Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Birmingham City and Hull City. The Blues aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Hull. Bright Osayi-Samuel remains doubtful, but Jay Stansfield should recover in time to face the Tigers. Summer signing Kyogo Furuhashi is pushin... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

After sharing the spoils with Derby County before the international break, Southampton will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. The Saints are undefeated in the previous three league matches. However, Will Still’s men need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to book their place in the playof... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Queens Park Rangers and Millwall lock horns in the local derby on Matchday 10. The Hoops have been in a fine form of late, winning four of their last six league games, while sharing the spoils with Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday. Queens Park are high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Kassam Stadium will host Saturday's football game between Oxford United and Derby County. The Yellows aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and we predict that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Derby. Former WBA man Matt Philips remains in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

The Rams, on the other h... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2025

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Middlesbrough will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth when they face Ipswich Town in the opening match of round 10. The Boro aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Darragh Lenihan and Riley McGree are sidelined with injuries for the hosts.

The Tractor Boys, on t... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2025 at 20:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2025

12:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Sunday’s football game between Ipswich Town and Norwich City will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 9. The Tractor Boys failed to make a flying start to the season, but their performances in September must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Conor Townsend and Wes Burns continue to miss out with injuries, but there are no suspen... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2025 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Watford play host to Oxford United at their Vicarage Road in what is expected to be an exciting Championship encounter. The Hornets head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth where talented Ireland midfielder Rocco Vata scored as a substitute. The 20-year-old is pushing for a rare start, while all Grieves, Dwomoh, and Chakvetazde are all expected to miss out wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. The South Wales outfit did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. The Swans aim to climb to the playoffs berth. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Hull City, Preston will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to five games when they take on Charlton Athletic on Matchday 9. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Defender Andrew Hughes i... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

After failing to win the previous four league matches, Portsmouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 9. The Pompey are hungry for victories, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing visitors. The likes of Lang, Schmid, Shaughnessy, and Waddingham remain in the recovery room, while duo Mur... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Millwall and West Bromwich Albion take on each other at The Den in what promises to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Lions suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Coventry City in midweek, with the team experiencing all sorts of problems at the back for the first time this season. As Millwall are low on confidence ahead of WBA’s visit, home win should no... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Southampton lock horns in the Championship round 9. The Rams are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented strategy against Southampton. All Blackett-Taylor, Brewster, Langas, and Beck are out of contention for the home team.

The Sain... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 February 2026 • 16:58 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversBristol CityBristol City24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityDerbyDerby24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughLeicesterLeicester24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaPrestonPreston24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordIpswichIpswich24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamPortsmouthPortsmouth24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBirmingham CityBirmingham City25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1018 Goals in 394 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (199 times out of 394 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (221 times out of 394 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.87
Players Participated 864

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 33 19 8 6 68 36 +32 65 LLDWW
2 Middlesbrough 33 18 8 7 50 33 +17 62 WWWLD
3 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
4 Ipswich Town 31 15 9 7 54 34 +20 54 WLDWL
5 Hull City 32 16 6 10 51 46 +5 54 WWDLL
6 Wrexham 33 13 12 8 51 44 +7 51 WWLDW
7 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
8 Derby County 33 13 9 11 47 41 +6 48 DWLWL
9 Watford 33 12 12 9 43 38 +5 48 LDLDW
10 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
11 Bristol City 33 13 8 12 45 41 +4 47 WLWDL
12 Southampton 33 12 11 10 49 45 +4 47 DWWWD
13 Queens Park Rangers 33 13 8 12 46 47 -1 47 LWDLW
14 Sheffield United 33 14 3 16 47 46 +1 45 DWLWW
15 Swansea City 33 13 6 14 39 39 0 45 LWWLW
16 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
17 Charlton Athletic 33 10 10 13 32 42 -10 40 WDWLD
18 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
19 Leicester City 33 10 9 14 46 53 -7 39 LLLLD
20 Portsmouth 32 10 9 13 33 41 -8 39 WLLWW
21 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
22 West Bromwich Albion 33 9 7 17 32 49 -17 34 DLDDL
23 Oxford United 33 6 11 16 28 44 -16 29 LLDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 33 1 8 24 20 66 -46 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/02/2026, 20:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Preston North End
21/02/2026, 12:30 Swansea City 1 - 0 Bristol City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 2 - 2 Leicester City
21/02/2026, 12:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2 Coventry City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Hull City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
21/02/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 Birmingham City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Oxford United
21/02/2026, 15:00 Southampton 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 3 Portsmouth
21/02/2026, 15:00 Watford 2 - 0 Derby County
21/02/2026, 15:00 Wrexham 5 - 3 Ipswich Town
22/02/2026, 12:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
24/02/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough - Leicester City
24/02/2026, 19:45 Wrexham - Portsmouth
24/02/2026, 19:45 Hull City - Derby County
24/02/2026, 19:45 Swansea City - Preston North End
24/02/2026, 19:45 Watford - Ipswich Town
24/02/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion - Charlton Athletic
24/02/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers - Bristol City
24/02/2026, 20:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
25/02/2026, 19:45 Millwall - Birmingham City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Sheffield United - Coventry City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Norwich City - Sheffield Wednesday
25/02/2026, 20:00 Stoke City - Oxford United

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