Championship Predictions

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Hull City and Swansea City square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Tigers are eyeing their first league win since October 1, 2024 and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the South Wales outfit. Hull City’s injury list, though, is pretty long, including the likes of Belloumi, Cartwright, Lo... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2024

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Kenilworth Road will host Friday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Derby County. The Hatters head into the match with a severely-weakened squad, with all Baptiste, Bell, Burke, Doughty, Mengi, and Walters missing out with injuries. Midfielder Liam Walsh is banned for the game following his sending-off in a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers.

The Rams, on the oth... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries failed to impress in a goalless draw with Portsmouth, with the team registering only five goal attempts, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. The likes of Forsyth, Gibbs, and Sargent continu... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

15 December 2024

14:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Watford welcome West Bromwich Albion to Vicarage Road in Championship round 21, with both sides eager to maintain their positive momentum. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last five league games, though their matches have largely been low-scoring affairs. With Tayo Dele-Bashiru and Ryan Ogbonna still sidelined through injury, boss Tom Cleverley will likely continue to rely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 December 2024 at 14:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Swansea City and Sunderland square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a 2-1 win over Plymouth and a triumph over Sunderland will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Cooper, Fisher, Ginnelly, and Parker continue to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Out-of-form Stoke City will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 21. The Potters are running down a blind alley, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for talented tactician Narcis Pelach and his men. The likes of Sam Gallagher, Bosun Lawal, and Ben Pearson are out of contention with injuries, but there ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Sheffield United will look to retain top position in the Championship standings when they take on Plymouth on Saturday afternoon. The Blades are on an eight-game winning run at home, but boss Chris Wilder must warn his men against complacency. Rhian Brewster should continue leading the line for the league leaders after scoring t... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Out-of-sorts Oxford United will try to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 21. The Yellows have been struggling at the back of late, but you should know that they have suffered only two defeats at home this season. All Bennett, Dembele, and Sibley are out of contention with injuries, while fit-again forwar... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Middlesbrough play host to Millwall at their Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Boro aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Leeds United and it has to be noted that they defeated Hull City 3-1 in their last home game. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Bangura, Lenihan, Morris, and Smith... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to extend their winning run to six games when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 21. The Riversiders have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. Senegal forward Makhtar Gueye is pushing for a s... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Leeds United, the two teams who defeated Cardiff City and Middlesbrough respectively in their last league games. The Lilywhites aim to revive their playoffs hopes, but they will have a mountain to climb against the automatic promotion hopefuls. Ched Evans continues to miss out with injury, while Montenegro forw... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Coventry City will be looking to recover from a 2-0 loss to WBA when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 21. The Sky Blues have been having their ups and downs of late, sharing the spoils with Cardiff, beating Millwall, while losing to WBA, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Tigers in front of home fans. All Borges Rodrigues, Wilson, and Wright ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 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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