Championship Predictions

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2025

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Plymouth will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers when they take on Burnley in the Championship round 28. The Pilgrims are on a thirteen-game winless run in the league and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Even though Plymouth have improved defensively ever since manager Wayne Rooney left the club, we are not tempted to put our mon... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2025

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City square off against each other at Hillsborough in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Owls aim to recover from a 3-0 loss to Leeds United and their recent fine run at home is surely fuelling fans with optimism. Midfielder Marvin Johnson is pushing for a recall to the starting eleven, while both Akin Famewo and Dominic Ior... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2025 at 19:45

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2025

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Portsmouth and Stoke City square off against each other at Fratton Park in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Pompey desperately needed a win against Middlesbrough and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced midfielder Matt Ri... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2025 at 19:45

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2025

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

Following a routine 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United will look to retain top position in the Championship standings when they take on Norwich City on Matchday 28. The Whites are leading the chase for automatic promotion, but boss Daniel Farke must warn his men against complacency. Largie Ramazani is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute at the weeke... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2025 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

20:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Millwall and Cardiff City square off against each other at the Den in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Lions aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Hull City and a victory over Cardiff City will see them escape the danger zone. Both Joshua Coburn and Aidomo Emakhu are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. You shoul... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 20:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Watford and Preston take on each other at Vicarage Road in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Tuesday’s program. The Hornets desperately needed a win over Derby County and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their five-game winless run in all competitions. This triumph gave Watford players a confidence boost and, as a result, t... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Tuesday’s football game at Swansea.com Stadium pits together Swansea City and Sheffield United. The Swans aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship and a win over Sheffield United will see them revive their playoffs hopes. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Kristian Pedersen and Oliver Cooper remain in the recovery room... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Oxford United will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 28. The Yellows are on a three-game winning run at home, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Luton. Tyler Goodrham misses out through suspension, while Owen Dale remains on the sidelines with injury for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to Portsmouth when they take on WBA in the Championship round 28. The Boro have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but Tuesday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for Michail Carrick’s troops. Goalkeeper Solomon Brynn remains in the recovery room, alongside the likes of Alex Bangura, Darragh Lenihan, and... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Hull City and Queens Park Rangers face each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Tigers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall and a triumph over QPR will could see them escape the danger zone. Both Mohamed Belloumi and Dogukan Sinik remain in the recovery room, while Lewie Coyle is unlikely to feature after picking up an... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Pride Park will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Derby County and Sunderland, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Rams are on a four-game losing run in the English second tier, meaning that boss Paul Warne is under big pressure ahead of the midweek clash. Both Nat Phillips and David Ozoh remain in the recovery room, but there are no fre... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Riversiders are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Sky Blues. Sondre Tronstad is unlikely to feature against Coventry City after limping off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Oxford United, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 March 2026 • 23:38 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
WatfordWatfordWrexhamWrexham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonNorwichNorwich18/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1171 Goals in 453 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (225 times out of 453 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (254 times out of 453 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.1
Shots / Match (Home) 14.1
Shots / Match (Away) 10.99
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 874

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 38 23 8 7 78 40 +38 77 WWWWL
2 Middlesbrough 38 20 10 8 59 37 +22 70 DWWLD
3 Ipswich Town 37 19 11 7 66 38 +28 68 WWDDW
4 Millwall 38 20 8 10 52 43 +9 68 WWWWL
5 Hull City 38 19 6 13 59 56 +3 63 WLLWL
6 Wrexham 37 16 12 9 57 47 +10 60 WWWLW
7 Southampton 37 15 12 10 60 48 +12 57 DWWDW
8 Derby County 38 16 9 13 55 48 +7 57 LWWLW
9 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
10 Watford 37 13 13 11 47 45 +2 52 WLWDL
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Norwich City 37 15 6 16 51 45 +6 51 LWWWW
13 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
14 Bristol City 38 14 9 15 49 49 0 51 WLLLD
15 Sheffield United 38 15 5 18 53 52 +1 50 LWDLD
16 Queens Park Rangers 38 14 8 16 49 60 -11 50 LLLLW
17 Preston North End 38 12 13 13 42 48 -6 49 DLLLL
18 Charlton Athletic 38 12 12 14 36 45 -9 48 DLWWD
19 Leicester City 38 11 11 16 51 60 -9 44 DLDWL
20 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 9 18 36 49 -13 42 LLDLW
21 Portsmouth 37 10 10 17 36 48 -12 40 LLDLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 38 10 10 18 39 54 -15 40 DLDDW
23 Oxford United 38 9 12 17 36 49 -13 39 LWWWD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 38 1 9 28 23 76 -53 12 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City 1 - 2 Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 2 - 0 Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City 3 - 1 Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Derby County

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County - Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town - Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City - Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford - Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City - Coventry City

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