Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2025

12:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Portsmouth will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Luton Town when they welcome Leeds United to their Fratton Park in the closing match of the Championship round 36. Following three consecutive league wins, Portsmouth were beaten by the Hatters, but, as things stand now, John Mousinho’s men should not find it hard to secure the survival. January signing Kaide Gordon is push... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2025 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

West Bromwich Albion will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 36. The Baggies have been having their ups and downs of late, but they are still seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. DR Congo midfielder Grady Diangana is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while all Semi Ajayi, Jed Wallace, and Josh Maja continu... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Having shared the spoils with Preston on Tuesday evening, Swansea City will look to start a new winning run in the Championship when they take on Middlesbrough on Matchday 36. The Swans outplayed Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in their last home game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Middlesbrough’s visit. As Myles Peart-Harris limped off with injury in the... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

After surviving Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, Sunderland will look to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 36. The Black Cats proved their worth against the Owls, but they need to keep on improving their game to secure a top-two finish. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented Spanish forw... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Preston in the Championship round 36. The Blades are eager to stay in the automatic promotion and you should know that they are eyeing their 13th home win of the process. The opposition back-line should have Chile forward Ben Brereton Diaz, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Plymouth will be looking to recover from a 2-0 loss to Hull City when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 36. The Pilgrims aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Owls. As Plymouth have been producing much better showings at home than on the road this season, home win should definitely be... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Pride Park will host Saturday’s Championship game between Derby County and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Rams are sitting in the relegation zone and they must be low on confidence following three consecutive defeats in the English second tier. Derby’s injury list is pretty long, including the likes of Blackett-Taylor, Br... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Burnley will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City when they face Luton Town in the Championship round 36. The Clarets have been scoring goals for fun of late, but they need to keep on winning if they are to secure automatic promotion. Both Aaron Ramsey and Jordan Beyer remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absen... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Middlesbrough and Millwall, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Robins have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers. With no fresh injury worries to report, manager Liam Manning is unlikely to make ch... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Saturday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Millwall, the two mid-table sides. The Hornets aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Milwall. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Kevin Keben, Kwadwo Baah, Pierre Dwomoh, and Daniel Bachmann remain in the treatment ro... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

High-flying Coventry City will be aiming to extend their winning run to five games when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 36. The Sky Blues have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Jack Rudoni, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late. Rudoni suffered a m... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 March 2025

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Following a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, Norwich City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Oxford United on Matchday 36. Lewis Dobbin limped off with injury in the last league match, with Ante Crnac being ready to step up. All McLean, Jurasek, Gibbs, Forsyth, and Forson are out of contention with injuries for the home side.

The... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 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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