Championship Predictions

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Norwich City welcome Charlton Athletic to their Carrow Road in a Championship clash where goals could be on the cards. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Canaries have been inconsistent this season, especially at home, but have won 2 of their last 3 home games, averaging 1.4 points per game at Carrow Road. They score 1.3 goals per game overall, but co... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Middlesbrough face Blackburn Rovers in a Championship clash that could see goals given both sides’ recent trends. Therefore, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw at Riverside Stadium. The Boro are in good home form, winning 3 of their last 4 home matches and averaging 2.25 points per game at home. They score 1.7 goals per match overall, but their defense is vulner... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Watford aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Stoke City, but given their negative record against Leicester City at King Power Stadium, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Foxes have been having their ups and downs of late, collecting 1.4 points per game both home and away. Their attack is lively, scoring 1.6 goals per match, but they’ve yet to keep a clean sheet this seas... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Coventry City take Swansea City in what promises to be an exciting Championship game, with 2-1 our predicted outcome. The Sky Blues are strong at home under Frank Lampard, winning all four recent home matches, scoring 2.5 goals per game while conceding just 1.0. They do miss Jay Silva due to suspension, but overall the team is in good attacking form with 1.9 goals per game o... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

13:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Millwall host Ipswich Town in a League One clash where both teams have been inconsistent but capable of producing goals. Therefore, we predict that the Tractor Boys will defeat the Lions 2-1 in London. The capital club return Femi Azeez from suspension, which strengthens their midfield, but they remain vulnerable at the back, conceding 1.8 goals per game overall. Their home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 13:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Birmingham City welcome Derby County in a Championship clash where both teams look sharp up front and struggle at the back. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. The Blues have been strong at home, collecting 2.6 points per game, scoring 3 goals per game, and keeping clean sheets in 40% of matches. They are missing midfielder Thomas Doyle due to a ban, whic... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Watford welcome Stoke City for a tight Championship encounter, with a 1–1 draw our prediction. The Hornets have been solid at home, averaging 1.80 points per game and scoring 1.80 goals per match while conceding just 1.00. Overall, they score 1.70 and concede 1.50 per game, with BTTS in 90% of their matches. Their expected goals of 1.57 suggest they create plenty of chance... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Sheffield United host Birmingham City in a Championship clash where both teams have been scoring regularly but are also vulnerable at the back. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. The Blades have been strong at home, winning three of their last five matches at Bramall Lane and averaging 2.60 goals per home game. Overall, they score 1.80 per match and conce... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

QPR host Leicester City in what promises to be an open encounter, with a 2-2 predicted outcome. The Hoops have been solid at home, winning three of their last five home matches, averaging 4.00 goals per game at Loftus Road while conceding 2.00. Overall, QPR score in 80% of their matches and have a 70% BTTS rate, reflecting their attacking style but occasional defensive vulne... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town look to build on a solid run and with Sheffield Wednesday head into Saturday's clash with a severely-weakened squad, 2-0 is our predicted outcome. The Tractor Boys are averaging 1.80 goals per game overall, with home matches producing just 1.25 goals on average, reflecting a tight defensive approach that has seen them concede only 0.25 goals per home game. Ipswi... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Hull City face West Bromwich Albion for a Championship showdown, with our prediction leaning toward a 2-1 home win due to their fine home record. The Tigers have been in a fine form of late, particularly away with 1.80 points per game. They score 1.70 goals on average and concede 1.60, with BTTS occurring in 70% of matches. Their expected goals of 1.24 suggest they slightly ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Derby County welcome Portsmouth looking to maintain momentum after a productive spell that has delivered three wins from the last five matches. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. The Rams average 1.80 goals per game and see BTTS land in 80% of their fixtures, with matches producing 3.10 goals on average. Home form has been less dominant, with a 40% win r... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 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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