Championship Predictions

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2021

20:15

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Swansea

Swansea

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Barnsley and Swansea City face each other in a highly-anticipated double-header. The Tykes are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team recording 12 win at their Oakwell in the regular season. Wales international Ben Williams should be the only absentee in the home team, while Michael Sollbauer i... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2021 at 20:15

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2021

18:00

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Brentford

Brentford

Bournemouth play host to Brentford at their Vitality Stadium in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Cherries have been impressive in the second half of the season, but it has to be noted that they are on a three-game losing run ahead of Monday’s showdown. Lewis Cook misses the match through injury, while Junior Stanislas is rated doubtful for the match. Dominic... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2021 at 18:00

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

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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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