Championship Predictions

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

MKM Stadium will be the centre of attention when Hull City and Millwall lock horns in the Championship round 3 on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers head into the match following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Plymouth and they are now on a quest to record their first win of the season. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Harvey Cartwright and... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 April 2026 • 18:52 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
CoventryCoventryWrexhamWrexham26/04/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonIpswichIpswich28/04/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • 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 (1395 Goals in 538 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 538 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (305 times out of 538 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 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.13
Shots / Match (Home) 14.02
Shots / Match (Away) 11.1
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.3
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 3.82
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 44 22 14 8 75 45 +30 80 WLDWD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
6 Wrexham 44 19 13 12 66 60 +6 70 DLLWW
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

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 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City - Wrexham

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