Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

13:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Millwall play host to Oxford United at the Den on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Blackburn, losing to Norwich, while sharing the spoils with Coventry and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defenders Jake Cooper and Calum Scanlon should be the only absentees in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 13:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Following a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Watford in the Championship round 25. The Hoops were on the verge of beating the Canaries at Carrow Road, but Marcelino Nunez’s late goal eventually spoiled their party. Denmark forward Lucas Andersen is rated doubtful for Wednesday’s clash after limping... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Plymouth will try to put an end to their dreadful nine-game winless run in the Championship when they face Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Pilgrims have been struggling under Wayne Rooney this season and, as a result, the former Manchester United ace is on the verge of losing his job. Plymouth are desperate to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Oxford United, but they will have... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Sunday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Burnley will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Boro dropped a three-goal advantage in a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defender Rav van den Berg misses out through suspension, while both Solomon Brynn (goalkee... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

17:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Derby County will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over WBA when they take on Leeds United in the Championship round 24. The Rams quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and, no doubt, the Boxing Day win gave them a confidence boost. Jerry Yates is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts after putting an end to his dreadful goalless run, while Namibia defend... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 17:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Watford play host to Cardiff City at their Vicarage Road on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Hornets showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with talented midfielder Rocco Vata scoring a late goal to help the team beat Portsmouth at home. Watford aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have to do it without Germany forward Kwadwo Baah, w... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Swansea City and Luton Town lock horns at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over QPR, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The opposition back-line should have Liam Cullen at bay as the in-form attacker scored a brace in the Boxing Day triumph,... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Stoke City will be aiming to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest in the year finale, losing five of their last six games and, as a result, the bookies see them as big underdogs in this clash. Defender Michael Rose should be recalled to the starting XI, while midfielder Ben P... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

All eyes will be on Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Plymouth square off against each other in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday afternoon. The Yellows desperately needed a win against Cardiff City and they managed to get one, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After rolling over Plymouth 4-0 on Boxing Day, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Millwall in the Championship round 24. The Sky Blues aim to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Lions. Josh Eccles should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace and recordi... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bristol City will look to build on their Boxing Day win over Luton Town as they host Portsmouth at Ashton Gate in round 24 of the Championship. The Robins proved their worth in their last league match, and they will be keen to maintain that momentum in front of their home fans. Nigel Pearson’s side has proven to be a tough nut to crack at home, and their recent form is sur... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Hull City at their Ewood Park on Matchday 24. The Riversiders want to finish 2024 in style and you should know that they are after their eighth home win of the process. Both Gilsenan and Wharton remain in the recovery room, while Sunday’s game comes too early for Iceland international Arnor Sig... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 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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