Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 March 2026

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Millwall aim to continue their impressive wining run when they host Derby County at The Den. As Millwall have turned their stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Lions have won four of their last five (2.20 PPG) and come into this clash after a convincing 3-1 victory at Hull, where substitutes made an impact—particularly Mihailo Ivanovic, who is pushi... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 March 2026 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 March 2026

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Leicester City look to end their poor run of form as they host Bristol City at the King Power Stadium. With both sides struggling for consistency up front, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Foxes remain winless in their last five (0.40 PPG), but despite a long injury list including Begovic, Kristiansen, Ramsey, Souttar, and Vestergaard, they showed improvement in a 1-1 draw with Ip... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 March 2026 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2026

16:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Queens Park Rangers welcome Middlesbrough to Loftus Road for an interesting Championship clash between a mid-table side and a promotion contender. As Middlesbrough aim to cement their spot in top two, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Hoops head into the match after a 2–0 loss to Sheffield United, and their recent form has been disappointing, collecting just 0.90 points per g... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2026 at 16:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Swansea City play host to Stoke City at their Swansea.com Stadium in a Championship game where the hosts look to bounce back from a heavy 3–0 defeat to Ipswich. As Stoke do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 2-0 home win. The South Wales outfit will be without injured duo Idah - Inoussa, but their home numbers remain encouraging. The Swans average 2.00 goals pe... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sheffield United take on West Bromwich Albion to Bramall Lane in a highly-anticipated Championship encounter, with both teams chasing important points for very different reasons. The Blades are still fighting to keep their promotion hopes alive despite a disappointing 2-0 loss to QPR last time out. Their overall form remains solid with 1.60 points per game and a strong 60% h... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Ipswich Town welcome Leicester City in an important Championship encounter as the home side chase an automatic promotion spot. Given Leicester's poor form, we predict a 2-1 win for the promotion-chasing hosts. The Tractor Boys head into this game in strong form with three wins in their last five matches (LLWWW) and an impressive 1.90 points per game overall. Their home recor... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Derby County welcome crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday to Pride Park in a game with very different motivations. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. Derby kept their playoff hopes alive with an impressive 3-1 win over Blackburn, although they will be without injured duo Johnston and Langas. The Rams average 1.30 points per game overall and score 1.60 g... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City face each other at The Valley in what promises to be a tight encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The capital club head into the match weakened by injuries, with Edwards, Godden, and Knibbs all ruled out, while Reece Burke remains a major doubt after picking up a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Wrexham. The Addicks have been inconsisten... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Bristol City face Coventry City in a game between mid-table Bristol and league leaders Coventry. As the Sky Blues aim to move one step closer towards automatic promotion, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Robins aim to bounce back from an FA Cup loss to Port Vale, missing only defender Luke McNally. At home, they average 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.25 goals but conceding 2.... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Hull City host Millwall in a clash between two sides with solid recent form. With the Lions continue to impress on the road, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Tigers come off a 1-0 defeat at Ipswich Town, missing banned midfielder Matt Crooks and likely without defender Lewie Coyle. At home, Hull average 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.50 goals and conceding 2.17, with clean sh... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2026

12:30

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth square off against each other in a clash that pits together two sides with injury concerns and mixed form. Therefore, we predict a low-scoring 1-1 draw. The Riversiders have struggled recently, losing 3-1 at Derby County, with their injury list still affecting selection. At home, they’ve averaged 1.40 points per game, scoring 0.80 goals per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 March 2026 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 March 2026

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Preston take on Oxford United in a Championship clash where both sides have struggled for consistency. Given their lack of cutting edge, our prediction firmly points toward 1-1 draw. The Lilywhites sit 11th position, coming off a 2-0 defeat to Millwall. Their last five matches show a mixed form of wdldl, with home performances slightly better (llwdl) but scoring only 0.50 go... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 March 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 March 2026 • 18:52 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
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1176 Goals in 455 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (226 times out of 455 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (255 times out of 455 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14.09
Shots / Match (Away) 10.99
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 875

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 38 23 8 7 78 40 +38 77 WWWWL
2 Middlesbrough 38 20 10 8 59 37 +22 70 DWWLD
3 Ipswich Town 37 19 11 7 66 38 +28 68 WWDDW
4 Millwall 38 20 8 10 52 43 +9 68 WWWWL
5 Hull City 38 19 6 13 59 56 +3 63 WLLWL
6 Southampton 38 16 12 10 61 48 +13 60 WWDWW
7 Wrexham 38 16 12 10 58 50 +8 60 WWLWL
8 Derby County 38 16 9 13 55 48 +7 57 LWWLW
9 Watford 38 14 13 11 50 46 +4 55 LWDLW
10 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
13 Norwich City 38 15 6 17 51 46 +5 51 WWWWL
14 Bristol City 38 14 9 15 49 49 0 51 WLLLD
15 Sheffield United 38 15 5 18 53 52 +1 50 LWDLD
16 Queens Park Rangers 38 14 8 16 49 60 -11 50 LLLLW
17 Preston North End 38 12 13 13 42 48 -6 49 DLLLL
18 Charlton Athletic 38 12 12 14 36 45 -9 48 DLWWD
19 Leicester City 38 11 11 16 51 60 -9 44 DLDWL
20 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 9 18 36 49 -13 42 LLDLW
21 Portsmouth 37 10 10 17 36 48 -12 40 LLDLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 38 10 10 18 39 54 -15 40 DLDDW
23 Oxford United 38 9 12 17 36 49 -13 39 LWWWD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 38 1 9 28 23 76 -53 12 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City 1 - 2 Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 2 - 0 Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City 3 - 1 Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Derby County

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County - Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town - Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City - Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford - Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City - Coventry City

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