Championship Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Southampton

Southampton

Sheffield United will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Oxford United when they take on Southampton in the Championship round 8. The Saints desperately needed a win against the Yellows and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their dreadful losing run in the early stages of the season. All Arblaster, Sachdev, and Shackleton continue to miss... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Middlesbrough will be aiming to retain top position in the Championship standings when they take on Stoke City on Matchday 8. The Boro are leading the chase for automatic promotion, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to turn their dream into reality. Mamadou Kaly Sene definitely deserves a spot in the starting XI after getting his name on the secoresheet in... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Following three consecutive draws in the Championship, Leicester City will start to start a new winning run when they welcome Wrexham to their King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Foxes dominated the game against WBA, especially in ball possession, but they lacked creativity in the final third. Leicester, though, are a real force to be reckoned with at home and this wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Hull City will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to Watford when they take on Preston in the Championship round 8. The Tigers are eager to escape the danger zone, but they face a difficult task against a very solid Preston side. Winger Mohamed Belloumi will be out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring problem, with the likes of Eliot Matazo, Matt Crooks, and Semi Ajayi missi... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Following a goalless draw with Preston, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Ipswich Town on Matchday 8. The Robins have been having their ups and downs of late but they are surely capable of matching the Tractor Boys in front of home fans. Rob Atkinson has overcome his minor injury, but Max Bird remains in the recovery room ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Riversiders are eager to put an end to their three-game losing run at home and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the South Wales outfit. Adam Forshaw and Jake Garrett remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absentees in... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 September 2025

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Birmingham City will be looking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Coventry City when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday evening. The Blues do not seem to be at their sharpest, losing four of their last five games in all competitions, but they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Even though defender Jack Robinson is banned for the match, ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 September 2025 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Watford play host to Hull City at Vicarage Road in what promises to be a close Championship battle. The Hornets are desperate to bounce back from consecutive defeats to Blackburn and Millwall, with goals proving hard to come by. To make things even worse, first-choice goalkeeper Egil Selvik is rated doubtful after sustaining a knock in the clash with the Lions. Hull City, me... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s clash between Stoke City and Norwich City. The Potters have been up and down in recent weeks, often involved in low-scoring encounters, but they will be determined to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at QPR. Fofana, Cisse, and Bae are all pushing for a starting berth after showing signs of improvement in recent games.

Norwich, on the... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2025

15:00

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary’s Stadium when Southampton and Middlesbrough face each other in the Championship derby. The Saints aim to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Hull City, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. Midfielder Caspar Jander is rated doubtful for the home team after limping off with injury in the EFL Cup loss to Li... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to build on a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Portsmouth when they welcome QPR to Hillsborough. The Owls continue to struggle financially, lacking high-profile players, but the team showed fighting spirit last weekend, which should give them confidence ahead of this clash. Jamaica international Bailey Cadamarteri picked up a minor knock, b... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 September 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County, Preston will look to keep on climbing the standings when they welcome Bristol City to their Deepdale on Matchday 7. The Lilywhites did well to put an end to their three-game winless run at the weekend, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. There are no fresh injury concerns in th... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 September 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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