Championship Predictions

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

High-flying Coventry City will look to cement top position in the standings as they welcome Blackburn Rovers to their Coventry Building Society Arena on Matchday 10. The Sky Blues have been scoring goals for fun of late and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Blackburn. Both Oliver Dovin and Jack Rudoni are sidelined with injuries, but th... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Charlton Athletic will look to recover from a 2-0 loss to Preston when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to their Valley on Saturday. The Addicks have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 Championship season, but the start of the new campaign has been a mixed bag for the capital club. Anyhow, the hosts will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways in the Englis... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Birmingham City and Hull City. The Blues aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Hull. Bright Osayi-Samuel remains doubtful, but Jay Stansfield should recover in time to face the Tigers. Summer signing Kyogo Furuhashi is pushin... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

After sharing the spoils with Derby County before the international break, Southampton will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. The Saints are undefeated in the previous three league matches. However, Will Still’s men need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to book their place in the playof... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Queens Park Rangers and Millwall lock horns in the local derby on Matchday 10. The Hoops have been in a fine form of late, winning four of their last six league games, while sharing the spoils with Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday. Queens Park are high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Kassam Stadium will host Saturday's football game between Oxford United and Derby County. The Yellows aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and we predict that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Derby. Former WBA man Matt Philips remains in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

The Rams, on the other h... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2025

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Middlesbrough will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth when they face Ipswich Town in the opening match of round 10. The Boro aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Darragh Lenihan and Riley McGree are sidelined with injuries for the hosts.

The Tractor Boys, on t... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2025 at 20:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2025

12:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Sunday’s football game between Ipswich Town and Norwich City will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 9. The Tractor Boys failed to make a flying start to the season, but their performances in September must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Conor Townsend and Wes Burns continue to miss out with injuries, but there are no suspen... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2025 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Watford play host to Oxford United at their Vicarage Road in what is expected to be an exciting Championship encounter. The Hornets head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth where talented Ireland midfielder Rocco Vata scored as a substitute. The 20-year-old is pushing for a rare start, while all Grieves, Dwomoh, and Chakvetazde are all expected to miss out wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. The South Wales outfit did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. The Swans aim to climb to the playoffs berth. <... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Hull City, Preston will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to five games when they take on Charlton Athletic on Matchday 9. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Defender Andrew Hughes i... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

After failing to win the previous four league matches, Portsmouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 9. The Pompey are hungry for victories, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing visitors. The likes of Lang, Schmid, Shaughnessy, and Waddingham remain in the recovery room, while duo Mur... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

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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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