Championship Predictions

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Derby County and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Rams did well to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Peterborough United, with the team beating Hull City thanks to Sam Baldock’s goal. Wayne Rooney’s troops regained a much-needed confidence, and, no doubt, they are going to fight tooth and nail... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Saturday’s football game at Coventry Building Society Arena pits together Coventry City and Reading. The Sky Blues have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Nottingham Forest and Blackpool, while losing at Barnsley. Coventry City aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, but beating Reading is easier said than done.... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Cardiff City and Millwall face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds aim to extend their unbeaten run to four games, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Millwall defenders should have defender Aden Flint at bay as he scored a brace in the midweek draw, while all Brown, Davies, Eva... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Vitality Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bournemouth and Blackpool, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Cherries aim to build on back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Blackpool. Dominic Solanke, who opened his goal-scoring account in... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and WBA take on each other in the Championship derby. The Riversiders have been producing promising displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Swansea and Nottingham, while sharing the spoils with Millwall. Even though all Dack, Johnson, Rankin-Costello, and Wharton are likely to miss the game through ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

12:30

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Queens Park Rangers will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Hull (3-0) and Middlesbrough (3-2) when they take on Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops made a flying start to the season, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Even though midfielder Moses Odubajo is out of contention through suspension, we believe that home win should be c... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2021

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Bristol City and Swansea City face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 4. The Robins quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough, with the team beating Reading 3-2 on the road. Bristol City have been playing some high-scoring games of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Austria internationa... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2021 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

WBA welcome Sheffield United to the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship derby. Following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, WBA recorded a 3-2 win over Luton to climb to 4th position in the standings. The Baggies have been impressive in front of goal at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Experienced ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 20:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers face each other at the City Ground in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Reds made a slow start to the season, with the team losing to both Coventry and Bournemouth, and it is no surprise the odds for away win have been dropping. Da Costa remains on the sidelines with injury, while Portugal internationals Cafu an... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol City, Middlesbrough will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on QPR on Matchday 3. The Boro are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. Both Ameobi and Tavernier are sidelined with injuries, while Uganda international Uch... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Hull City will be aiming to make amends for a 3-0 loss to QPR when they take on Derby County on Matchday 3. The Tigers have been playing some high-scoring games at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Keep in mind, though, that Ryan Longman got injured again in the defeat to QPR. Midfielder George Moncur, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

After playing out a goalless draw with Stoke City, Birmingham City will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Bournemouth on Wednesday evening. The Blues have been impressive at the back at the start of the season, and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in the St. Andrew’s Stadium clash. Philippines international Neil E... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

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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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/02/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversBristol CityBristol City24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityDerbyDerby24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughLeicesterLeicester24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaPrestonPreston24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordIpswichIpswich24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamPortsmouthPortsmouth24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBirmingham CityBirmingham City25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1015 Goals in 393 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (199 times out of 393 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (220 times out of 393 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.1
Shots / Match (Home) 13.98
Shots / Match (Away) 11.12
Fouls Per Match 21.39
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.06
Offsides Per Match 3.86
Players Participated 863

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 33 19 8 6 68 36 +32 65 LLDWW
2 Middlesbrough 33 18 8 7 50 33 +17 62 WWWLD
3 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
4 Ipswich Town 31 15 9 7 54 34 +20 54 WLDWL
5 Hull City 32 16 6 10 51 46 +5 54 WWDLL
6 Wrexham 33 13 12 8 51 44 +7 51 WWLDW
7 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
8 Derby County 33 13 9 11 47 41 +6 48 DWLWL
9 Watford 33 12 12 9 43 38 +5 48 LDLDW
10 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
11 Bristol City 33 13 8 12 45 41 +4 47 WLWDL
12 Southampton 33 12 11 10 49 45 +4 47 DWWWD
13 Queens Park Rangers 33 13 8 12 46 47 -1 47 LWDLW
14 Swansea City 33 13 6 14 39 39 0 45 LWWLW
15 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
16 Sheffield United 32 13 3 16 45 45 0 42 WDWLW
17 Charlton Athletic 33 10 10 13 32 42 -10 40 WDWLD
18 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
19 Leicester City 33 10 9 14 46 53 -7 39 LLLLD
20 Portsmouth 32 10 9 13 33 41 -8 39 WLLWW
21 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
22 West Bromwich Albion 33 9 7 17 32 49 -17 34 DLDDL
23 Oxford United 33 6 11 16 28 44 -16 29 LLDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 32 1 8 23 19 64 -45 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton 1 - 0 Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City 0 - 0 Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City 2 - 3 Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham 0 - 2 Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End 1 - 0 Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
10/02/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 3 - 4 Southampton
10/02/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 0 - 3 Norwich City
10/02/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City 0 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
11/02/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 Stoke City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Sheffield United
14/02/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 2 - 2 Watford
14/02/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Millwall
14/02/2026, 15:00 Derby County 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/02/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers
16/02/2026, 20:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Middlesbrough
17/02/2026, 19:45 Bristol City 2 - 2 Wrexham
03/03/2026, 19:45 Ipswich Town - Hull City

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