43 WWLDD
9 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
10 Preston North End 29 11 10 8 36 33 +3 43 WWLLL
11 Stoke City 29 12 6 11 34 26 +8 42 WWDLD
12 Queens Park Rangers 29 11 7 11 40 42 -2 40 LWDDL
13 Birmingham City 29 10 9 10 39 38 +1 39 LWDWD
14 Leicester City 29 10 8 11 40 43 -3 38 LWLDL
15 Southampton 29 9 10 10 41 41 0 37 DLLWD
16 Swansea City 29 10 6 13 32 37 -5 36 WLDWL
17 Sheffield United 28 11 2 15 39 41 -2 35 WWLLW
18 Norwich City 29 9 6 14 37 41 -4 33 WLWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 28 8 8 12 27 38 -11 32 DDWLL
20 West Bromwich Albion 29 9 5 15 32 44 -12 32 LLLLD
21 Portsmouth 27 7 9 11 24 37 -13 30 WLWDD
22 Blackburn Rovers 28 7 8 13 26 37 -11 29 LDLLD
23 Oxford United 28 6 9 13 27 36 -9 27 LLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 28 1 8 19 18 56 -38 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
23/01/2026, 20:00 Derby County 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/01/2026, 12:30 Millwall 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
24/01/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End
24/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Watford
24/01/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 3 - 1 Ipswich Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Hull City 2 - 1 Swansea City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 2 Oxford United
24/01/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Stoke City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
24/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Wrexham
25/01/2026, 12:00 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Southampton
26/01/2026, 20:00 Norwich City 2 - 1 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday - Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City - Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town - Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United - Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford - Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth - West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers - Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Sheffield United

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