Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Legendary Hillsborough stadium will be the centre of attention when Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United lock horns in the Championship round 12. The Owls failed to upset promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening, with the team extending their losing run to three games in the English second tier. Given the club’s financial problems and lack of high-profile foo ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at The Den when Millwall and Leicester City lock horns in the Championship round 12. The Lions look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but boss Alex Neill must warn his men against complacency. Both Lukas Jensen and Dan McNamara are out of contention with injuries, while William Smallbone is a ma ... Read More...

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

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

After surviving Sheffield Wednesday (1-0) at Hillsborough on Wednesday evening, Middlesbrough will look to extend their winning run to three games when they welcome Wrexham to Riverside Stadium. The Boro have a chance to overtake Coventry City in top position and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Dragons in Saturday’s encounter. Bearing any fresh in ... Read More...

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Hull City and Charlton Athletic square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what promises to be a close Championship encounter. The Tigers are on a three-game winning run in the English second tier and they must be brimming with confidence following a 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Leicester. Ryan Giles is a major doubt after picking up a hip injury in the midweek triump ... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
13 May 2026 • 16:22 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 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
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall08/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSouthamptonSouthampton09/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallHull CityHull City11/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough12/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1443 Goals in 556 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (277 times out of 556 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 556 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 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 2 Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

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