Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2024

20:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After surviving Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup last 32, Stoke City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Hull City at their BET365 Stadium. The Potters have been having their ups and downs in the new Championship campaign, but they are still seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Talented defender Ashley Phillips has joined the likes... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2024 at 20:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion go head to head at Fratton Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Pompey have been struggling to find their form on their return to the English second tier, but Sunday’s clash could be the turning point for the hosts. All Joshua Murphy, Regan Poole, Jacob Farrell, and Tom McIntyre are out of contention with injuries for the ... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Coventry City, the two sides who are sitting in the opposite halves of the table. Watford aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Sky Blues. Midfielder Imran Louza remains the only absentee in the home team, while Sweden international ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Swansea City and Norwich City square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The South Wales outfit aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to WBA, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Canaries. Summer signing Florian Bianchini is pushing for his first start of the season, while bot... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Hillsborough pits together Sheffield Wednesday and Queens Park Rangers, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Owls aim to put an end to their three-game losing run an they have no other option but to leave their hearts on the field. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has a full squad to choose from except for goalkeeper... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Plymouth will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Stoke City when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 5. The Pilgrims are desperate to record their first win of the season and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Sunderland. Bear in mind, though, that important midfielder Freddie Issaka is banned for Saturday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the h... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Preston on Matchday 5. Middlesbrough have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt an attack-oriented approach against Preston. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Alex Bangura, Marcus Forss, Tom Smi... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Derby County will be aiming to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Bristol City when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 5. The Rams quickly bounced back from a shocking EFL Cup loss to Barrow, but Saturday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Kane Wilson and Jake Rooney are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in th... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Blackburn and Bristol City face off in what promises to be an evenly matched Championship clash. Both teams have endured a tough run with injuries, impacting their squads significantly. Blackburn will be without several players, including Harry Pickering, Joe Rankin-Costello, and the suspended Makhtar Gueye, which could limit their attacking options. Additionally, the absenc... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sparkles will be flying at Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Stoke City face each other for the first time since February 2001. The Yellows defeated Preston 3-1 before the international break to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions, but they do not want to stop now. The likes of Joseph Bennett and Matt Phillips have joined midfielder Will Goodwin... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Saturday’s football game at The Den pits together Millwall and Luton Town, the two teams who had mixed fortune before the international break. The Lions defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-0, with the team recording their first win of the season and they surely want to build on the triumph. Both Billy Mitchell and Zian Flemming remain in the recovery room, but they should be th... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds United and Burnley square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Whites were showing signs of improvement before the international break, beating both Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City and, as a result, they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Daniel Farke is unlikely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 April 2026 • 10:14 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 RoversCoventryCoventry17/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbyOxford UnitedOxford United18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallQPRQPR18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthLeicesterLeicester18/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityNorwichNorwich18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayCharltonCharlton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaSouthamptonSouthampton18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordSheffield UnitedSheffield United18/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryPortsmouthPortsmouth21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LeicesterLeicesterHull CityHull City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichDerbyDerby21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityMillwallMillwall21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford21/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonIpswichIpswich22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers22/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonHull CityHull City25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWatfordWatford25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichSwanseaSwansea25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 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 1.38
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.1 min/Goal (1292 Goals in 504 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (256 times out of 504 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (281 times out of 504 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 27%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.06
Shots / Match (Away) 11.07
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.32
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.13
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 882

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 42 25 10 7 84 42 +42 85 LWWDD
2 Ipswich Town 41 21 12 8 71 42 +29 75 WDWWL
3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56 47 +9 73 LDWLD
4 Southampton 42 20 12 10 73 50 +23 72 WWWWW
5 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62 42 +20 72 DDLDL
6 Hull City 42 20 8 14 64 60 +4 68 LWDDL
7 Wrexham 42 17 13 12 63 60 +3 64 LWDLL
8 Derby County 42 18 9 15 61 53 +8 63 WWLWL
9 Norwich City 42 17 7 18 55 50 +5 58 LWDWL
10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52 51 +1 58 DLWWD
11 Queens Park Rangers 42 16 10 16 58 63 -5 58 WWWDD
12 Watford 42 14 15 13 52 51 +1 57 WDLDL
13 Preston North End 42 14 15 13 50 53 -3 57 LWDDW
14 Swansea City 42 16 9 17 50 54 -4 57 LLDDW
15 Birmingham City 42 15 11 16 51 52 -1 56 DLLLW
16 Stoke City 42 15 10 17 49 46 +3 55 WLWLD
17 Sheffield United 42 16 6 20 59 59 0 54 DLDLW
18 Charlton Athletic 42 12 13 17 39 51 -12 49 DLLDL
19 Portsmouth 42 12 12 18 43 57 -14 48 LDDWW
20 Blackburn Rovers 43 12 12 19 38 53 -15 48 DWDDL
21 Leicester City 42 11 14 17 54 64 -10 47 LDDDL
22 West Bromwich Albion 42 11 13 18 42 56 -14 46 WWDDD
23 Oxford United 42 10 14 18 41 54 -13 44 DLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 42 1 11 30 25 82 -57 14 LLLDD

Championship Results

Date Match
10/04/2026, 19:00 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Millwall
11/04/2026, 11:30 Coventry City 0 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
11/04/2026, 11:30 Norwich City 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
11/04/2026, 11:30 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bristol City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Derby County
11/04/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Portsmouth
11/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 2 - 0 Watford
11/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Preston North End
11/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 0 - 1 Swansea City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Hull City
11/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
12/04/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
17/04/2026, 19:00 Blackburn Rovers - Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday - Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City - Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City - Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford - Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town - Middlesbrough

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