Championship Predictions

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 April 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County, Luton Town will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 44. Despite winning Friday’s relegation six-pointer, the Hatters are still sitting in bottom three, meaning that Monday’s clash could be crucial in their battle for survival. With no fresh injury worries to r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 April 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

21 April 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Leeds United will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 44. The Whites are on the right track to secure automatic Premier League promotion, but boss Daniel Farke must warn his men against complacency. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Israel international Manor Solomon, who has found his goal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 April 2025 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 April 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Monday’s football game at MKM Stadium pits together Hull City and Preston, the two bottom-table sides. Hull City are desperate to escape the danger zone, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for them. The bad news for the hosts is that midfielder Matt Crooks misses out through suspension, while defender Sean McLoughlin is expected to drop to the bench fol ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 April 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 April 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Cardiff City will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back losses to Stoke City and Sheffield United when they take on Oxford United on Monday afternoon. The Bluebirds are desperate to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nil against the fellow relegation-threatened team. Both Alex Robertson and Rubin Colwill are rated doubtful for Monday’s cl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 April 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Friday’s football game between Oxford United and Leeds United will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 43. The Yellows aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and they will give 100% to claim a major scalp this weekend. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Blades at the w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

17:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sheffield United will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Championship when they face Cardiff City at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are five points behind the automatic promotion berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home team. Former Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz is pushing for a start, while all Arblaster ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Vicarage Road when Watford and Burnley go head to head in the Championship round 43. The Hornets are seven points behind top six, meaning that they have slim playoffs chances. However, the hope dies last and we are positive that Tom Cleverley’s troops will go all guns blazing at the Clarets. Both Kwadwo Baah and Giorgi Chakvetadze are out o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Friday’s football game at Swansea City Stadium pits together Swansea City and Hull City, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Swans aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, while the Tigers are determined to escape the danger zone. Swansea, though, are seen as favourites to win Friday’s clash as they are on a three-game winning run in the Champio ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Potters aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City and their fine form in April is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s visit. Sam Gallagher is pushing for a recall, while both Sidibe and Stevens rema ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

After failing to spoil Leeds United’s party at Elland Road, Preston will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Friday afternoon. The Lilywhites are sitting in 16th place in the standings, seven points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that they would be happy with one point from the match. All Ali McCann, Brad Potts, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Norwich play host to Portsmouth at their Carrow Road in the Championship round 43. The Canaries are ten points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Jacob Lungi Sorensen limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Burnley, with Marcelino Nunez likely to step up. Jack Stacey is pushing for a start after scoring as a subs ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

18 April 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Middlesbrough will try to make amends for back-to-back losses to Leeds United and Millwall when they welcome Plymouth to their Riverside Stadium on Great Friday. The Boro have been facing a tough fixture list in April, but they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Pilgrims in front of home fans. Middlesbrough’s injury list remains pretty long, but Michael Carrick can cou ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 April 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 September 2026 • 11:14 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
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.61
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.5 min/Goal (237 Goals in 83 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (35 times out of 83 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (55 times out of 83 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 29%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.81
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.89
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.57
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 Middlesbrough 7 4 2 1 14 10 +4 14 WDWWD
5 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Lincoln City 7 3 2 2 6 6 0 11 WDDWW
10 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
11 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
12 Millwall 7 3 1 3 13 13 0 10 LLWLD
13 Bristol City 7 3 1 3 10 12 -2 10 WWWLL
14 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
15 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
16 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City - Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall - West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City - Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers

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