Championship Predictions

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Saturday’s football game at Kenilworth Road pits together Luton Town and Birmingham City. The Hatters are eyeing their third win of the season, as they have defeated the likes of Peterborough United and Barnsley in the process. Luton looked solid at the back in the midweek triumph, and they are likely to rely on their defence in Saturday’s game as well. Midfielder Jordan ... Read More...

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

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

High-flying Fulham will be aiming to regain top position in the standings when they host Hull City to their Craven Cottage on Matchday 4. The Cottagers head into the match following back-to-back wins over Huddersfield (5-1) and Millwall (2-1), and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic has been impressive under new ... Read More...

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

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

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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
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
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall08/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSouthamptonSouthampton09/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallHull CityHull City11/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough12/05/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1443 Goals in 556 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (277 times out of 556 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 556 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 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 2 Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

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