Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Vicarage Road when Watford and Burnley go head to head in the Championship round 43. The Hornets are seven points behind top six, meaning that they have slim playoffs chances. However, the hope dies last and we are positive that Tom Cleverley’s troops will go all guns blazing at the Clarets. Both Kwadwo Baah and Giorgi Chakvetadze are out o... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Friday’s football game at Swansea City Stadium pits together Swansea City and Hull City, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Swans aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, while the Tigers are determined to escape the danger zone. Swansea, though, are seen as favourites to win Friday’s clash as they are on a three-game winning run in the Champio... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Potters aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City and their fine form in April is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s visit. Sam Gallagher is pushing for a recall, while both Sidibe and Stevens rema... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

After failing to spoil Leeds United’s party at Elland Road, Preston will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Friday afternoon. The Lilywhites are sitting in 16th place in the standings, seven points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that they would be happy with one point from the match. All Ali McCann, Brad Potts,... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Norwich play host to Portsmouth at their Carrow Road in the Championship round 43. The Canaries are ten points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Jacob Lungi Sorensen limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Burnley, with Marcelino Nunez likely to step up. Jack Stacey is pushing for a start after scoring as a subs... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Middlesbrough will try to make amends for back-to-back losses to Leeds United and Millwall when they welcome Plymouth to their Riverside Stadium on Great Friday. The Boro have been facing a tough fixture list in April, but they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Pilgrims in front of home fans. Middlesbrough’s injury list remains pretty long, but Michael Carrick can cou... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Coventry City will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Matchday 43. The Sky Blues have been having their ups and downs of late, losing to Burnley, beating Portsmouth, while sharing the spoils with Hull City and they face a difficult task against the fellow promotion-chasing side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Ashton Gate Stadium will be the centre of attention when Bristol City and Sunderland lock horns in the Championship round 43. The Robins shared the spoils with Queens Park Rangers at the weekend, but it has to be noted that they had no more than five goal attempts in the Loftus Road clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Ayman Benarous and Luke M... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Ewood Park will host Friday’s football game between Blackburn Rovers and Millwall, the two playoffs-chasing sides. The Riversiders aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton Town, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Valerien Ismael’s troops. Midfielder Kristi Montgomery serves a one-game ban, while Ryan Hedges should recover in time to face t... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and Luton Town face each other in a highly-anticipated relegation six-pointer. The Rams head into Friday’s game following back-to-back draws with Burnley and Portsmouth, but they are surely capable of beating Luton in front of home fans. Derby’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Brown, Blackett-Taylor... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 April 2025

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Hull City and Coventry City take on each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Tigers are eager to escape the danger zone and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, talented forward Abu Kamara is widely expected to ... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 April 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run when they host Watford to the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon. The Baggies are five points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for them. Midfielder Jayson Molumby is banned for the home side, while all Josh Maja, Semi Ajayi, and Jed Wallace remain on th... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 April 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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