Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Portsmouth play host to Coventry City at their Fratton Park on day 22 of the new Championship campaign. The Pompey will try to recover from a massive 4-0 loss to Derby County, but they will have yet another big fish to fry against Coventry. Portsmouth’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Bowat, Farrell, Norris, O’Mahony. Williams, Yengi, and Shaughne... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Hull City and Swansea City square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Tigers are eyeing their first league win since October 1, 2024 and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the South Wales outfit. Hull City’s injury list, though, is pretty long, including the likes of Belloumi, Cartwright, Lo... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2024

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Kenilworth Road will host Friday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Derby County. The Hatters head into the match with a severely-weakened squad, with all Baptiste, Bell, Burke, Doughty, Mengi, and Walters missing out with injuries. Midfielder Liam Walsh is banned for the game following his sending-off in a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers.

The Rams, on the oth... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries failed to impress in a goalless draw with Portsmouth, with the team registering only five goal attempts, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. The likes of Forsyth, Gibbs, and Sargent continu... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

15 December 2024

14:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Watford welcome West Bromwich Albion to Vicarage Road in Championship round 21, with both sides eager to maintain their positive momentum. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last five league games, though their matches have largely been low-scoring affairs. With Tayo Dele-Bashiru and Ryan Ogbonna still sidelined through injury, boss Tom Cleverley will likely continue to rely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 December 2024 at 14:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Swansea City and Sunderland square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a 2-1 win over Plymouth and a triumph over Sunderland will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Cooper, Fisher, Ginnelly, and Parker continue to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Out-of-form Stoke City will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 21. The Potters are running down a blind alley, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for talented tactician Narcis Pelach and his men. The likes of Sam Gallagher, Bosun Lawal, and Ben Pearson are out of contention with injuries, but there ar... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Sheffield United will look to retain top position in the Championship standings when they take on Plymouth on Saturday afternoon. The Blades are on an eight-game winning run at home, but boss Chris Wilder must warn his men against complacency. Rhian Brewster should continue leading the line for the league leaders after scoring t... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Out-of-sorts Oxford United will try to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 21. The Yellows have been struggling at the back of late, but you should know that they have suffered only two defeats at home this season. All Bennett, Dembele, and Sibley are out of contention with injuries, while fit-again forwar... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Middlesbrough play host to Millwall at their Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Boro aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Leeds United and it has to be noted that they defeated Hull City 3-1 in their last home game. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Bangura, Lenihan, Morris, and Smith... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to extend their winning run to six games when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 21. The Riversiders have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive clean sheet and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. Senegal forward Makhtar Gueye is pushing for a s... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

14 December 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Leeds United, the two teams who defeated Cardiff City and Middlesbrough respectively in their last league games. The Lilywhites aim to revive their playoffs hopes, but they will have a mountain to climb against the automatic promotion hopefuls. Ched Evans continues to miss out with injury, while Montenegro forw... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 December 2024 at 12:30

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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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