Championship Predictions

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Ipswich Town will be looking to finally claim their first win of the season when they take on Derby County at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys are seen as one of the main favourites for promotion and with the passionate home crowd behind them, the atmosphere in Suffolk should once again be electric. Kieran McKenna’s men have shown plenty of attacking potential in the early r... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Bristol City will be aiming to extend their fine run of form when they welcome Hull City to Ashton Gate on Saturday. The Robins have been a real force to be reckoned with on home soil, and it has to be noted that they remain undefeated in the new Championship campaign. Liam Manning’s troops look well-balanced in all areas of the pitch, but the hosts will once again be with... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City lock horns in the Championship round 4. The Riversiders desperately needed a win against Hull City and they managed to get one (3-0), with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. Blackburn aim to keep on climbing the standings and they are surely capable of matching the Canaries on home s... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

High-flying Stoke City will be aiming to retain top position in the Championship standings when they face West Bromwich Albion on Matchday 4. The Potters want to keep their 100% record intact, but the in-form Baggies should not be written off just yet. Talented forward Divin Mubama serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a 2-1 win at Southampton, while there are n... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Queens Park Rangers will try to recover from an embarrassing 7-1 loss to Coventry City when they face Charlton Athletic in a small London derby. The Hoops are seen as one of the main candidates for relegation and their current form is not giving fans any reason for optimism. Both Richard Kone and Nicolas Madsen are pushing for recalls, whilst the likes of Clarke-Salter, Frey... Read More...

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

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2025

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Riverside Stadium will be the centre of attention when Middlesbrough and Sheffield United face each other in the Championship round 4. The Boro aim to keep their 100% record intacta and they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Bearing any fresh injury worries, boss Rob Edwards is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Norwich City at the weekend... Read More...

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

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2025

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

All eyes will be on King Power Stadium when Leicester City and Birmingham City lock horns in the Championship derby on Matchday 4. The Foxes quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Preston, with the team defeating Charlton 1-0 thanks to Issahaku Fatawu’s goal. This triumph will surely help the team regain a much-needed confidence, but Friday’s game will be anything but a... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2025 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Wrexham will try to recover from back-to-back losses to Southampton (1-2) and WBA (2-3) as they play host to Sheffield Wednesday at their Racecourse Ground on Saturday. The newcomers have been struggling to find their form in the English second tier, but this match could turn their fortunes around. Josh Windass is rated doubtful for the round 3 clash after picking up a knock... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to build on a 3-2 win over Wrexham when they face Portsmouth in the Championship round 3. The Baggies kickstarted the new Championship campaign in style and, no doubt, they want to keep their 100% record intact. A man to watch in the home team will be Northern Ireland rising star Isaac Price, who scored a brace at the weekend.

The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

After holding Ipswich Town to a draw at Portman Road at the weekend, Southampton will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. The Saints defeated Wrexham 2-1 in their first home game of the season, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Stoke City’s visit.

The Potters, on the other... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Sheffield United and Millwall go head to head at Brammall Lane in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Blades made a slow start to the season, with the team suffering back-to-back losses to Bristol City and Swansea City in the league, while losing to Birmingham City in their EFL Cup opener.

Boss Ruben Selles feels pressure ahead of... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Leicester City, Preston will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Ipswich Town on Matchday 3. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Tractor Boys. Bearing any fresh injury worries, boss Paul Heckingbottom is unlikely to make changes to the team t... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 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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