Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2025

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Hillsborough Stadium when Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lock horn in the Steel City derby on Sunday. The Owls are brimming with confidence ahead of the local derby as they defeated both Plymouth (3-0) and Norwich City (3-2) in the last two league matches and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach. Both Akin F... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2025 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After holding Burnley to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, West Bromwich Albion will look to start a new winning run when they face Hull City on Matchday 38. The Baggies are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating the Tigers at the Hawthorns. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but midfielder Jayson Molumby serves a one-game ban. Def... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Swansea will try to claim a major scalp in the Championship round 38 when they take on Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The Swans are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but they will have a mountain to climb against the promotion hopefuls. Both Myles Peart-Harris and Kristian Pedersen remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the hom... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Portmouth

Portmouth

After failing to win the previous three league matches, Preston will look to return to winning ways when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 38. The Lilywhites have been involved in some low-scoring games of late, with the team obviously struggling in front of goal. However, Preston are seen as favourites to beat Portsmouth at their Deepdale. Brad Potts is a ma... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Portsmouth, Plymouth will look to move closer to the safe zone as they host Derby County to their Home Park on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims are desperate to secure the Championship survival and, no doubt, the midweek victory gave them a confidence boost for the upcoming challenges. Matthew Sorinola serves a one-game ban, while fellow defender Jul... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Saturday’s football game at Kassam Stadium pits together Oxford United and Watford, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Yellows are desperate to escape the danger zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hornets. As Elliott Moore limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Hull City on Wednesday evening, fellow defender Benjamin N... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Luton will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Cardiff City when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 38. The Hatters quickly bounced back from a massive 4-0 loss to Burnley, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they should not stop now. The good news for the home team is that defender Kal Naismith is back from suspension.

The Boro, meanwhile, aim to... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Coventry City and Sunderland square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Sky Blues aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Derby County and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Black Cats. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Jack Rudon... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Blackburn Rovers play host to Cardiff City at their Ewood Park on day 38 of the current Championship campaign. The Riversiders are on a four-game winless run, but a victory over Cardiff will see them stay in the playoffs race. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Yuki Ohashi and Sondre Tronstad are pushing for a start, while the likes of Batth, Beck, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Loftus Road when Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United go head to head in a highly-anticipated Championship clash. The Hoops are now on a four-game losing run and they face yet another uphill task against the Whites. Moroccan midfielder Ilias Chair is a major doubt after picking up a knock in a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough, with Karamoko Dembele likely to ste... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Stoke City, the two mid-table sides. The Lions are sitting in 13th place in the standings, but a win over Stoke will help them revive their playoffs hopes. Millwall failed to spoil Leeds’s party at Elland Road on Wednesday evening, but they are surely capable of matching the Potters in London. Bear in mind, t... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2025

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Following back-to-back draws with Hull City and Sheffield United, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways when they face Norwich City on Matchday 38. The Robins have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Friday’s clash. Ireland midfielder Mark Sykes is widely expected to return to the starting... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 April 2026 • 11:05 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
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • 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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1399 Goals in 539 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 539 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (306 times out of 539 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 45 27 11 7 93 45 +48 92 DDDWW
2 Ipswich Town 44 22 14 8 75 45 +30 80 WLDWD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
6 Wrexham 45 19 13 13 67 63 +4 70 LLWWL
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday - West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford - Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers - Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City - Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City - Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town - Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End - Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham - Middlesbrough

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