Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Swansea will try to claim a major scalp in the Championship round 38 when they take on Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The Swans are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but they will have a mountain to climb against the promotion hopefuls. Both Myles Peart-Harris and Kristian Pedersen remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the hom... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Portmouth

Portmouth

After failing to win the previous three league matches, Preston will look to return to winning ways when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 38. The Lilywhites have been involved in some low-scoring games of late, with the team obviously struggling in front of goal. However, Preston are seen as favourites to beat Portsmouth at their Deepdale. Brad Potts is a ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Portsmouth, Plymouth will look to move closer to the safe zone as they host Derby County to their Home Park on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims are desperate to secure the Championship survival and, no doubt, the midweek victory gave them a confidence boost for the upcoming challenges. Matthew Sorinola serves a one-game ban, while fellow defender Jul... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Saturday’s football game at Kassam Stadium pits together Oxford United and Watford, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Yellows are desperate to escape the danger zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hornets. As Elliott Moore limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Hull City on Wednesday evening, fellow defender Benjamin N... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Luton will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Cardiff City when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 38. The Hatters quickly bounced back from a massive 4-0 loss to Burnley, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they should not stop now. The good news for the home team is that defender Kal Naismith is back from suspension.

The Boro, meanwhile, aim to... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Coventry City and Sunderland square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Sky Blues aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Derby County and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Black Cats. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Jack Rudon... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Blackburn Rovers play host to Cardiff City at their Ewood Park on day 38 of the current Championship campaign. The Riversiders are on a four-game winless run, but a victory over Cardiff will see them stay in the playoffs race. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Yuki Ohashi and Sondre Tronstad are pushing for a start, while the likes of Batth, Beck, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Loftus Road when Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United go head to head in a highly-anticipated Championship clash. The Hoops are now on a four-game losing run and they face yet another uphill task against the Whites. Moroccan midfielder Ilias Chair is a major doubt after picking up a knock in a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough, with Karamoko Dembele likely to ste... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Stoke City, the two mid-table sides. The Lions are sitting in 13th place in the standings, but a win over Stoke will help them revive their playoffs hopes. Millwall failed to spoil Leeds’s party at Elland Road on Wednesday evening, but they are surely capable of matching the Potters in London. Bear in mind, t... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2025

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Following back-to-back draws with Hull City and Sheffield United, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways when they face Norwich City on Matchday 38. The Robins have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Friday’s clash. Ireland midfielder Mark Sykes is widely expected to return to the starting... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 March 2025 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 March 2025

20:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Wednesday’s football game between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers will bring down the curtain on day 37 of the current Championship campaign. The Potters are on a four-game winless run ahead of Blackburn’s visit, but they are surely capable of matching the Riversiders at their Bet365 Stadium. Sam Gallagher should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitu... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

12 March 2025

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Watford will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to Millwall when they take on Swansea City in the Championship round 37. The Hornets want to revive their playoffs hopes and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Wednesday’s clash. Mamadou Doumbia picked up an injury in the last league match, with Vakoun Issouf Bayo likely to step up.

The South Wales out... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 March 2025 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 February 2026 • 13:39 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 RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 818

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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