Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Charlton Athletic, the two teams that emerged triumphant in their respective season openers. The Robins crushed Sheffield United 4-1 at Bramall Lane, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Charlton’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Scott Twine, who scored a... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Blackburn will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 2. The Seasiders suffered a 1-0 loss to WBA at the weekend, while losing to Bradford City in their EFL Cup opener and, no doubt, they are low on spirits ahead of Birmingham’s visit. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Todd Cantwell has overcome... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Following an unlucky loss at Southampton in their season opener, Wrexham will look to give fans something to cheer about when they face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Dragons survived Hull City in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Experienced forward Ollie Palmer is pushing for a start after scoring a bra... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Oxford United, Portsmouth will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Norwich City in their first home game of the season. Talented forward Harvey Blair remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. Pompey boss John Mousinho is likely to stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation, with... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Derby County will look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Stoke City when they face Coventry in the Championship round 2. The Rams defeated WBA in their EFL Cup opener on Tuesday and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Forward Corey Blackett-Taylor misses out with a hamstring problem, with Austrian veteran Andreas Weimann likely to step up.

The Sky Bl... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2025

16:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Monday’s football game between Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on day 1 of the new Championship campaign. The Foxes did well to beat Fiorentina in their last warm-up game and they are now on a quest to make a flying start to the season. Legendary striker Jamie Vardy has decided to leave the club, while the likes of Harry Souttar, Hamza Ch... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2025 at 16:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

17:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield United will try to make amends for the heartbreaking loss to Sunderland in the 2024/2025 Championship playoffs final when they face Bristol City in the new season opener. The Blades are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins in Saturday’s encounter. Rhian Brewster and Kieffer Moore are... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 17:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in the Championship round 1. The Baggies did remarkably well to beat Rayo Vallecano in their last friendly game and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in Saturday’s encounter. The club management has signed the likes of Aune Heggebo, Nat Phillips, and George C... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Bet365 Stadium as Stoke City kickstart their Championship campaign with a match against Derby County. The Potters were having their ups and downs in preseason, but they did well to beat Burnley 1-0 in their last friendly game. A man to watch in the home team will be summer recruit Robert Bozenik, who played for Primeira Liga outfit Boavista l... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Queens Park Rangers and Preston square off against each other at Loftus Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hoops aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Brentford and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach in Saturday’s encounter. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Rumarn Burrell, Kealey Ada... Read More...

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

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Oxford United will look to kickstart the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Yellows rolled over Malaga 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against a very solid Portsmouth side. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Mark Harris, who scored six goals in the Championship ... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After defeating NAC Breda in their last warm-up game, Norwich City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Millwall in the season opener. The Canaries have been impressive at the back in recent warm-up games and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Joshua... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 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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