Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Stoke City will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Millwall when they take on Queens Park Rangers in the Championship round 39. The Potters defeated Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of QPR’s visit. All Gibson, Gooch, Sidibe, and Wilson-Esbrand are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s Championship game at Fratton Park pits together Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams that were beaten by Preston and Cardiff City respectively before the international break. The Pompey are only four points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this match is of big importance for the home team. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Colb... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Norwich City will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City when they take on WBA on Matchday 39. The Canaries have suffered a dip in form and, as a result, they have slim chances of booking their spot in the playoffs. Fit-again midfielder Marcelo Nunez is pushing for a start, while the likes of Chrisene, Dobbin, Forsyth, Gibbs, Gunn... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Following a goalless draw with Luton Town, Middlesbrough will look to move closer to stay in the playoffs race when they face Oxford United on Saturday afternoon. The Boro were having their ups and downs before the international break, with the team losing to Swansea, beating QPR, while playing out the aforementioned draw with Luton. Middlesbrough’s injury list remains pre... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Leeds United will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they face Swansea City in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Whites are leading the chase for automatic promotion, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Daniel Farke’s men dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with QPR before the international break, but they are seen as ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Bluebirds desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers before the international break and they managed to get one. The South Wales outfit are now only one point clear of bottom three, but their Championship... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Swansea City, Burnley will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Bristol City on Matchday 39. The Clarets are determined to secure automatic promotion and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins. The likes of Humphreys, Ramsey, Shelvey, Agyei, and Tresor Ndayishimiye continue to miss out with injuri... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Watford will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Oxford United when they welcome Plymouth to their Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels and you should know that they are after their 12th home win of the process. It has to be noted, though, that defender James Abankwah misse... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Hull City will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 39. The Tigers are eyeing their third consecutive win at home and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The good news for the hosts is that both Gustavo Puerta and Joao Pedro Galvao are back from suspension, while there are no fresh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 12:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 March 2025

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Sheffield United will look to overtake Leeds United in top position in the Championship standings when they face Coventry City in the round 39 opener. The Blades did well to beat Sheffield Wednesday in the “Steel City derby” before the international break, meaning that they are high on confidence ahead of Coventry’s visit. Bear in mind, though, that all Harry Clarke, R... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 March 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2025

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Hillsborough Stadium when Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lock horn in the Steel City derby on Sunday. The Owls are brimming with confidence ahead of the local derby as they defeated both Plymouth (3-0) and Norwich City (3-2) in the last two league matches and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach. Both Akin F... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After holding Burnley to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, West Bromwich Albion will look to start a new winning run when they face Hull City on Matchday 38. The Baggies are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating the Tigers at the Hawthorns. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but midfielder Jayson Molumby serves a one-game ban. Def... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 February 2026 • 16:58 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 RoversBristol CityBristol City24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityDerbyDerby24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughLeicesterLeicester24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaPrestonPreston24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordIpswichIpswich24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamPortsmouthPortsmouth24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBirmingham CityBirmingham City25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1018 Goals in 394 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (199 times out of 394 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (221 times out of 394 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.87
Players Participated 864

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 33 19 8 6 68 36 +32 65 LLDWW
2 Middlesbrough 33 18 8 7 50 33 +17 62 WWWLD
3 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
4 Ipswich Town 31 15 9 7 54 34 +20 54 WLDWL
5 Hull City 32 16 6 10 51 46 +5 54 WWDLL
6 Wrexham 33 13 12 8 51 44 +7 51 WWLDW
7 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
8 Derby County 33 13 9 11 47 41 +6 48 DWLWL
9 Watford 33 12 12 9 43 38 +5 48 LDLDW
10 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
11 Bristol City 33 13 8 12 45 41 +4 47 WLWDL
12 Southampton 33 12 11 10 49 45 +4 47 DWWWD
13 Queens Park Rangers 33 13 8 12 46 47 -1 47 LWDLW
14 Sheffield United 33 14 3 16 47 46 +1 45 DWLWW
15 Swansea City 33 13 6 14 39 39 0 45 LWWLW
16 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
17 Charlton Athletic 33 10 10 13 32 42 -10 40 WDWLD
18 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
19 Leicester City 33 10 9 14 46 53 -7 39 LLLLD
20 Portsmouth 32 10 9 13 33 41 -8 39 WLLWW
21 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
22 West Bromwich Albion 33 9 7 17 32 49 -17 34 DLDDL
23 Oxford United 33 6 11 16 28 44 -16 29 LLDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 33 1 8 24 20 66 -46 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/02/2026, 20:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Preston North End
21/02/2026, 12:30 Swansea City 1 - 0 Bristol City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 2 - 2 Leicester City
21/02/2026, 12:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2 Coventry City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Hull City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
21/02/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 Birmingham City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Oxford United
21/02/2026, 15:00 Southampton 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 3 Portsmouth
21/02/2026, 15:00 Watford 2 - 0 Derby County
21/02/2026, 15:00 Wrexham 5 - 3 Ipswich Town
22/02/2026, 12:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
24/02/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough - Leicester City
24/02/2026, 19:45 Wrexham - Portsmouth
24/02/2026, 19:45 Hull City - Derby County
24/02/2026, 19:45 Swansea City - Preston North End
24/02/2026, 19:45 Watford - Ipswich Town
24/02/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion - Charlton Athletic
24/02/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers - Bristol City
24/02/2026, 20:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
25/02/2026, 19:45 Millwall - Birmingham City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Sheffield United - Coventry City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Norwich City - Sheffield Wednesday
25/02/2026, 20:00 Stoke City - Oxford United

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