Championship Predictions

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

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2024

12:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Stadium of Light will be the centre of attention when Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday go head to head in the closing match of round 2. The Black Cats did well to beat Cardiff City in their opener, but they face a tough challenge against the Owls in Sunday’s matinee. Both Daniel Ballard and Jenson Seelt remain in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Stoke City, the two teams who defeated Millwall and Coventry respectively on Matchday 1. The Hornets are brimming with confidence following a thrilling EFL Cup win (5-0) over MK Dons, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Tom Cleverley’s troops. There are no fresh injury worries in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Swansea will look to build on the EFL Cup win over Gillingham when they take on Preston in their first home game of the new Championship campaign. The Swans failed to spoil Middlesbrough’s party at Riverside Stadium, but they are surely capable of matching Preston in front of home fans. Liam Cullen should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Preston (2-0) and Wrexham (4-2), Sheffield United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Queens Park Rangers at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are determined to secure a quick return to the Premier League, but the season is quite long. Femi Seriki is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s clash after suffering a mi... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Plymouth play host to Hull City at their Home Park on day 2 of the new Championship campaign. The Pilgrims struggled defensively in a 4-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. There is no doubt that the EFL Cup win (3-0) over Cheltenham gave them a confidence boost. Wayne Rooney has a luxury to f... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Canaries were flying pretty low in the season opener, with the team losing to newcomers Oxford United at Kassam Stadium, but a 4-3 win over Stevenage in the EFL Cup gave them a confidence boost. Onel Hernandez is widely expected to start against Blac... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a brilliant 4-1 win over Luton, Burnley will look to overtake Sheffield Wednesday in top position when they take on Cardiff City in the first home game of the season. The Clarets rolled over the Hatters at Kenilworth Road and, no doubt, the fans have faith in new boss Scott Parker. Barring any fresh injury worries, the former Chelsea midfielder is unlikely to make ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Saturday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Millwall, the two teams who are determined to record their first win of the season. The Robins played out a 1-1 draw with Hull City in the season opener, but they could have picked up all three points from the match. Talented forward Fally Mayulu is pushing for a start after opening his goal-sco... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

The Hawthorns will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United. The Baggies kicked off the new Championship campaign in style, with the team beating Queens Park Rangers 3-1 on the road, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. A man to watch in the home team will be Josh Maja, who scored a hat-... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Fratton Park will be packed when Portsmouth take on Luton Town in the Championship round 2. The Pompey aim to recover from the EFL Cup loss to Millwall and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Callum Lang, who scored a brace in a 3-3 draw with Leeds United, should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Regan Poole, Jacob F... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Middlesbrough go head to head in the Championship round 2. The Rams did well to beat Chesterfield in their League Cup opener, with the team bouncing back from the heart-breaking round 1 loss to Blackburn (2-4), but they do not want to stop now. Kayden Jackson returns to the starting XI after sealing the victory... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
6 April 2026 • 10:55 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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich06/04/2026, 13:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • 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: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke 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
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: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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, 17:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Hull CityHull CityCoventryCoventry06/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton07/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.7 min/Goal (1239 Goals in 478 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (237 times out of 478 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (269 times out of 478 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
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 25.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14.07
Shots / Match (Away) 11.03
Fouls Per Match 21.44
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 879

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 40 25 8 7 84 42 +42 83 WWLWW
2 Millwall 40 21 9 10 55 45 +10 72 WWLDW
3 Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60 39 +21 71 WLDDL
4 Ipswich Town 38 19 12 7 67 39 +28 69 WDDWD
5 Hull City 40 20 7 13 63 58 +5 67 LWLWD
6 Wrexham 40 17 13 10 62 53 +9 64 LWLWD
7 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63 48 +15 63 WDWWW
8 Derby County 40 17 9 14 58 51 +7 60 WLWWL
9 Watford 40 14 14 12 51 48 +3 56 DLWDL
10 Queens Park Rangers 40 16 8 16 57 62 -5 56 LLWWW
11 Norwich City 40 16 7 17 53 47 +6 55 WWLWD
12 Stoke City 40 15 9 16 48 43 +5 54 LDWLW
13 Bristol City 40 15 9 16 51 51 0 54 LLDLW
14 Birmingham City 40 14 11 15 48 50 -2 53 LWDLL
15 Preston North End 40 13 14 13 47 51 -4 53 LLLWD
16 Swansea City 40 15 8 17 47 52 -5 53 WWLLD
17 Sheffield United 40 15 6 19 57 57 0 51 DLDLD
18 Charlton Athletic 40 12 12 16 37 48 -11 48 WWDLL
19 Leicester City 40 11 13 16 53 62 -9 46 DWLDD
20 Blackburn Rovers 40 12 10 18 37 49 -12 46 DLWDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 40 11 11 18 42 56 -14 44 DDWWD
22 Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38 55 -17 41 DLLLD
23 Oxford United 40 9 13 18 37 52 -15 40 WWDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 40 1 9 30 24 81 -57 12 LDLLL

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 1 - 2 Millwall
03/04/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Bristol City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Portsmouth
03/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Watford
03/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 3 - 3 Swansea City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 1 - 1 Hull City
03/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
03/04/2026, 14:00 Leicester City 2 - 2 Preston North End
03/04/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 2 - 2 Wrexham
03/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
03/04/2026, 19:00 Coventry City 3 - 2 Derby County
28/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Ipswich Town

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