Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Riversiders are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Sky Blues. Sondre Tronstad is unlikely to feature against Coventry City after limping off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Oxford United, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2025

12:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Sunday’s football game between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 27. The Whites aim to build on a hard-fought FA Cup win over Harrogate and you should know that they are after their eleventh home win of the process. Both Joe Rodon and David James are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while fit-again left-back J... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2025 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sunday’s football game between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 27. The Whites aim to build on a hard-fought FA Cup win over Harrogate and you should know that they are after their eleventh home win of the process. Both Joe Rodon and David James are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while fit-again left-back J... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Norwich City square off against each other in the Championship derby. The Blades aim to climb to automatic promotion berth, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Gustavo Hamer should be fit for Saturday’s game despite limping off with injury in a 2-1 win over Watford, while important defender Jac... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Portsmouth will be aiming to recover from a 3-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Middlesbrough in the Championship round 27. The Pompey are now on a three-game losing run in all competitions, but a triumph over Middlesbrough could see them escape the relegation zone. Home win, though, should not be considered as important forward Paddy Lane limped off with injury i... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Having shared the spoils with Plymouth in a postponed fixture, Oxford United will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Blackburn Rovers on Matchday 27. The Yellows are undefeated in the previous five league matches and they must be high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Sam Long picked up a knock in the midweek draw, with fellow defen... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Luton Town will be aiming to put an end to their five-game losing run in all competitions when they welcome Preston to their Kenilworth Road on Matchday 27. The Hatters do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Saturday’s clash could turn their fortunes around in the Championship. However, home win should not be considered as both Zack Nelson and Lamine Fanne picked up inju... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Watford lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Rams aim to put an end to their four-game losing run in all competitions, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Paul Warne’s troops. Warne mixed the squad in the FA Cup loss to Leyton, but the 51-year-old tactician is... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Coventry and Bristol City square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Sky Blues survived Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup round 3 and they are now on a quest to return to winning ways in the Championship. Frank Lampard’s men aim to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Following a 1-1 draw with Oxford United, Plymouth will be aiming to move closer to the safe zone when they take on Queens Park Rangers in yet another home fixture. The Pilgrims have been producing fine performances in all competitions ever since new boss Miron Muslic took over the reins and his men are surely capable of matching the capital club at Home Park. There are no fr... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Hull City, the two teams that shared the spoils with Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United respectively on Matchday 26. The Lions are on a four-game winless run in the Championship, but they faced no difficulties in the FA Cup triumph (3-0) over Dag & Red. January signing Aaron Connolly could make his Millwall d... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

There will be fireworks when Cardiff City and Swansea City go head to head in the South Wales derby on Saturday. The Bluebirds are undefeated in the previous five matches in all competitions and they are surely capable of making life difficult for Swansea at their Cardiff City Stadium. All Aaron Ramsey, David Turnbull, and Isaak Davies continue to miss out with injuries, whi... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 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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