Championship Predictions

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2025

19:45

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Plymouth and Oxford United take on each other at Home Park in a postponed Championship game. The Pilgrims did well to shock Brentford in the FA Cup round 3 at the weekend, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash. Plymouth have been producing fine performances ever since Wayne Rooney left the club, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2025 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2025

19:45

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Watford

Watford

After surviving Sheffield United in the FA Cup round 3, Cardiff City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Watford in a postponed Championship game on Tuesday evening. The Bluebirds are undefeated in the previous four games in all competitions and they are surely capable of matching the Hornets in front of home fans. The good news for the host... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2025 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2025

20:00

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Luton

Luton

Monday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Luton will close round 26. The Hoops kicked off 2025 in style, with the team beating Watford 3-1 and they are seen as slim favourites to win yet another home fixture. Bearing any fresh injury worries, head coach Marti Cifuentes is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the Hornets on Wednesday. Midfielder ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2025 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 January 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Sheffield United, Sunderland will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 26. The Black Cats are eyeing their third consecutive win at home and a triumph over Portsmouth could see them climb to the automatic promotion berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Ab... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 January 2025 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Sheffield United, the two teams who were beaten by QPR and Sunderland respectively in midweek. The Hornets suffered a dip in form, but a win over Sheffield United will see them stay in the playoffs race. Midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru remains in the recovery room, but the 25-year-old should be the only absen... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to build on a 4-2 win over Derby County when they take on Millwall on Matchday 26. The Owls quickly bounced back from a 3-1 loss to Preston, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Josh Windass is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring a long-range s... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Norwich City and Coventry City lock horns at Carrow Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship contest. The Canaries have been producing fine displays in recent festive fixtures, beating both Millwall and Luton Town, while sharing the spoils with QPR and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Anis Ben Slimane has joined the likes of Liam Gibb... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Norwich City and Coventry City lock horns at Carrow Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship contest. The Canaries have been producing fine displays in recent festive fixtures, beating both Millwall and Luton Town, while sharing the spoils with QPR and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Anis Ben Slimane has joined the likes of Liam Gibb... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Middlesbrough will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hull City when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 26. The Boro are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick is unlikely to make changes to the team that faced ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Leeds United take on each other in the Championship round 26. The Tigers kicked off 2025 with a 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough, meaning that they could be low on confidence in Saturday’s clash. All Belloumi, Millar, and Rushworth are sidelined with injuries, while defender Ryan Giles should be recalled to the starting XI. Talen... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Following a 2-2 draw with Plymouth, Bristol City will be aiming to record their first win of 2025 when they take on Derby County on Matchday 26. The Robins have been scoring goals for fun in recent festive fixtures and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Derby. Left-back Cameron Pring is a major doubt after limping off with injury against Plym... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The South Wales outfit aim to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 loss to Portsmouth, but they face yet another tough challenge against the Baggies. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Cooper, Fisher, Ginnelly, Parke... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 February 2026 • 13:39 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 RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 818

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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