Championship Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion go head to head at Bramall Lane in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Blades aim to recover from a heart-breaking loss to Burnley and they are seen as favourites to beat the Baggies at home ground. The likes of Seriki, Sachdev, Campbell, and Arblaster remain in the recovery room, while midfielder T... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Deepdale will host Sunday’s football game between Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Owls showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with the team coming from three goals behind to share the spoils with Middlesbrough and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Di’Shon Bernard is back from suspensio... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 Boxing Day win over Millwall, Norwich City will look to keep on climbing the standings when they take on Queens Park Rangers in yet another home fixture. The Canaries are eager to keep their Championship playoffs hopes alive and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the capital club. Benjamin Chrisene is a major doubt after limping off with in... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Stoke City will be aiming to put an end to their eight-game winless run when they face Leeds United in the closing match of the Boxing Day program. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Thursday’s clash could be the turning point for Narcis Pelach’s troops. Fit-again midfielder Lynden Gooch is pushing for a rare start, while Ben Pearson remains on the side... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

17:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Derby County and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be an interesting Boxing Day encounter. The Rams aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and you should know that they crushed Portsmouth 4-0 in their last home fixture. Both Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Craig Forsyth are pushing for a start, while the likes of Chirewa... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Thursday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Portsmouth, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2024/2025 Championship campaign. The Hornets aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Burnley and a win over Portsmouth could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Chile defender Francisco Sierralta is pushing for a start, while Nigeria midfielde... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Following back-to-back losses to Sunderland and Hull City, Swansea City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 23. The Swans suffered a dip in form, with the team dropping to 11th place in the standings, but they are surely capable of beating the Hoops on home soil. Brazil forward Ronald is pushing for a st... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Bramall Lane will be the centre of attention when Sheffield United and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Matchday 23. The Blades are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and their fourth clean sheet as well, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the league leaders. A man to watch in the home team will be Kieffer Moore, who s... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Preston will be aiming to recover from a 2-1 loss to QPR when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 23. The Lilywhites have drawn each of their last four home games, but they are still seen as slim favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Bear in mind, though, that Scotland defender Liam Lindsay serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in the last league mat... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Oxford United will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 23. The Yellows are on a three-game losing run in the Championship, but they are surely capable of matching the Bluebirds at their Kassam Stadium. Portugal forward Ruben Rodrigues is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Bennett, Dembele, Sibley, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Carrow Road will host a Boxing Day clash between Norwich City and Millwall, the two mid-table sides. The Canaries aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Panama defender Jose Cordoba serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, while both Gabriel Forsyth... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday lock horns in a highly-anticipated Boxing Day clash. The Boro aim to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth. Emmanuel Latte Lath is pushing for a recall to the starting XI after scoring as a substitu... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 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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