Championship Predictions

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2024

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Buoyed by the League Cup win over Bristol City, Coventry City will look to record their first Championship win when they take on Oxford United on Friday evening. The Sky Blues failed to spoil Stoke City’s party at Bet365 Stadium, but they are seen as favourites to beat the newcomers in front of home fans. Midfielder Ellis Simms is widely expected to return to the starting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2024 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Monday’s football game between Luton Town and Burnley will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 1. The Hatters are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they will have a big fish to fry in the 2024/2025 campaign. The likes of Shandon Baptiste and Reuell Walters have signed permanent deals with the club, while Ross Barkley and Gabriel Osho are no long... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2024 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 August 2024

16:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Sheffield Wednesday will look to make a flying start to their Championship campaign when they take on Plymouth on Sunday afternoon. The Owls played out a goalless draw with Leganes in their last warm-up game, but they are seen as favourites to beat the Pilgrims in front of home fans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Olaf Kobacki, who is widely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 August 2024 at 16:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Coventry City lock horns in the opening match of the new Championship campaign. The Potters were having their ups and downs in preseason, with the team beating both Crewe and Bolton, while losing to AZ Alkmaar and Stockport County. Summer signing Sam Gallagher is widely expected to lead the line for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Queens Park Rangers and WBA square off against each other at Loftus Road in the opening match of the season. The Hoops aim to put an end to their three-game losing run in preseason, but they face a tough challenge against the Baggies. New signings Zan Celar and Jonathan Varane are likely to make their Queens Park debut against WBA.

West Brom, on the other hand, suffe... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Oxford United and Norwich City square off against each other at Kassam Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Yellow are eager to impress on their return to the English second tier, but they will have a big fish to fry in the season opener. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with Peter Kioso, Jack Currie, and Idris El Mizouni in the summer transfer w... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Millwall play host to Watford at the Den in the opening match of the new Championship campaign. The Lions failed to impress in warm-up games against Southampton (0-1) and Colchester (0-1) and that is probably the main reason why home win should not be considered. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Macaulay Langstaff, who joined the capital club from Notts... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Heerenveen in their last warm-up game, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they kick off the new Championship campaign with a home match against Swansea City. The Boro have big ambitions for the 2024/2025 season and new signings Luke Ayling, Aidan Morris, and Delano Burgzorg are surely going to help t... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Leeds United will be aiming to make a flying start to the new Championship campaign when they host Portsmouth to their Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The Whites did well to beat Valencia in their last warm-up game and they are seen as hot favourites to win the season opener as well. Centre-back Joe Rodon has signed a permanent deal with Leeds United, with right-back Jayd... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Bristol City. The Tigers were struggling in preseason, with the team losing four games, while drawing two and, as a result, the odds for away win have been dropping. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Oscar Estupinan, who is expected to help the team improve offensively in... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Cardiff City take on Sunderland at their Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Bluebirds defeated Bristol Rovers in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. The likes of El Ghazi, Calum Chambers, Chris Willock, and Wilfried Kanga have joined the club this summer, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2024

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Deepdale will host Friday’s football game between Preston and Sheffield United, the two teams who meet for the first time since April 2023. Back then Sheffield United crushed Preston 4-1 in the Championship, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge. The Lilywhites were having their ups and downs in preseason, but a 2-1 win over Fiorentina is surely fuelling fans with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 August 2024 at 20:00

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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
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 1.37
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.56
35.2 min/Goal (1317 Goals in 515 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (262 times out of 515 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (286 times out of 515 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 49%
Over 3.5 23%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 51%
Under 3.5 77%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.07
Shots / Match (Home) 13.99
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.14
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 43 25 11 7 85 43 +42 86 WWDDD
2 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58 47 +11 76 DWLDW
3 Ipswich Town 41 21 12 8 71 42 +29 75 WDWWL
4 Southampton 43 21 12 10 75 51 +24 75 WWWWW
5 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62 42 +20 72 DDLDL
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65 61 +4 69 WDDLD
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65 60 +5 67 WDLLW
8 Derby County 43 19 9 15 62 53 +9 66 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59 52 +7 61 WDWLW
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54 55 -1 58 LWWDL
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58 65 -7 58 WWDDL
12 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
13 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
14 Watford 43 14 15 14 52 53 -1 57 DLDLL
15 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
16 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51 56 -5 57 LDDWL
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49 48 +1 55 LWLDL
18 Portsmouth 43 13 12 18 44 57 -13 51 DDWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
20 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44 56 -12 49 WDDDW
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54 65 -11 47 DDDLL
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41 55 -14 44 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26 83 -57 15 LLDDD

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 1 - 1 Coventry City
18/04/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 0 Oxford United
18/04/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
18/04/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leicester City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 2 - 4 Norwich City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
18/04/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 1 - 2 Southampton
18/04/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Stoke City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Hull City 1 - 1 Birmingham City
18/04/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
18/04/2026, 14:00 Watford 0 - 2 Sheffield United
19/04/2026, 11:00 Ipswich Town - Middlesbrough

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