Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Deepdale will host Sunday’s football game between Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Owls showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with the team coming from three goals behind to share the spoils with Middlesbrough and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Di’Shon Bernard is back from suspensio... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 Boxing Day win over Millwall, Norwich City will look to keep on climbing the standings when they take on Queens Park Rangers in yet another home fixture. The Canaries are eager to keep their Championship playoffs hopes alive and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the capital club. Benjamin Chrisene is a major doubt after limping off with in... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Stoke City will be aiming to put an end to their eight-game winless run when they face Leeds United in the closing match of the Boxing Day program. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Thursday’s clash could be the turning point for Narcis Pelach’s troops. Fit-again midfielder Lynden Gooch is pushing for a rare start, while Ben Pearson remains on the side... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

17:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Derby County and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be an interesting Boxing Day encounter. The Rams aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and you should know that they crushed Portsmouth 4-0 in their last home fixture. Both Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Craig Forsyth are pushing for a start, while the likes of Chirewa... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Thursday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Portsmouth, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2024/2025 Championship campaign. The Hornets aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Burnley and a win over Portsmouth could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Chile defender Francisco Sierralta is pushing for a start, while Nigeria midfielde... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Following back-to-back losses to Sunderland and Hull City, Swansea City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 23. The Swans suffered a dip in form, with the team dropping to 11th place in the standings, but they are surely capable of beating the Hoops on home soil. Brazil forward Ronald is pushing for a st... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Bramall Lane will be the centre of attention when Sheffield United and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Matchday 23. The Blades are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and their fourth clean sheet as well, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the league leaders. A man to watch in the home team will be Kieffer Moore, who s... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Preston will be aiming to recover from a 2-1 loss to QPR when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 23. The Lilywhites have drawn each of their last four home games, but they are still seen as slim favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Bear in mind, though, that Scotland defender Liam Lindsay serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in the last league mat... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Oxford United will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 23. The Yellows are on a three-game losing run in the Championship, but they are surely capable of matching the Bluebirds at their Kassam Stadium. Portugal forward Ruben Rodrigues is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Bennett, Dembele, Sibley, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Carrow Road will host a Boxing Day clash between Norwich City and Millwall, the two mid-table sides. The Canaries aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Panama defender Jose Cordoba serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, while both Gabriel Forsyth... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday lock horns in a highly-anticipated Boxing Day clash. The Boro aim to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth. Emmanuel Latte Lath is pushing for a recall to the starting XI after scoring as a substitu... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Coventry City will be aiming to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to Portsmouth when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 23. The Sky Blues are after their fifth home win of the process and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Borges Rodrigues, Wilson, and Wright re... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

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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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