Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Following a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Watford in the Championship round 25. The Hoops were on the verge of beating the Canaries at Carrow Road, but Marcelino Nunez’s late goal eventually spoiled their party. Denmark forward Lucas Andersen is rated doubtful for Wednesday’s clash after limping... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Plymouth will try to put an end to their dreadful nine-game winless run in the Championship when they face Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Pilgrims have been struggling under Wayne Rooney this season and, as a result, the former Manchester United ace is on the verge of losing his job. Plymouth are desperate to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Oxford United, but they will have... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Sunday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Burnley will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Boro dropped a three-goal advantage in a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defender Rav van den Berg misses out through suspension, while both Solomon Brynn (goalkee... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

17:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Derby County will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over WBA when they take on Leeds United in the Championship round 24. The Rams quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and, no doubt, the Boxing Day win gave them a confidence boost. Jerry Yates is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts after putting an end to his dreadful goalless run, while Namibia defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 17:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Watford play host to Cardiff City at their Vicarage Road on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Hornets showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with talented midfielder Rocco Vata scoring a late goal to help the team beat Portsmouth at home. Watford aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have to do it without Germany forward Kwadwo Baah, w... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Swansea City and Luton Town lock horns at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over QPR, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The opposition back-line should have Liam Cullen at bay as the in-form attacker scored a brace in the Boxing Day triumph,... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Stoke City will be aiming to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest in the year finale, losing five of their last six games and, as a result, the bookies see them as big underdogs in this clash. Defender Michael Rose should be recalled to the starting XI, while midfielder Ben P... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

All eyes will be on Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Plymouth square off against each other in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday afternoon. The Yellows desperately needed a win against Cardiff City and they managed to get one, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After rolling over Plymouth 4-0 on Boxing Day, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Millwall in the Championship round 24. The Sky Blues aim to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Lions. Josh Eccles should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace and recordi... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bristol City will look to build on their Boxing Day win over Luton Town as they host Portsmouth at Ashton Gate in round 24 of the Championship. The Robins proved their worth in their last league match, and they will be keen to maintain that momentum in front of their home fans. Nigel Pearson’s side has proven to be a tough nut to crack at home, and their recent form is sur... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Hull City at their Ewood Park on Matchday 24. The Riversiders want to finish 2024 in style and you should know that they are after their eighth home win of the process. Both Gilsenan and Wharton remain in the recovery room, while Sunday’s game comes too early for Iceland international Arnor Sig... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion go head to head at Bramall Lane in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Blades aim to recover from a heart-breaking loss to Burnley and they are seen as favourites to beat the Baggies at home ground. The likes of Seriki, Sachdev, Campbell, and Arblaster remain in the recovery room, while midfielder T... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 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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