Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Hull City at their Ewood Park on Matchday 24. The Riversiders want to finish 2024 in style and you should know that they are after their eighth home win of the process. Both Gilsenan and Wharton remain in the recovery room, while Sunday’s game comes too early for Iceland international Arnor Sig... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion go head to head at Bramall Lane in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Blades aim to recover from a heart-breaking loss to Burnley and they are seen as favourites to beat the Baggies at home ground. The likes of Seriki, Sachdev, Campbell, and Arblaster remain in the recovery room, while midfielder T... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Deepdale will host Sunday’s football game between Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Owls showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with the team coming from three goals behind to share the spoils with Middlesbrough and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Di’Shon Bernard is back from suspensio... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 Boxing Day win over Millwall, Norwich City will look to keep on climbing the standings when they take on Queens Park Rangers in yet another home fixture. The Canaries are eager to keep their Championship playoffs hopes alive and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the capital club. Benjamin Chrisene is a major doubt after limping off with in... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Stoke City will be aiming to put an end to their eight-game winless run when they face Leeds United in the closing match of the Boxing Day program. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Thursday’s clash could be the turning point for Narcis Pelach’s troops. Fit-again midfielder Lynden Gooch is pushing for a rare start, while Ben Pearson remains on the side... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

17:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Derby County and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be an interesting Boxing Day encounter. The Rams aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and you should know that they crushed Portsmouth 4-0 in their last home fixture. Both Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Craig Forsyth are pushing for a start, while the likes of Chirewa... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Thursday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Portsmouth, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2024/2025 Championship campaign. The Hornets aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Burnley and a win over Portsmouth could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Chile defender Francisco Sierralta is pushing for a start, while Nigeria midfielde... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Following back-to-back losses to Sunderland and Hull City, Swansea City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 23. The Swans suffered a dip in form, with the team dropping to 11th place in the standings, but they are surely capable of beating the Hoops on home soil. Brazil forward Ronald is pushing for a st... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Bramall Lane will be the centre of attention when Sheffield United and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Matchday 23. The Blades are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and their fourth clean sheet as well, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the league leaders. A man to watch in the home team will be Kieffer Moore, who s... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Preston will be aiming to recover from a 2-1 loss to QPR when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 23. The Lilywhites have drawn each of their last four home games, but they are still seen as slim favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Bear in mind, though, that Scotland defender Liam Lindsay serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in the last league mat... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Oxford United will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 23. The Yellows are on a three-game losing run in the Championship, but they are surely capable of matching the Bluebirds at their Kassam Stadium. Portugal forward Ruben Rodrigues is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Bennett, Dembele, Sibley, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Carrow Road will host a Boxing Day clash between Norwich City and Millwall, the two mid-table sides. The Canaries aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Panama defender Jose Cordoba serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, while both Gabriel Forsyth... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

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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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