Championship Predictions

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2021

19:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Luton Town and Rotherham United face each other at Kenilworth Road in a postponed Championship game. The Hatters have been in a fine form in the season finale, and a win over Rotherham will see them finish the season in the top half of the table. Keep in mind, though, that all Hylton, Lockyer, and O’Kane are sidelined with injuries. The Millers, on the other hand, are figh... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2021 at 19:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Wycombe and Bournemouth take on each other at Adams Park in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Chairboys are stuck at the bottom of the standings, and, as things stand now, they will need a miracle to avoid relegation. Since the hosts have little to play for in their last home game of the season, we do not believe that punte... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Derby

Derby

There will be fireworks when Swansea City and Derby County face each other at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Swans failed to secure automatic promotion, but thanks to a 2-2 draw with Reading they booked their place in the playoffs. Swansea’s new goal is to finish the season in top three, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Satu... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Stoke City play host to QPR at their Bet365 Stadium in their last home game of the season. The Potters do not seem to be at the top of their game in the season finale, with the team failing to win the previous five league fixtures. Stoke City are eager to finish the season in great manner, but beating the Hoops behind closed doors is easier said than done.

The capita... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Aesseal New York Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining game. The Millers have been struggling to find their best form in the season finale, and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Rotherham United are desperate to pick up all three points from Saturday’s clash, and we are positive ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Preston will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Derby County and Coventry City when they take on Barnsley at Deepdale on Matchday 45. The Lilywhites have been showing signs of improvement of late, and it is more than obvious that they want to finish the season in the top half of the table. The likes of Bauer, Johnson, Rafferty, and Rudd have been struggling with i... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Norwich City will be aiming to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they host Reading at their Carrow Road in the Championship round 45. The Canaries are determined to finish the season in top position, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Royals. Defender Dimitris Giannoulis is serving the last of his three-match ban, while Byram, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Following a 1-0 loss at Watford, Millwall will be aiming to get back on course in the Championship when they welcome Bristol City at the Den on Matchday 45. The Lions do not seem to be at their sharpest in the season finale, with the team collecting only one point in total from the previous four league fixtures. The capital club aim to finish the season in the top half of th... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Luton Town will be looking to build on a 3-2 win over Bristol City when they take on Middlesbrough at their Kenilworth Road on Matchday 45. The Hatters have been in a splendid form in the season finale, but that is unlikely to help them book their place in the playoffs. Luton’s new goal is to secure a top-ten finish, and we are positive that they will go for a victory in S... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Saturday’s football game at Kirkless Stadium pits together Huddersfield Town and Coventry City, the two bottom-table sides. Despite sitting just above the relegation zone, both teams have already secured the Championship survival, meaning that they should be with guards down in the penultimate game of the season. The Terriers aim to bounce back from a heavy 5-2 loss to Bla... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 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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