Championship Predictions

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich City, Derby County will look to keep on climbing the standings when they face Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are undefeated in the previous three games at their Pride Park, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism head of QPR’s visit. Midfielder Ebou Adams is out of contention through suspension, while bo... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Norwich City and Southampton, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 12. The Robins have been climbing the standings week by week and a win over Birmingham will see them move closer to the automatic promotion berth. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Scot... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Blackburn Rovers and Southampton face each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship encounter. The Riversiders do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous five league matches. As a result, we are not tempted to place our bets on Valerien Ismael’s troops this time out. Adding to their woes, all Baradji, Ca... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Portsmouth and Stoke City go head to head on Matchday 12 in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Pompey failed to upset league leaders Coventry City in Tuesday’s clash, losing 2-1 in front of home fans, but they are surely capable of matching the Potters at Fratton Park. John Swift serves a one-game ban, while fellow midfielder Adrian Segecic misses o... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Ipswich Town will be looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to their Portman Road on Matchday 12. The Tractor Boys want to move closer to the playoffs berth and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Baggies on Saturday afternoon. With Alex Palmer limping off with injury in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

High-flying Coventry will be aiming to retain top position in the Championship standings when they face Watford on Matchday 12. The Sky Blues are on a five-game winning run in the English second tier and they must be high on confidence following a 2-1 win at Portsmouth. Brandon Thomas-Asante, who scored a brace in the midweek triumph, is likely to prove a handful for the opp... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 October 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Preston welcome Sheffield United to their Deepdale in what promises to be an interesting round 12 opener. The Lilywhites aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to WBA and Birmingham and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Blades. All Robbie Brady, Brad Potts, Will Keane, Jordan Thompson, and Paul Valentin remain in the recovery room, while Milutin Osmaji... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 October 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

20:00

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Wednesday’s football game between Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 11. The Owls aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Coventry City and Charlton Athletic, but given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Sheffield Wednesday are still seen as one of the main candidates for relegation. Given ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

19:45

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Racecourse Ground will be the centre of attention when Wrexham and Oxford United go head to head in the Championship round 11. The Dragons are now on a four-game winless run in the English second tier, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but Wrexham’s injury list remains unchanged, inc... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Watford and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what promises to be an interesting Championship game. The Hornets are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but the Baggies should not be written off just yet. Othmane Maamma is back to contention after helping Morocco win the FIFA U20 World Cup title, while trio Grieves – Dwomo... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

19:45

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QPR

QPR

After holding Southampton to a goalless draw at St. Mary’s Stadium, Swansea City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday evening. The Swans have been having their ups and downs of late, but they are still seen as favourites to win the midweek clash. New signing Adam Idah is pushing for a start, while Ricardo S... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2025

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on Ashton Gate Stadium when Bristol City and Southampton lock horns in the Championship round 11. The Robins aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich City, but they face a difficult task against a solid Southampton side. Bristol City’s injury list is pretty long, including the likes of Josh Stokes, Jason Knight, Joe Williams, and Max Bird, wherea... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2025 at 20:00

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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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