Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 January 2025

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Portsmouth and Millwall face each other at Fratton Park in a postponed Championship game. The Pompey aim to recover from a heavy 5-1 loss to WBA and they are in need for points in their battle for survival. Portsmouth are still hit by injuries, with all Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Regan Poole, Jacob Farrell, Mark O’Mahony, Kusini Yengi, and Paddy Lane missing out. Janu... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 January 2025 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 January 2025

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

There will be fireworks when Burnley and Leeds go head to head at Turf Moor in the Premier League derby. The Clarets rolled over Plymouth 5-0 on Wednesday evening, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Leeds. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Zian Flemming, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while there are no fresh injur... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 January 2025 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

West Bromwich Albion will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Baggies have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. All Bartley, Ajayi, Dike, and Maja are sidelined with injuries for the home side.

The Pompey, on the other hand, have been ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Sunderland will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 29. The Black Cats are determined to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to turn the dream into reality. Kane Wilson limped off with injury in the midweek triumph, with Tom Barkhuizen likely to sneak into the... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers will look to maintain their momentum when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Loftus Road. The Hoops head into this clash buoyed by back-to-back wins over Plymouth Argyle and Hull City, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday's clash. With renewed confidence and home advantage, QPR will try to make it three victories in a row.

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This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Deepdale will host Saturday’s football game between Preston and Middlesbrough, the two teams that defeated Watford and WBA respectively at the weekend. The Lilywhites are on a three-game unbeaten run in the Championship, but they need to keep improving their game if they are to revive their playoffs hopes. Brad Potts remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh inj... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

In-form Coventry City will look to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions when they take on Watford on Saturday afternoon. The Sky Blues have been impressive at the back of late and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in upcoming fixtures. Bearing any fresh injury concerns, Frank Lampard is unlikely to make changes to the team that defe... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Derby County, the two relegation-threatened team. The Bluebirds are undefeated in the previous six league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to avoid relegation. Defender Perry Ng is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while the likes of Turnbull, Reindo... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Following a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 29. The Robins are eager to move closer to the playoffs berth, but they will have a big fish to fry against Blackburn. Both Ayman Benarous and Cameron Pring are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Stoke City will try to recover from a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth when they face Oxford United in the Championship round 29. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team playing out a slim goalless draw with Plymouth in their last home game. New boss Mark Robins is eager to record his first win with Stoke City and we are positive that his men will go all guns bl... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Norwich City will be aiming to recover from back-to-back defeats to Sheffield United and Leeds United. The Canaries aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s game. Forward Borja Sainz is back from suspension, while midfielder Gabriel Forsyth continues to miss out with injury. All Cordoba, Forson, Fo... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Millwall. The Hatters are desperate to escape the relegation zone and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Lions. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, all Baptiste, Burke, Chong, Lockyer, and Mengi remain in the recovery room.

The capital,... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 April 2026 • 11:05 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
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1399 Goals in 539 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 539 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (306 times out of 539 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 45 27 11 7 93 45 +48 92 DDDWW
2 Ipswich Town 44 22 14 8 75 45 +30 80 WLDWD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
6 Wrexham 45 19 13 13 67 63 +4 70 LLWWL
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday - West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford - Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers - Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City - Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City - Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town - Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End - Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham - Middlesbrough

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