Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Swansea City and Luton Town lock horns at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over QPR, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The opposition back-line should have Liam Cullen at bay as the in-form attacker scored a brace in the Boxing Day triumph, whil ... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Stoke City will be aiming to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. The Potters do not seem to be at their sharpest in the year finale, losing five of their last six games and, as a result, the bookies see them as big underdogs in this clash. Defender Michael Rose should be recalled to the starting XI, while midfielder Ben Pear ... Read More...

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

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

All eyes will be on Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Plymouth square off against each other in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday afternoon. The Yellows desperately needed a win against Cardiff City and they managed to get one, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team tha ... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

After rolling over Plymouth 4-0 on Boxing Day, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Millwall in the Championship round 24. The Sky Blues aim to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Lions. Josh Eccles should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace and recording ... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bristol City will look to build on their Boxing Day win over Luton Town as they host Portsmouth at Ashton Gate in round 24 of the Championship. The Robins proved their worth in their last league match, and they will be keen to maintain that momentum in front of their home fans. Nigel Pearson’s side has proven to be a tough nut to crack at home, and their recent form is surely g ... Read More...

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

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 Sigurdss ... 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 Tom ... 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 suspension, whil ... 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 injur ... 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 sidelines w ... 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, N ... 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 midfielder Tom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 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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