Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Cardiff City Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Cardiff City and Middlesbrough, the two teams who shared the spoils with Swansea and Porsmouth respectively at the weekend. The Bluebirds are determined to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Boro, but they will have to do it without injured quintet Joe Ralls, Ryo... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Burnley will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Sunderland when they take on Blackburn Rovers in the Championship round 4. The Clarets are eyeing their third win of the season and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The likes of Mike Tresor, Nathan Redmond, Hannes Delcroix, Hjalmar Ekdal, Louis Jordan Beyer, Sander Berge, Ameen Al Dakhil, and Aaro... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 12:30

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2024

20:00

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QPR

QPR

Luton Town will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Queens Park Rangers in the round 4 opener. The Hatters have yet to find their form, but Friday’s football game could be the turning point for Rob Edwards’ troops. All Daki Hashioka, Jacob Brown, and Marvelous Nakamba are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home t... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2024 at 20:00

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 April 2026 • 17:12 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
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall10/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonDerbyDerby11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers11/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWrexhamWrexham12/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich14/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers14/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCoventryCoventry17/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyOxford UnitedOxford United18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallQPRQPR18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthLeicesterLeicester18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityNorwichNorwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityBirmingham CityBirmingham City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayCharltonCharlton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaSouthamptonSouthampton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordSheffield UnitedSheffield United18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamStoke CityStoke City18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1268 Goals in 490 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (243 times out of 490 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (277 times out of 490 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 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.02
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.09
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 881

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 41 25 9 7 84 42 +42 84 WLWWD
2 Ipswich Town 39 20 12 7 69 40 +29 72 DDWDW
3 Middlesbrough 41 20 12 9 62 41 +21 72 LDDLD
4 Millwall 41 21 9 11 56 47 +9 72 WLDWL
5 Hull City 41 20 8 13 63 58 +5 68 WLWDD
6 Southampton 40 18 12 10 68 49 +19 66 DWWWW
7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63 58 +5 64 WLWDL
8 Derby County 41 18 9 14 60 51 +9 63 LWWLW
9 Norwich City 41 17 7 17 55 48 +7 58 WLWDW
10 Watford 41 14 15 12 52 49 +3 57 LWDLD
11 Bristol City 41 16 9 16 52 51 +1 57 LDLWW
12 Queens Park Rangers 41 16 9 16 58 63 -5 57 LWWWD
13 Stoke City 41 15 9 17 48 45 +3 54 DWLWL
14 Preston North End 41 13 15 13 48 52 -4 54 LLWDD
15 Swansea City 41 15 9 17 49 54 -5 54 WLLDD
16 Birmingham City 41 14 11 16 49 52 -3 53 WDLLL
17 Sheffield United 41 15 6 20 57 58 -1 51 LDLDL
18 Charlton Athletic 41 12 13 16 38 49 -11 49 WDLLD
19 Leicester City 41 11 14 16 54 63 -9 47 WLDDD
20 Blackburn Rovers 41 12 11 18 37 49 -12 47 LWDWD
21 West Bromwich Albion 41 11 12 18 42 56 -14 45 DWWDD
22 Portsmouth 40 10 12 18 40 57 -17 42 LLLDD
23 Oxford United 41 9 14 18 39 54 -15 41 WDLDD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 41 1 10 30 25 82 -57 13 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
06/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Oxford United
06/04/2026, 12:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Norwich City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Sheffield United
06/04/2026, 14:00 Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Birmingham City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Leicester City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
06/04/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
06/04/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 0 Stoke City
06/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
06/04/2026, 16:30 Swansea City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
06/04/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Coventry City
07/04/2026, 19:00 Wrexham 1 - 5 Southampton

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
10/04/2026, 19:00 West Bromwich Albion - Millwall
11/04/2026, 11:30 Coventry City - Sheffield Wednesday
11/04/2026, 11:30 Norwich City - Ipswich Town
11/04/2026, 11:30 Queens Park Rangers - Bristol City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Derby County
11/04/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Portsmouth
11/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Watford
11/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
11/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City - Swansea City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Hull City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Blackburn Rovers
12/04/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City - Wrexham

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