Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Stoke City will be aiming to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to WBA when they face Birmingham City in the Championship round 5. The Potters want to climb to the automatic promotion berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. Both Sam Gallagher and Lamine Cisse remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries i... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to recover from a 2-0 loss to Swansea City when they face Bristol City on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are sitting in the relegation zone with only one point on their account and given their financial crisis, Henrik Pedersen’s men are seen as No. 1 candidates for relegation. Given Bristol City’s promising start to the season, home win s... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Coventry City will be aiming to remain unbeaten in the new Championship campaign when they face Norwich City at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues rolled over QPR 7-1 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Norwich City’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Denmark international Victory Torp, who has been scoring... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Deepdale will be the centre of attention when Preston and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Lilywhites aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth and you should know that they are after their third consecutive win at home. Canada forward Daniel Jebbison limped off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth, with Mads Frokjaer-Jensen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Out-of-sorts Oxford United will be desperate to record their first win of the season when they take on Leicester City on Matchday 5. The Yellows made a slow start to the season, but their performance in a 2-2 draw with Coventry must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Ciaron Brown and Ole ter Haar Romeny are sidelined with injuries for the home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Charlton will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions when they welcome Millwall to The Valley on Saturday afternoon. The Red Robins head into the local derby low on confidence, but this match could turn their fortunes around in the Championship. The good news for the hosts is that Jamaica midfielder Karoy Anderson is back from suspension, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

12 September 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Ipswich Town and Sheffield United face each other at Portman Road in the opening match of the Championship round 5. The Tractor Boys have been performing below expectations in the early stages of the season and they have yet to record a win in the process. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, forward Jack Clarke is widely expected to return to the ... Read More...

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

Wotford

Wotford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Watford play host to Southampton at their Vicarage Road in a highly-anticipated Championship game on Saturday afternoon. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for Watford, with the team losing to Charlton, beating QPR, while sharing the spoils with Swansea. The Hornets are tough to beat at home, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. Defe... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Legendary Hillsborough stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City. The Owls did well to shock Premier League side Leeds United in the EFL Cup last 64, meaning that they are high on confidence ahead of Swansea’s visit. Gabriel Otegbayo is rated doubtful for the match after picking up a knock in the EFL Cup triumph, while al... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Portsmouth and Preston square off against each other at Fratton Park in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Pompey have been having their ups and downs in the early stages of the season, but they are surely capable of making life difficult for Preston on home soil. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Bla... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Oxford United will try to claim a major scalp in the Championship round 4 when they face Coventry City on Saturday afternoon. The Yellows experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a massive EFL Cup loss (0-6) to Brighton and given their three-game losing run in the early stages of the new Championship season, home win should not be considered. Adding to their woes, im... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Millwall will be aiming to build on their hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheffield United when they host Wrexham at the Den. The Lions proved their worth against the Blades and they must be brimming with confidence following the EFL Cup win over Coventry. Neil Harris’ side look well-organised at the back and efficient in attack, which makes them a tough nut to crack in front of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 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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