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
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
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
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
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
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

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) 2.61
34.5 min/Goal (1438 Goals in 552 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (272 times out of 552 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (314 times out of 552 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
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 25.24
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.18
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 887

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

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