Championship Predictions

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a goalless draw with Oxford United, Burnley will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 8. The Clarets have a chance to climb to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Pilgrims. Forward Jaidon Anthony is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while the likes of N... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 September 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City will be looking to extend their winning run in the Championship when they host Bristol City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans have shown signs of improvement recently, claiming back-to-back victories against Norwich and Coventry, which has boosted their confidence. With home advantage and almost a full squad to choose from, only Andrew Fisher and Josh Ginnel... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

There will be fireworks when Watford and Sunderland square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Hornets aim to bounce back from the EFL Cup loss to Man City, but they will have yet another big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing Black Cats. Both Daniel Bachmann and Francisco Sierralta limped off with injuries in a 4-1 loss to Norwich City... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Portsmouth will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Sheffield United on Matchday 7. The Pompey have been struggling at the back of late and you should know that they have conceded 10 goals in total in the last four league matches. Midfielder Jacob Farrell should miss out with injury for the home team.

The Blade... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Burnley square off against each other in the Championship round 7. The Yellows have been impressive at home ground this term and, no doubt, they are eager to keep their 100% record intact. However, home win should not be considered this time out as important midfielder Joshua McEachran has joined the likes of Cameron ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Millwall welcome Preston to their Den in the Championshio round 7. The Lions have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Sheffield Wednesday, losing to Luton Town, while sharing the spoils with QPR. Both Josh Coburn and Billy Mitchell are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. The Lilywhites, on the other hand, head into the m... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

After failing to spoil Sunderland’s party at Stadium of Light, Middlesbrough will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Stoke City on Matchday 7. The Boro are eager to move closer to the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Potters. The likes of Dael Fry, Darragh Lenihan, Jonathan Howson, Tom Smith, Marcus Forss, a... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Leeds United will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Cardiff City when they take on Coventry City in the Championship round 7. The Whites quickly bounced back from a heart-breaking loss to Burnley, but Daniel Farke’s men need to keep on making progress if they are to return to the Premier League. With no fresh injury worries to report, Farke is unlikely to make changes t... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Hull City will be looking to build on a 3-1 win over Stoke City as they host Cardiff City at the MKM Stadium. The Tigers have regained confidence after that much-needed win and will aim to continue their momentum in front of home fans. However, Hull will be without several players, including Oscar Zambrano, Dogukan Sinik, Harvey Cartwright, Ryan Longman, and Andy Smith, who ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Hillsborough will be the centre of attention when Sheffield Wednesday and WBA square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Owls aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town, but they face yet another difficult task against the league leaders. Jamaica defender Di’Shon Bernard is banned for the match, while goalkeeper Ben Hamer remains on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Pride Park will host Saturday’s football game between Derby County and Norwich City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings. The Rams aim to keep their 100% record at home intact and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in the round 7 clash. The likes of Liam Thompson, David Ozoh, Kane Wilson, and Jake Rooney remain on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

12:30

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QPR

QPR

Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Riversiders are eyeing their third consecutive clean sheet and it has to be noted that they outplayed Bristol City 3-0 in their last home game. Defender Owen Beck is banned for the match, while all Callum B... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
29 January 2026 • 14:22 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 818

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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