Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 April 2025

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a 1-1 draw with Stoke City, Preston will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 42. The Lilywhites have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Portsmouth, losing to Derby County, while sharing the spoils with aforementioned Stoke City. Preston find themselves comfortably mid-table, and with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 April 2025 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 April 2025

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Norwich City and Sunderland square off against each other at Carrow Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Canaries aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Plymouth and a win over Sunderland will see them revive their playoffs hopes. A man to watch in the home team will be Joshua Sargent, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while the likes of C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 April 2025 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

8 April 2025

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and Burnley lock horns in the Championship round 41. The Rams are desperate to secure the Championship survival and a win over Burnley could see them escape the danger zone. Both Ryan Nyambe and David Ozoh continue to miss out with injuries, while fit-again forward Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is pushing for a rare start. The Clarets, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 April 2025 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 April 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bristol City will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Watford when they take on West Bromwich Albion in the Championship round 41. The Robins have won four of their last five home games, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of WBA’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Bermuda forward Nakhi Wells, who has been scoring goals for fun of late. Both Ge ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 April 2025 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 April 2025

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Ewood Park will host Tuesday’s Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday. The Riversiders aim to put an end to their five-game losing run, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Forward Yuki Ohashi is pushing for a start, while all Wharton, Weimann, Leonard, Kargbo, Dennis, Carter, and Brittain remain in the treatment ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 April 2025 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

After holding Leeds United, Swansea City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Derby County in the Championship round 40. The Swans are only five points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Saturday’s game is of big importance for Alan Sheehan’s troops. Defender Kristian Pedersen remains on the sidelines with injury, while midfielder Goncalo Franco will be ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to move closer to the playoffs berth when they welcome Hull City to their Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are on a three-game losing run at home, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Hull City on Matchday 40. Defender Max Lowe continues to miss out with injury, while both Stuart Armstrong and Yan Valery are out of content ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Loftus Road will be the centre of attention when Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City square off against each other in the Championship round 40. The Hoops do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team collecting only one point in total from the last five league matches and they must be low on confidence following a 3-1 loss to Stoke City. South Korean forward Min-Hyuk Yan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Preston and Stoke City square off against each other at Deepdale in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Lilywhites aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Derby County, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Paul Heckingbottom’s troops. The likes of Ali McCann, Brad Potts, and Jack Whatmough continue ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Home Park when Plymouth and Norwich City go head to head in the Championship round 40. The Pilgrims have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Portsmouth, losing to Derby, while sharing the spoils with Watford. However, they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure yet another Championship survival. Both Mus ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Kassam Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Oxford United and Sheffield United. The Yellows aim to escape the danger zone and the fact that they defeated Watford 1-0 in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism. Defender Elliott Moore remains in the recovery room, but the 28-year-old should be the only absentee in the home team. The Blades, on th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Portsmouth, the two mid-table sides. The Lions aim to revive their playoffs hopes and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Pompey. Summer signing Mihailo Ivanovic is in line for a recall to the starting XI, while goalkeeper Liam Roberts continues to miss out through suspension. Portsmouth, on the other hand ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
29 October 2026 • 14:16 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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham30/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichWatfordWatford31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPrestonPreston31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesCardiffCardiff31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonBristol CityBristol City31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallDerbyDerby31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughCharltonCharlton31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyPortsmouthPortsmouth31/10/2026, 15:00
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.6
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 28%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.31
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 697

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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