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
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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