Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Milwall will look to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Cardiff City when they face Blackpool at the Den on Saturday afternoon. The Lions have yet to find their best form, with the team slipping down the standings week by week. The capital club are determined to give fans something to cheer about, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Both Sam Hutchinson and Mas... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Blackburn

Blackburn

Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Boro have been having thier ups and downs of late, with the team beating Bristol City, losing to QPR, while sharing the spoils with Derby County. Even though all Ameobi, Browne, and Watmore are out of contention with injuries, we predict ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Sheffield United, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table ahead of Matchday 5. The Hatters occupy 11th place in the standings, with the team eyeing their third win of the season. Luton Town, though, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in an embarassing 5-0 loss to Birmingh... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Bournemouth square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Tigers are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, and it should come as no surprise the bookies see them as underdogs in Saturday’s football game. Grant McCann could opt to make changes to the starting XI, with all Eaves, Cannon, and... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Huddersfield Town and Reading square off against each other at Kirkless Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Terriers have been producing fine displays ever since they suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Fulham, with the team eyeing their third consecutive league win. Even though all Pipa, Rowe, and Ruffels have been struggling through injuri... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Fulham will look to retain top position in the standings when they take on Stoke City at their Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. The Cottagers are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has already found his goal-scoring touch. Both Tim Rea... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Birmingham City. The Tykes head into the match following a 2-2 draw with QPR, with the team eyeing their second win of the season. All Andersen, Morris, Leya, and Oulare have been struggling with injuries of late, but Marcus Schopp can count on key players for Saturday’s clash. The Blues, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

12:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

There will be fireworks when Derby County and Nottingham Forest square off against each other at Pride Park in the East Midlands derby. The Rams have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Peterborough, losing to Hull City, while sharing the spoils with Middlesbrough at the weekend. Wayne Rooney’s troops aim to return to winning ways, but they will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Cardiff City and Bristol City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 5. The Bluebirds have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, with the team climbing to the playoffs berth thanks to a 3-1 win over Millwall. Aden Flint, who scored four goals in total in the previous two league fixtures, will be the man to watc... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Swansea City, Stoke City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Nottingham Forest at Bet365 Stadium. The Potters are eyeing their third win of the season, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. All Campbell, Forrester, and Oakley-Boothe are likely to miss the... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Sheffield United will look to bounce back from an embarrassing 4-0 loss to WBA when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 4. New boss Slavisa Jokanovic feels pressure ahead of Saturday’s clash, and we are positive that his men are going to leave their hearts on the field. The Blades have yet to find the net in the new Championship campaign, but this game could be the ... Read More...

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

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Preston and Peterbough square off against each other at Deepdale in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Lilywhites have yet to find their best form, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to put an end to their three-game losing run. Frankie McAvoy could opt to make changes to the starting XI, with all Bayliss, Brown, and Olosunde pushing for a start. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 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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