Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Charlton Athletic, the two teams that emerged triumphant in their respective season openers. The Robins crushed Sheffield United 4-1 at Bramall Lane, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Charlton’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Scott Twine, who scored a... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Blackburn will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 2. The Seasiders suffered a 1-0 loss to WBA at the weekend, while losing to Bradford City in their EFL Cup opener and, no doubt, they are low on spirits ahead of Birmingham’s visit. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Todd Cantwell has overcome... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 15:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Following an unlucky loss at Southampton in their season opener, Wrexham will look to give fans something to cheer about when they face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Dragons survived Hull City in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Experienced forward Ollie Palmer is pushing for a start after scoring a bra... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Oxford United, Portsmouth will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Norwich City in their first home game of the season. Talented forward Harvey Blair remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team. Pompey boss John Mousinho is likely to stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation, with... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2025

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Derby County will look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Stoke City when they face Coventry in the Championship round 2. The Rams defeated WBA in their EFL Cup opener on Tuesday and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Forward Corey Blackett-Taylor misses out with a hamstring problem, with Austrian veteran Andreas Weimann likely to step up.

The Sky Bl... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2025 at 12:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2025

16:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Monday’s football game between Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on day 1 of the new Championship campaign. The Foxes did well to beat Fiorentina in their last warm-up game and they are now on a quest to make a flying start to the season. Legendary striker Jamie Vardy has decided to leave the club, while the likes of Harry Souttar, Hamza Ch... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2025 at 16:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

17:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield United will try to make amends for the heartbreaking loss to Sunderland in the 2024/2025 Championship playoffs final when they face Bristol City in the new season opener. The Blades are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins in Saturday’s encounter. Rhian Brewster and Kieffer Moore are... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2025 at 17:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in the Championship round 1. The Baggies did remarkably well to beat Rayo Vallecano in their last friendly game and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in Saturday’s encounter. The club management has signed the likes of Aune Heggebo, Nat Phillips, and George C... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Bet365 Stadium as Stoke City kickstart their Championship campaign with a match against Derby County. The Potters were having their ups and downs in preseason, but they did well to beat Burnley 1-0 in their last friendly game. A man to watch in the home team will be summer recruit Robert Bozenik, who played for Primeira Liga outfit Boavista l... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Queens Park Rangers and Preston square off against each other at Loftus Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hoops aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Brentford and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach in Saturday’s encounter. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Rumarn Burrell, Kealey Ada... Read More...

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

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Oxford United will look to kickstart the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Yellows rolled over Malaga 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against a very solid Portsmouth side. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Mark Harris, who scored six goals in the Championship ... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
6 April 2026 • 10:55 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
PortsmouthPortsmouthOxford UnitedOxford United06/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich06/04/2026, 13:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWest BromwichWest Bromwich06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichBirmingham CityBirmingham City06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonQPRQPR06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayLeicesterLeicester06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough06/04/2026, 17:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Hull CityHull CityCoventryCoventry06/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton07/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall10/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventrySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichIpswichIpswich11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBristol CityBristol City11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterSwanseaSwansea11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughPortsmouthPortsmouth11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWatfordWatford11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedHull CityHull City11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonDerbyDerby11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWrexhamWrexham12/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1239 Goals in 478 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (237 times out of 478 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (269 times out of 478 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 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 25.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14.07
Shots / Match (Away) 11.03
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 879

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 40 25 8 7 84 42 +42 83 WWLWW
2 Millwall 40 21 9 10 55 45 +10 72 WWLDW
3 Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60 39 +21 71 WLDDL
4 Ipswich Town 38 19 12 7 67 39 +28 69 WDDWD
5 Hull City 40 20 7 13 63 58 +5 67 LWLWD
6 Wrexham 40 17 13 10 62 53 +9 64 LWLWD
7 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63 48 +15 63 WDWWW
8 Derby County 40 17 9 14 58 51 +7 60 WLWWL
9 Watford 40 14 14 12 51 48 +3 56 DLWDL
10 Queens Park Rangers 40 16 8 16 57 62 -5 56 LLWWW
11 Norwich City 40 16 7 17 53 47 +6 55 WWLWD
12 Stoke City 40 15 9 16 48 43 +5 54 LDWLW
13 Bristol City 40 15 9 16 51 51 0 54 LLDLW
14 Birmingham City 40 14 11 15 48 50 -2 53 LWDLL
15 Preston North End 40 13 14 13 47 51 -4 53 LLLWD
16 Swansea City 40 15 8 17 47 52 -5 53 WWLLD
17 Sheffield United 40 15 6 19 57 57 0 51 DLDLD
18 Charlton Athletic 40 12 12 16 37 48 -11 48 WWDLL
19 Leicester City 40 11 13 16 53 62 -9 46 DWLDD
20 Blackburn Rovers 40 12 10 18 37 49 -12 46 DLWDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 40 11 11 18 42 56 -14 44 DDWWD
22 Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38 55 -17 41 DLLLD
23 Oxford United 40 9 13 18 37 52 -15 40 WWDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 40 1 9 30 24 81 -57 12 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End 3 - 1 Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton 2 - 0 Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 0 Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 6 - 1 Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City 0 - 3 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
03/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Millwall
03/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Bristol City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Portsmouth
03/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Watford
03/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 3 - 3 Swansea City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 1 - 1 Hull City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
03/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 2 - 2 Preston North End
03/04/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 2 - 2 Wrexham
03/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
03/04/2026, 19:00 Coventry City 3 - 2 Derby County
28/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Ipswich Town

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