Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The South Wales outfit aim to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 loss to Portsmouth, but they face yet another tough challenge against the Baggies. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Cooper, Fisher, Ginnelly, Parke... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

After holding ten-man Burnley to a goalless draw at Turf Moor, Stoke City will not a have better chance than this to return to winning ways as they play host to struggling Plymouth on Saturday afternoon. The Potters defeated Sunderland thanks to Thomas Cannon’s late goal in their last home game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Plymou... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2025

12:30

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Burnley

Burnley

After holding star-studded Leeds United to a draw at Elland Road, Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways when they face Burnley in yet another Championship derby. The Riversiders failed to win the previous four league matches, but their performance in the clash with Leeds is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Japan forward Yuki ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2025 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Wednesday’s clash between Sunderland and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Stoke City and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the midweek derby. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Abdul Samed, Abdullahi, Ballard, Browne, Hu... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 20:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

17:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Wednesday’s football game at MKM Stadium pits together Hull City and Middlesbrough, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Tigers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn, but they face an uphill task against the promotion-chasing Boro. With no fresh injury worries to report, Ruben Selles is unlikely to make changes to the team that defe... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 17:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

WBA welcome Preston to their Hawthorns in the first game of the year, with the Baggies looking to return to winning ways following a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United. West Brom did well to share the spoils with the promotion hopefuls at Bramall Lane and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home te... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

All eyes will be on Hillsborough when two old rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County square off against each other in the Championship round 25. The Owls aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Preston and you should know that they are eyeing their fifth home win of the process. Dominic Iorfa limped off with injury in the last league match, with Charlie McNeill likely to step... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Fratton Park will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between Portsmouth and Swansea City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the remainder of the season. The Pompey’s main goal is to secure the Championship survival, but their displays in back-to-back losses to Watford and Bristol City are not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming fe... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Luton Town and Norwich City face each other at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hatters aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Swansea City and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Norwich. Bear in mind, though, that defender Josep Johnson misses the match through suspension.

The Canaries, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Whites are on a three-game winning run in the league and they must be high on confidence ahead of Wednesday’s encounter. Both Daniel James and Manor Solomon should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as substitutes in a... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Wednesday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Coventry City. The Bluebirds aim to build on a 2-1 win over Watford and a triumph over Coventry should see them escape the relegation zone. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Callum Robinson, who scored a brace against the Hornets, while both O’Dowda and Willock are major doubt... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Burnley play host to Stoke City at their Turf Moor in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Clarets aim to climb to automatic promotion berth and you should know that they are eyeing their seventh home win of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Beyer, Ramsey, and Manuel Hedilazio remain in the recovery room.

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This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

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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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