Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2021

19:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Legendary Hillsborough stadium will host Tuesday’s football game between Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers. The Owls aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Riversiders. Since they are seven points behind the safe zone, this has to go down as a must-win game for the hosts. K... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2021 at 19:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2021

19:00

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Derby

Derby

Derby County will be looking to escape the danger zone when they face Preston at Deepdale on Matchday 43. The Rams suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing each of their previous three league fixtures, but Tuesday’s clash could be the turning point for Wayne Rooney’s troops. Even though Bielik, Davies, Waghorn, Ibe, Gregory, and Edmundson are likely to miss... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2021 at 19:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2021

18:00

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Watford

Watford

After dropping two points in a goalless draw with Millwall, Brentford will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City at Brentford Community Stadium on Matchday 43. The Bees are undefeated in the previous seven league fixtures, but they have yet to secure a spot in the playoffs. It has to be noted that all Dalsgaard, Baptiste, Henr... Read More...

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

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2021

18:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

After dropping two points in a goalless draw with Millwall, Brentford will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City at Brentford Community Stadium on Matchday 43. The Bees are undefeated in the previous seven league fixtures, but they have yet to secure a spot in the playoffs. It has to be noted that all Dalsgaard, Baptiste, Henr... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Coventry City will be aiming to move away from the relegation zone when they face Barnsley at St. Andrew’s Stadium on Matchday 42. The Sky Blues continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and the fact that they defeated Bristol City in their last home game is surely giving fans a reason for optimism. All Dabo, Jones, Pask, Reid... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2021 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2021

12:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Rotherham United and Birmingham City. The Millers are determined to secure yet another Championship survival, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Blues. Rotherham United have a couple of games in hand, meaning that a win over Birmingham City will put them in a good position in the r... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2021 at 12:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

20:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

There will be fireworks when Norwich City and Bournemouth face each other in the Championship derby. The Canaries aim to cement top position in the standings, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. Finland attacker Teemu Pukki, who scored a hat-trick in the 7-0 crushing of Huddersfield, will be the man to watch in the home team. All Byram,... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2021 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

12:30

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Millwall (3-0) and Sheffield Wednesday (2-0), Swansea City will be looking to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Wycombe in the Championship round 42. The Swans have been showing signs of improvement of late, but they will have to be at their sharpest in the remainder of the season if they are to secure a top-two fin... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2021 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and Preston. The Potters aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Millwall and Birmingham City, with the team eyeing their tenth home win of the season. Stoke City’s injury list, though, is pretty long as all Allen, Campbell, Clarke, Collins, Doughty, Fox, McClean, and Oakley-Boothe are out of con... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2021 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to keep their survival hopes alive when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 42. The Owls face yet another must-win situation, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins. Even though Dawson, Dunkley, Iorfa, Luongo, and Odubajo remain in the recovery room, home win should be considered as the relegati... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2021 at 12:30

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

12:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town face each other at the City Ground in what is expected to be a very exciting Championship game. The Reds are undefeated in the previous four league fixtures, with the team beating both Cardiff City and QPR, while sharing the spoils with Brentford and Bristol City. Nottingham aim to finish the season in great manner, and we predict that... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2021 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2021

12:30

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QPR

QPR

After suffering a 2-0 loss to Barnsley, Middlesbrough will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on QPR at their Riverside Stadium. The Boro’s playoffs hopes seem to be ruined, but their pride will be at stake in the remainder of the season. All Browne, Dijksteel, Fry, Morsy, and Tavernier are likely to miss the game with injuries.

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This match will be played on 17 April 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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