Championship Predictions

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2024

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Friday’s football game between Hull City and Sheffield United will opener round 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Tigers are desperate to record their first win of the season, but they will have a big fish to fry against Sheffield United. All Ryan Longman, Harvey Cartwright, and Dogukan Sinik are out of contention for the hosts, while Will Jarvis is pushing for a rec... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2024 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 September 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Sheffield United will be aiming to bounce back from the EFL Cup loss to Barnsley when they take on Watford in the Championship round 4. The Blades aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented strategy against Watford. Both Femi Seriki and Jamie Shackleton are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players i... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 September 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

West Bromwich Albion will look to build on their solid start to the season as they host Swansea in round four of the Championship. With two wins already under their belt and Carlos Corberan having a fully fit squad to choose from, the Baggies are well-positioned to secure another victory at The Hawthorns. Swansea, on the other hand, are struggling for form, having been knock... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Portsmouth will try to put an end to their four-game winless run in all competitions when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 4. The Pompey have yet to find their best form, but they produced a fine display in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough. A man to watch in the home team will be Christian Saydee, who scored a brace at the weekend, while the likes of Joshua Murphy, Regan Poo... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Plymouth will look to escape the danger zone when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 4 on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims aim to recover from the EFL Cup elimination to Watford, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Potters. Defender Lewis Gibson is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the midweek loss, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
13 May 2026 • 16:22 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
Hull CityHull CitySouthamptonSouthampton23/05/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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) 2.6
34.7 min/Goal (1443 Goals in 556 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (277 times out of 556 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 556 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 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.25
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.2
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.81
Players Participated 888

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 46 28 11 7 97 45 +52 95 DDWWW
2 Ipswich Town 46 23 15 8 80 47 +33 84 DWDDW
3 Millwall 46 24 11 11 64 49 +15 83 DWWDW
4 Southampton 46 22 14 10 82 56 +26 80 WWDDW
5 Middlesbrough 46 22 14 10 72 47 +25 80 LDWWD
6 Hull City 46 21 10 15 70 66 +4 73 LDDLW
7 Wrexham 46 19 14 13 69 65 +4 71 LWWLD
8 Derby County 46 20 9 17 67 59 +8 69 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 46 19 8 19 63 56 +7 65 LWWDL
10 Birmingham City 46 17 13 16 57 56 +1 64 WDWWD
11 Swansea City 46 18 10 18 57 59 -2 64 WLWDW
12 Bristol City 46 17 11 18 59 59 0 62 DLDLW
13 Sheffield United 46 18 6 22 66 66 0 60 WWLLW
14 Preston North End 46 15 15 16 55 62 -7 60 WLLWL
15 Queens Park Rangers 46 16 10 20 61 73 -12 58 DLLLL
16 Watford 46 14 15 17 53 65 -12 57 LLLLL
17 Stoke City 46 15 10 21 51 56 -5 55 DLLLL
18 Portsmouth 46 14 13 19 49 64 -15 55 WWLWD
19 West Bromwich Albion 46 13 14 19 48 58 -10 53 DWWDL
20 Charlton Athletic 46 13 14 19 44 58 -14 53 LDLWL
21 Leicester City 46 12 16 18 58 68 -10 52 LLDDW
22 Blackburn Rovers 46 13 13 20 42 56 -14 52 DLDWL
23 Oxford United 46 11 14 21 45 59 -14 47 WLLWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 46 2 12 32 29 89 -60 18 DDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City 2 - 1 Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/05/2026, 19:00 Hull City 0 - 0 Millwall
09/05/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
11/05/2026, 19:00 Millwall 0 - 2 Hull City
12/05/2026, 19:00 Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

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