Championship Predictions

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Middlesbrough play host to Swansea City at their Riverside Stadium in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Boro’s main goal is to secure a top-six finish and, no doubt, they want to make a flying start to the season. Summer recruit Abdoulaye Kante is likely to make his official Middlesbrough debut on Saturday, while centre-forward Josh Coburn is a new Mill... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Southampton begin their quest for promotion with a home game against Wrexham. The Saints are listed among favourites to secure a top-two finish, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Summer signing Damion Downs and Joshua Quarshie are expected to make their Championship debuts against Wrexham, while the likes of Paul Onuachu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Jan Bedna... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Saturday’s football game between Coventry City and Hull City, the two teams that meet at the start of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues have big ambitions for the new season and they will surely give 100% to book their spot in the playoffs. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Kaine Kesler-Hayden, who i... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

The Valley will be the centre of attention when Charlton and Watford lock horns in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Red Robins outplayed Southend 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. It has to be noted that the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Charlie Ke... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2025

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

All eyes will be on St. Andrew’s Stadium when Birmingham City and Ipswich Town take on each other in the opening match of the season. The Blues fully earned their place back in the Championship and will be determined to make a strong impression on their return to England’s second tier. The good news for the hosts is that the club chiefs managed to keep hold of top scorer... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 May 2025

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield United and Sunderland take on each other in the Championship playoffs final. The Blades rolled over Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate in the semis and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to secure the Premier League promotion. With no fresh injury worries to report, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is unlikely to make changes... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 May 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 May 2025

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

A spot in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Sunderland and Coventry go head to head at Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening. The Black Cats did well to shock the Sky Blues in the first leg and they are now on a quest to defend their one-goal lead in front of home fans. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Regis Le Bris is unlikely to make changes to the team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 May 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2025

20:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield United will look to defend their three-goal lead in the tie with Bristol City when the two teams meet at Bramall Lane on Monday evening. The Blades are with one foot in the Championship playoffs final, but they can’t afford any complacency in the second leg. Bearing any fresh injury worries, manager Chris Wilder is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeat... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2025 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 May 2025

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Coventry City will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough when they take on Sunderland in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Sky Blues are seen as slim favourites to win Friday’s clash, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The likes of Oliver Dovin, Ephron Mason-Clark, Norman Bassette, and Victor Torp remain on t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 May 2025 at 20:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Following a 2-2 draw with Preston, Bristol City will be aiming to return to winning ways when they face Sheffield United in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Robins have been involved in some high-scoring affairs of late, but they are likely to adopt a cautious approach this time out. Ross McCrorie is expected to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2025 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 May 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Following a goalless draw with Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Luton in the last game of the season. The Baggies missed out on a spot in the playoffs, but they surely want to finish the season in style. Forward Jed Wallace is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while Josh Maja remains in the recovery room.

T... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 May 2025 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 May 2025

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Watford will be aiming to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the season closer. The Hornets do not seem to be at their sharpest, but they are surely capable of matching Sheffield Wednesday in front of home fans. James Morris limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers, with Francisco Sierralta li... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 May 2025 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 February 2026 • 13:39 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 RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 818

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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