Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

All eyes will be on Hillsborough when two old rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County square off against each other in the Championship round 25. The Owls aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to Preston and you should know that they are eyeing their fifth home win of the process. Dominic Iorfa limped off with injury in the last league match, with Charlie McNeill likely to step ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Fratton Park will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between Portsmouth and Swansea City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the remainder of the season. The Pompey’s main goal is to secure the Championship survival, but their displays in back-to-back losses to Watford and Bristol City are not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming fe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Luton Town and Norwich City face each other at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hatters aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Swansea City and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Norwich. Bear in mind, though, that defender Josep Johnson misses the match through suspension.

The Canaries, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Whites are on a three-game winning run in the league and they must be high on confidence ahead of Wednesday’s encounter. Both Daniel James and Manor Solomon should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as substitutes in a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Wednesday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Coventry City. The Bluebirds aim to build on a 2-1 win over Watford and a triumph over Coventry should see them escape the relegation zone. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Callum Robinson, who scored a brace against the Hornets, while both O’Dowda and Willock are major doubt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Burnley play host to Stoke City at their Turf Moor in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Clarets aim to climb to automatic promotion berth and you should know that they are eyeing their seventh home win of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Beyer, Ramsey, and Manuel Hedilazio remain in the recovery room.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

13:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Millwall play host to Oxford United at the Den on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Blackburn, losing to Norwich, while sharing the spoils with Coventry and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defenders Jake Cooper and Calum Scanlon should be the only absentees in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 13:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Following a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Watford in the Championship round 25. The Hoops were on the verge of beating the Canaries at Carrow Road, but Marcelino Nunez’s late goal eventually spoiled their party. Denmark forward Lucas Andersen is rated doubtful for Wednesday’s clash after limping ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Plymouth will try to put an end to their dreadful nine-game winless run in the Championship when they face Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Pilgrims have been struggling under Wayne Rooney this season and, as a result, the former Manchester United ace is on the verge of losing his job. Plymouth are desperate to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Oxford United, but they will have ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Sunday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Burnley will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Boro dropped a three-goal advantage in a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defender Rav van den Berg misses out through suspension, while both Solomon Brynn (goalkee ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

17:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Derby County will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over WBA when they take on Leeds United in the Championship round 24. The Rams quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and, no doubt, the Boxing Day win gave them a confidence boost. Jerry Yates is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts after putting an end to his dreadful goalless run, while Namibia defend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 17:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Watford play host to Cardiff City at their Vicarage Road on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Hornets showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with talented midfielder Rocco Vata scoring a late goal to help the team beat Portsmouth at home. Watford aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have to do it without Germany forward Kwadwo Baah, w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 May 2026 • 09:18 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
Hull CityHull CityMillwallMillwall08/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSouthamptonSouthampton09/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallHull CityHull City11/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough12/05/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough23/05/2026, 16:30
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1444 Goals in 557 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (278 times out of 557 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 557 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 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.04
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.15
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 2 Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

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