Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Bristol City will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Burnley when they take on Watford in the Championship round 40. The Robins continue with fine performances at home, with the team winning three of their last four games at Ashton Gate Stadium and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Both Ross McCrorie and Nakhi Wells are in line ... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

13:30

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Sunderland

Sunderland

West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland take on each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Baggies failed to spoil Norwich City’s party at Carrow Road, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Defender Darnell Furlong is back from suspension, while there are no fresh injury concerns in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 13:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Luton Town will look to claim a major scalp in the Championship round 40 when they take on promotion hopefuls Leeds United on Matchday 40. The Hatters aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hull City, but they will have a big fish to fry against the star-studded Hatters. With no fresh injury worries to report, Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield is unlikely to make changes to t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2025

12:30

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Burnley

Burnley

There will be fireworks when Coventry City and Burnley go head to head in the Championship derby. The Sky Blues have been struggling on the road of late, but they are on a four-game winning run at home ground. Goalkeeper Oliver Dovin is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 3-1 loss to Sheffield United, with Bradley Collins likely to step up. The Clarets, on the oth ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2025 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 April 2025

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to put an end to their four-game losing run when they face Middlesbrough in a an-eagerly awaited Championship game. The Riversiders have suffered a dip in form and they must be low on confidence following four consecutive league defeats. Owen Beck is a major doubt after picking up a knock in a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth, with Ryan Hedges likely to st ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 April 2025 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2025

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Wednesday’s football game between Derby County and Preston will close the Championship round 40. The Rams are on a three-game winning run and they must be high on confidence ahead of Preston’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Marcus Harness, who scored a brace in a 3-2 win over Plymouth, while the likes of Blackett-Taylor, Brown, Nelson, Osborn, Ozoh, Roofe, Salve ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2025 at 19:45

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sunderland will be aiming to recover from a 3-0 loss to Coventry City when they take on Millwall on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats are eyeing their 12th home win of the process and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Millwall. Ajibola Alese remains on the sidelines with injury, while fellow defender Nial Huggins will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Stoke City will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Millwall when they take on Queens Park Rangers in the Championship round 39. The Potters defeated Blackburn Rovers 1-0 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of QPR’s visit. All Gibson, Gooch, Sidibe, and Wilson-Esbrand are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the ho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s Championship game at Fratton Park pits together Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams that were beaten by Preston and Cardiff City respectively before the international break. The Pompey are only four points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this match is of big importance for the home team. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Colby Bis ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Norwich City will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City when they take on WBA on Matchday 39. The Canaries have suffered a dip in form and, as a result, they have slim chances of booking their spot in the playoffs. Fit-again midfielder Marcelo Nunez is pushing for a start, while the likes of Chrisene, Dobbin, Forsyth, Gibbs, Gunn, a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Following a goalless draw with Luton Town, Middlesbrough will look to move closer to stay in the playoffs race when they face Oxford United on Saturday afternoon. The Boro were having their ups and downs before the international break, with the team losing to Swansea, beating QPR, while playing out the aforementioned draw with Luton. Middlesbrough’s injury list remains pretty l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Leeds United will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they face Swansea City in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Whites are leading the chase for automatic promotion, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Daniel Farke’s men dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with QPR before the international break, but they are seen as hot favou ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 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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