Championship Predictions

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

West Bromwich Albion will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Baggies have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. All Bartley, Ajayi, Dike, and Maja are sidelined with injuries for the home side.

The Pompey, on the other hand, have been ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Sunderland will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 29. The Black Cats are determined to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to turn the dream into reality. Kane Wilson limped off with injury in the midweek triumph, with Tom Barkhuizen likely to sneak into the... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers will look to maintain their momentum when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Loftus Road. The Hoops head into this clash buoyed by back-to-back wins over Plymouth Argyle and Hull City, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday's clash. With renewed confidence and home advantage, QPR will try to make it three victories in a row.

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This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Deepdale will host Saturday’s football game between Preston and Middlesbrough, the two teams that defeated Watford and WBA respectively at the weekend. The Lilywhites are on a three-game unbeaten run in the Championship, but they need to keep improving their game if they are to revive their playoffs hopes. Brad Potts remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh inj... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

In-form Coventry City will look to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions when they take on Watford on Saturday afternoon. The Sky Blues have been impressive at the back of late and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in upcoming fixtures. Bearing any fresh injury concerns, Frank Lampard is unlikely to make changes to the team that defe... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Derby County, the two relegation-threatened team. The Bluebirds are undefeated in the previous six league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to avoid relegation. Defender Perry Ng is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while the likes of Turnbull, Reindo... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Following a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 29. The Robins are eager to move closer to the playoffs berth, but they will have a big fish to fry against Blackburn. Both Ayman Benarous and Cameron Pring are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Stoke City will try to recover from a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth when they face Oxford United in the Championship round 29. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team playing out a slim goalless draw with Plymouth in their last home game. New boss Mark Robins is eager to record his first win with Stoke City and we are positive that his men will go all guns bl... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Norwich City will be aiming to recover from back-to-back defeats to Sheffield United and Leeds United. The Canaries aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s game. Forward Borja Sainz is back from suspension, while midfielder Gabriel Forsyth continues to miss out with injury. All Cordoba, Forson, Fo... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Millwall. The Hatters are desperate to escape the relegation zone and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Lions. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, all Baptiste, Burke, Chong, Lockyer, and Mengi remain in the recovery room.

The capital,... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2025

20:00

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Hull City

Hull City

In-form Sheffield United will look to extend their winning run to four games when they welcome Hull City to their Bramall Lane on Matchday 29. The Blades made a promising start to 2025, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to secure automatic Premier League promotion. There are no suspended players in the home team, but all Arblaster, Davies, Moore, Sach... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2025 at 20:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2025

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Plymouth will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers when they take on Burnley in the Championship round 28. The Pilgrims are on a thirteen-game winless run in the league and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Even though Plymouth have improved defensively ever since manager Wayne Rooney left the club, we are not tempted to put our mon... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2025 at 20:00

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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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