Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 August 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

There will be fireworks when Swansea City and Cardiff City go head to head in the South Wales derby on Sunday afternoon. The Swans aim to build on a 3-0 win over Preston and they are surely capable of matching the Bluebirds in front of home fans. Scotland midfielder Azeem Abdulai is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last league match, while the likes o... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 August 2024 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Watford will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Stoke City when they take on Derby County on Matchday 3. The Hornets want to keep their 100% record intact and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Derby County. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be DR Congo international Edo Kayembe, who has already found his goal-scoring touch. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Stadium of Light will be the centre of attention when Sunderland and Burnley square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Black Cats made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Cardiff City (2-0) on the road and Sheffield Wednesday (4-0) at home. Sunderland aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have a bi... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, the two old rivals. The Potters aim to recover from a 3-0 loss to Watford and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Lynden Gooch has joined the likes of Ben Pearson and Ryan Mmaee in the recovery room, while teenage midfielder is pushing for his first start... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Preston will be aiming to make amends for a 3-0 loss to Swansea City when they face Luton Town in the Championship round 3. The Lilywhites made a slow start to the season, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Midfielder Sam Greenwood is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while midfielder Alistair McCann remains on the sidelines with... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Sheffield United go head to head in the Championship derby. The Canaries have yet to find their best form, but it has to be noted that they were on the verge of beating Blackburn Rovers in their last league match (2-2). Ashley Barnes remains on the sidelines with injury, but the former Leicester forward should be the only... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Derby County when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 3. The Boro defeated Swansea in their first home game of the season, which is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Portsmouth. All Tom Smith, Marcus Forss, and Alex Bangura remain in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Oxford United square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game on Saturday afternoon. The Riversiders have been scoring goals for fun in the new campaign and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the newcomers. A man to keep an eye on in the home team wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Queens Park Rangers play host to Plymouth at their Loftus Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Hoops are determined to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Pilgrims. Experienced midfielder Jack Colback is banned for the match, while forward Lucas Andersen is unlikely to recover in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

MKM Stadium will be the centre of attention when Hull City and Millwall lock horns in the Championship round 3 on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers head into the match following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Plymouth and they are now on a quest to record their first win of the season. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Harvey Cartwright and... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Bristol City will be aiming to build on a thrilling 4-3 win over Millwall when they take on Coventry City on Matchday 3. The Robins looked sharp in front of goal at the weekend and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Coventry City. Both Mayulu and Twine are pushing for recalls after the duo got their names on the scoresheet against... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Hillsborough will host Friday’s Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United. The Owls aim to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Sunderland, but they face yet another difficult task against the promotion hopefuls. Michael Smith is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while goalkeeper Ben Hamer remains in the recovery room. Ike Ugbo is pushing for a... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2024 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 April 2026 • 18:45 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
PortsmouthPortsmouthOxford UnitedOxford United06/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich06/04/2026, 13:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWest BromwichWest Bromwich06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichBirmingham CityBirmingham City06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonQPRQPR06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayLeicesterLeicester06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough06/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton07/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall10/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventrySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichIpswichIpswich11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBristol CityBristol City11/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterSwanseaSwansea11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughPortsmouthPortsmouth11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWatfordWatford11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedHull CityHull City11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonDerbyDerby11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWrexhamWrexham12/04/2026, 12:00
  • 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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.39
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (1204 Goals in 467 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (235 times out of 467 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (260 times out of 467 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.07
Shots / Match (Home) 14.04
Shots / Match (Away) 11.03
Fouls Per Match 21.39
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.31
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 877

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 39 24 8 7 81 40 +41 80 WWWLW
2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59 37 +22 71 WWLDD
3 Ipswich Town 38 19 12 7 67 39 +28 69 WDDWD
4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53 44 +9 69 WWWLD
5 Hull City 39 20 6 13 62 57 +5 66 LLWLW
6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63 48 +15 63 WDWWW
7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60 51 +9 63 WLWLW
8 Derby County 39 17 9 13 56 48 +8 60 WWLWW
9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50 46 +4 56 WDLWD
10 Norwich City 39 16 6 17 52 46 +6 54 WWWLW
11 Birmingham City 39 14 11 14 48 49 -1 53 LLWDL
12 Queens Park Rangers 39 15 8 16 55 61 -6 53 LLLWW
13 Preston North End 39 13 13 13 45 49 -4 52 LLLLW
14 Swansea City 39 15 7 17 44 49 -5 52 LWWLL
15 Stoke City 39 14 9 16 46 43 +3 51 LLDWL
16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49 50 -1 51 LLLDL
17 Sheffield United 39 15 5 19 54 54 0 50 WDLDL
18 Charlton Athletic 39 12 12 15 36 46 -10 48 LWWDL
19 Leicester City 39 11 12 16 51 60 -9 45 LDWLD
20 Blackburn Rovers 39 11 10 18 36 49 -13 43 LDLWD
21 West Bromwich Albion 39 11 10 18 40 54 -14 43 LDDWW
22 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37 54 -17 40 LDLLL
23 Oxford United 39 9 12 18 36 51 -15 39 WWWDL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 39 1 9 29 24 79 -55 12 LLDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End 3 - 1 Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 1 - 2 Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton 2 - 0 Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 0 Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 1 Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 6 - 1 Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City 0 - 3 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
03/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Millwall
03/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Portsmouth
03/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Watford
03/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Swansea City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Hull City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Blackburn Rovers
03/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City - Preston North End
03/04/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion - Wrexham
03/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Sheffield Wednesday
03/04/2026, 19:00 Coventry City - Derby County
28/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Ipswich Town

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