Championship Predictions

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

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

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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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityPrestonPreston22/04/2026, 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: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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 1.38
Away Teams 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.57
35 min/Goal (1349 Goals in 524 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (264 times out of 524 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (293 times out of 524 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 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 11.08
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.17
Offsides Per Match 3.83
Players Participated 883

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 Millwall 44 23 10 11 61 48 +13 79 WLDWW
3 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73 44 +29 76 DWWLD
4 Southampton 44 21 13 10 77 53 +24 76 WWWWD
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64 44 +20 73 DLDLD
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 Swansea City 44 17 9 18 53 57 -4 60 DDWLW
11 Bristol City 44 16 11 17 56 57 -1 59 WWDLD
12 Queens Park Rangers 44 16 10 18 59 67 -8 58 WDDLL
13 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61 59 +2 57 LDLWW
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52 53 -1 57 LLLWD
15 Watford 44 14 15 15 52 56 -4 57 LDLLL
16 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50 55 -5 57 WDDWL
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 Portsmouth 44 13 12 19 45 62 -17 51 DWWWL
20 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40 52 -12 50 LLDLD
21 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39 54 -15 49 WDDLD
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 43 1 12 30 26 83 -57 15 LLDDD

Championship Results

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 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

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 - Sheffield Wednesday
22/04/2026, 18:45 Birmingham City - Preston North End
22/04/2026, 18:45 Charlton Athletic - Ipswich Town
22/04/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers

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