Championship Predictions

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After defeating NAC Breda in their last warm-up game, Norwich City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Millwall in the season opener. The Canaries have been impressive at the back in recent warm-up games and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Joshua... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Middlesbrough play host to Swansea City at their Riverside Stadium in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Boro’s main goal is to secure a top-six finish and, no doubt, they want to make a flying start to the season. Summer recruit Abdoulaye Kante is likely to make his official Middlesbrough debut on Saturday, while centre-forward Josh Coburn is a new Mill... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Southampton begin their quest for promotion with a home game against Wrexham. The Saints are listed among favourites to secure a top-two finish, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Summer signing Damion Downs and Joshua Quarshie are expected to make their Championship debuts against Wrexham, while the likes of Paul Onuachu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Jan Bedna... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Saturday’s football game between Coventry City and Hull City, the two teams that meet at the start of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues have big ambitions for the new season and they will surely give 100% to book their spot in the playoffs. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Kaine Kesler-Hayden, who i... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

The Valley will be the centre of attention when Charlton and Watford lock horns in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Red Robins outplayed Southend 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. It has to be noted that the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Charlie Ke... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2025

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

All eyes will be on St. Andrew’s Stadium when Birmingham City and Ipswich Town take on each other in the opening match of the season. The Blues fully earned their place back in the Championship and will be determined to make a strong impression on their return to England’s second tier. The good news for the hosts is that the club chiefs managed to keep hold of top scorer... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 May 2025

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield United and Sunderland take on each other in the Championship playoffs final. The Blades rolled over Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate in the semis and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to secure the Premier League promotion. With no fresh injury worries to report, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is unlikely to make changes... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 May 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 May 2025

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

A spot in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Sunderland and Coventry go head to head at Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening. The Black Cats did well to shock the Sky Blues in the first leg and they are now on a quest to defend their one-goal lead in front of home fans. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Regis Le Bris is unlikely to make changes to the team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 May 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2025

20:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield United will look to defend their three-goal lead in the tie with Bristol City when the two teams meet at Bramall Lane on Monday evening. The Blades are with one foot in the Championship playoffs final, but they can’t afford any complacency in the second leg. Bearing any fresh injury worries, manager Chris Wilder is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeat... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2025 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 May 2025

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Coventry City will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough when they take on Sunderland in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Sky Blues are seen as slim favourites to win Friday’s clash, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The likes of Oliver Dovin, Ephron Mason-Clark, Norman Bassette, and Victor Torp remain on t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 May 2025 at 20:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Following a 2-2 draw with Preston, Bristol City will be aiming to return to winning ways when they face Sheffield United in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Robins have been involved in some high-scoring affairs of late, but they are likely to adopt a cautious approach this time out. Ross McCrorie is expected to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2025 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 May 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Following a goalless draw with Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Luton in the last game of the season. The Baggies missed out on a spot in the playoffs, but they surely want to finish the season in style. Forward Jed Wallace is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while Josh Maja remains in the recovery room.

T... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 May 2025 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 March 2026 • 19:30 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
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby16/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWrexhamWrexham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonNorwichNorwich18/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1170 Goals in 452 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (224 times out of 452 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (254 times out of 452 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 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.07
Shots / Match (Home) 14.08
Shots / Match (Away) 11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.31
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 873

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 Wrexham 37 16 12 9 57 47 +10 60 WWWLW
7 Southampton 37 15 12 10 60 48 +12 57 DWWDW
8 Derby County 37 15 9 13 54 48 +6 54 LLWWL
9 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
10 Watford 37 13 13 11 47 45 +2 52 WLWDL
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Norwich City 37 15 6 16 51 45 +6 51 LWWWW
13 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
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 36 10 10 16 36 47 -11 40 WLLDL
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
10/03/2026, 19:45 Portsmouth 1 - 2 Swansea City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 2 - 0 Bristol City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Millwall 1 - 0 Derby County
10/03/2026, 19:45 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Watford
10/03/2026, 19:45 Wrexham 1 - 2 Hull City
10/03/2026, 20:00 Stoke City 3 - 3 Ipswich Town
11/03/2026, 19:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
11/03/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
11/03/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Southampton
11/03/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Charlton Athletic
11/03/2026, 19:45 Birmingham City 1 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
11/03/2026, 20:00 Coventry City 3 - 0 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

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 - Derby County

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