Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2024

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Blackburn Rovers will look to kickstart the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Derby County on Friday evening. The Riversiders are determined to return to the Premier League, but that is easier said than done. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Makhtar Gueye, Yuki Ohashi, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, and Jack Barrett, while forwa... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2024 at 20:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 May 2024

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

A spot in the Premier League will be at stake when Leeds United and Southampton square off against each other in the playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. The Whites rolled over Norwich City 4-0 to set up a meeting with Southampton and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the decider. Barring any fresh injury worries, Daniel Farke is unlikely to make cha... Read More...

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

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2024

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on St. Mary’s Stadium when Southampton and West Bromwich Albion go head to head in the Championship playoffs semis, return leg. The Saints failed to turn their dominance in possession into victor in the first leg, but they are surely capable of beating the Baggies at home ground. All Stuart Armstrong, Gavin Bazunu, and Juan Larios are sidelined with injuri... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2024 at 20:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 May 2024

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Leeds United and Norwich City lock horns at Elland Road on Thursday evening. The two teams played out a goalless draw in the first leg, but the Whites are seen as hot favourites to win the reverse fixture. Both Pascal Struijk and Patrick Bamford are sidelined with injuries, while Wales winger Daniel James has r... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 May 2024 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2024

14:15

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Southampton

Southampton

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when West Bromwich Albion and Southampton lock horns in a highly-anticipated double-header. WBA head into the first leg following a routine 3-0 win over Preston, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Southampton. Both Jayson Molumby and Daryl Dike are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspende... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2024 at 14:15

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2024

12:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Leeds United go head to head in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Canaries suffered a 1-0 loss at Birmingham in their last game of the regular season, but they are surely capable of matching the Whites in front of home fans. All Ashley Barnes, Liam Gibbs, and Onel Hernandez are out of contention with injurie... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2024 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Following three consecutive defeats in the Championship, West Bromwich Albion will try to finish the season in great manner when they take on Preston on Matchday 46. The Baggies are one point away from booking their spot in the playoffs and they are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Saturday’s encounter. Brandon Thomas-Asante is widely expected to return to the starti... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Swansea City and Millwall, the two teams who almost level on points in the standings square off against each other on the last day of the season. The Swans have been producing fine performances of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Norwich City following three consecutive league wins and they must be high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Liam Gibbs, Dimit... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday will try to avoid relegation when they take on Sunderland at Stadium of Light on the last day of the season. As the Owls should be happy with one point from the match, we are positive that they will adopt a cautious approach in the decider. Barring any fresh injury worries, Danny Rohl is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Baggies. Both... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Stoke City will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Plymouth and Southampton when they face Bristol City in the last game of the season. The Potters have been in a fine form in the season finale and they surely want to finish the 2023/2024 Championship campaign in style. All Ryan Mmaee, Lynden Gooch, and Ben Pearson are out of contention with injuries for the home s... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Rotherham United play host to Cardiff City at their Aesseal New York Stadium on the last day of the season. The Millers are having a season to forget and given their dreadful winless run in the Championship, home win should not be considered. Fit-again defender Grant Hall is pushing for a start as well as fellow defender Femi Seriki, while all Cafu, Peter Kioso, Christ Tiehi... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Plymouth and Hull City square off against each other at Home Park in what is expected to be the most interesting game of Saturday’s program. The Pilgrims are desperate to secure the Championship survival and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Neil Dewsnip has a luxury to field the best possible side against Hull City.

The Tigers, on the other hand,... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 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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