Championship Predictions

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
21 April 2026 • 07:35 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
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 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.9 min/Goal (1360 Goals in 528 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (265 times out of 528 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (296 times out of 528 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
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 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.09
Fouls Per Match 21.46
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 44 26 11 7 90 44 +46 89 WDDDW
2 Ipswich Town 43 22 13 8 75 45 +30 79 WWLDW
3 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 44 21 13 10 65 44 +21 76 LDLDW
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 44 20 10 14 67 63 +4 70 DDLDD
8 Derby County 44 19 9 16 63 55 +8 66 LWLWL
9 Norwich City 44 19 7 18 61 53 +8 64 DWLWW
10 Birmingham City 44 16 12 16 54 54 0 60 LLWDW
11 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
12 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
13 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
14 Sheffield United 44 17 6 21 62 62 0 57 DLWWL
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 44 14 15 15 51 57 -6 57 DDWLL
17 Stoke City 44 15 10 19 50 51 -1 55 WLDLL
18 West Bromwich Albion 44 13 13 18 47 56 -9 52 DDDWW
19 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
20 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
21 Charlton Athletic 44 12 14 18 41 54 -13 50 LDLDL
22 Leicester City 44 11 15 18 56 67 -11 48 DDLLD
23 Oxford United 44 10 14 20 41 56 -15 44 DDWLL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 44 1 12 31 26 84 -58 15 LDDDL

Championship Results

Date Match
21/04/2026, 18:45 Coventry City 5 - 1 Portsmouth
21/04/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Derby County
21/04/2026, 18:45 Southampton 2 - 2 Bristol City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Leicester City 2 - 2 Hull City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Oxford United 0 - 1 Wrexham
21/04/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 1 - 2 Swansea City
21/04/2026, 18:45 Stoke City 1 - 3 Millwall
21/04/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Watford
22/04/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City - Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United - Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City - Wrexham

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