Championship Predictions

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 April 2026

12:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

There will be fireworks at Portman Road as Ipswich Town host Middlesbrough in a huge Championship clash with automatic promotion implications. With the Tractor Boys turning their stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 1-0 home win. Ipswich come in after a 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth, but their overall form remains strong with 2.10 points per game across the last 10 matches ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 April 2026 at 12:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Wrexham return home needing points to stay in the playoff race after a 2-0 defeat to Birmingham City. As Stoke head into the match with the lack of motivation, we predict a 2-1 home win. Wrexham's recent form has been inconsistent (1.30 points per game), but their matches are often lively, averaging 3.4 goals per game and featuring a high 70% BTTS rate. The Dragons score 1.4... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Watford and Sheffield United lock horns in a mid-table clash between two inconsistent sides with similar recent output. As both sides will be with guards down in Saturday's game, we predict a 2-2 draw. Watford come in after a 2-0 loss to Oxford United, with a 1.20 points-per-game return over their last 10 matches. The Hornets average 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Swansea will look to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leicester City when they face Southampton on Saturday, but given the important of the match for the Saints, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Swans sit mid-table in 14th, but their overall form is modest at 1.50 points per game. The Swans score just 1.2 goals per match and concede 1.5, with xG (1.23) and xGA (1.49) showin... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton go head to head in a low-stakes but still competitive clash, with the hosts already relegated but showing some resilience in a goalless draw against league leaders Coventry. Despite that result, their overall form remains poor, with no wins in the last 10 matches and just 0.30 points per game. They average only 0.60 goals scored while concedi... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Preston face WBA in a clash where motivation could play a key role, as the hosts have little left to fight for while the visitors are still battling to avoid danger. As WBA want this win more than Preston, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Lilywhites come into the match after a 2-1 win over Charlton, but their overall form remains poor, with just a 20% win rate and 0.90 points ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Hull City take on Birmingham City at MKM Stadium with the Tigers aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United and keep their playoff push on track. As Hull want this win more than Birmingham, we predict a 2-1 home triumph. Despite the absence of midfielder John Lundstram through suspension, Hull remain strong at home, winning 50% of their last matches there an... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Bristol City will be looking to bounce back after a goalless draw with QPR, but their recent struggles in attack remain a concern. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 win for playoffs-chasing Norwich City. The Robins have scored just 0.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches and failed to score in 50% of those outings. Their home form is particularly worrying... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Fratton Park will host a high-stakes clash as Portsmouth take on Leicester City, with both sides desperate for points in their respective battles.As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Portsmouth head into the match after a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Ipswich, but their overall form remains shaky, collecting just 0.90 points per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Millwall and QPR lock horns in a lively London derby, with both sides eager to finish the season on a positive note. As both sides are capable of finding the net, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Lions head into the clash with solid overall form, picking up 1.70 points per game across their last 10 matches and winning 50% of those outings. The hosts average 1.50 goals scored while... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2026

12:30

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Derby County play host to Oxford United with their playoff hopes still alive despite a recent 2-1 loss to Southampton. As Derby have turned their Pride Park into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Rams have been impressive at home, boasting a perfect 100% win rate across their last four home matches, averaging 2.00 goals scored and conceding just 0.50 per game. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

17 April 2026

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Blackburn Rovers welcome Coventry City looking to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Southampton, but their recent form raises concerns. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 away win. The Riversiders have managed just a 20% win rate across their last 10 matches, averaging only 0.70 goals scored per game while failing to score in 40% of those outings. At home, Bla... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 April 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 April 2026 • 10:05 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
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
Bristol CityBristol CityStoke CityStoke 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: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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
34.6 min/Goal (1403 Goals in 540 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 540 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (307 times out of 540 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
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 25.15
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.12
Fouls Per Match 21.47
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.18
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 45 22 15 8 77 47 +30 81 LDWDD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 45 21 14 10 79 55 +24 77 WWWDD
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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