Championship Predictions

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 August 2024

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Blackburn Rovers will look to kickstart the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Derby County on Friday evening. The Riversiders are determined to return to the Premier League, but that is easier said than done. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Makhtar Gueye, Yuki Ohashi, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, and Jack Barrett, while forwa... Read More...

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

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 May 2024

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

A spot in the Premier League will be at stake when Leeds United and Southampton square off against each other in the playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. The Whites rolled over Norwich City 4-0 to set up a meeting with Southampton and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the decider. Barring any fresh injury worries, Daniel Farke is unlikely to make cha... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 May 2024 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2024

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on St. Mary’s Stadium when Southampton and West Bromwich Albion go head to head in the Championship playoffs semis, return leg. The Saints failed to turn their dominance in possession into victor in the first leg, but they are surely capable of beating the Baggies at home ground. All Stuart Armstrong, Gavin Bazunu, and Juan Larios are sidelined with injuri... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2024 at 20:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 May 2024

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Leeds United and Norwich City lock horns at Elland Road on Thursday evening. The two teams played out a goalless draw in the first leg, but the Whites are seen as hot favourites to win the reverse fixture. Both Pascal Struijk and Patrick Bamford are sidelined with injuries, while Wales winger Daniel James has r... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2024

14:15

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Southampton

Southampton

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when West Bromwich Albion and Southampton lock horns in a highly-anticipated double-header. WBA head into the first leg following a routine 3-0 win over Preston, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Southampton. Both Jayson Molumby and Daryl Dike are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspende... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2024 at 14:15

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 May 2024

12:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Leeds United go head to head in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Canaries suffered a 1-0 loss at Birmingham in their last game of the regular season, but they are surely capable of matching the Whites in front of home fans. All Ashley Barnes, Liam Gibbs, and Onel Hernandez are out of contention with injurie... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 May 2024 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Following three consecutive defeats in the Championship, West Bromwich Albion will try to finish the season in great manner when they take on Preston on Matchday 46. The Baggies are one point away from booking their spot in the playoffs and they are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Saturday’s encounter. Brandon Thomas-Asante is widely expected to return to the starti... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Swansea City and Millwall, the two teams who almost level on points in the standings square off against each other on the last day of the season. The Swans have been producing fine performances of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Norwich City following three consecutive league wins and they must be high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Liam Gibbs, Dimit... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday will try to avoid relegation when they take on Sunderland at Stadium of Light on the last day of the season. As the Owls should be happy with one point from the match, we are positive that they will adopt a cautious approach in the decider. Barring any fresh injury worries, Danny Rohl is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Baggies. Both... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2024

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Stoke City will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Plymouth and Southampton when they face Bristol City in the last game of the season. The Potters have been in a fine form in the season finale and they surely want to finish the 2023/2024 Championship campaign in style. All Ryan Mmaee, Lynden Gooch, and Ben Pearson are out of contention with injuries for the home s... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 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
LeicesterLeicesterMillwallMillwall24/04/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichIpswichIpswich25/04/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRDerbyDerby25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedPrestonPreston25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityPortsmouthPortsmouth25/04/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.38
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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