Championship Predictions

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

All eyes will be on St. Mary’s Stadium when Southampton and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship derby. The Saints aim to build on back-to-back wins over Birmingham City (4-3) and Sunderland (4-2) and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Both Juan Larios and Ross Stewart remain on the sidelines with injuries, while Kyle Walk... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

After suffering an embarrassing 6-0 loss to Ipswich Town before the international break, Sheffield Wednesday will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 39. The Owls are sitting in the relegation zone ahead of Friday’s clash, but a win over Swansea could see them move away from the bottom three. All Josh Windass, Callum Paterson, Kristian P... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Queens Park Rangers will be aiming to put an end to their three-game winless in the Championship when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 39. The Hoops are only one point clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Friday’s clash against the fellow strugglers is of big importance for the home side. Ilias Chair is unlikely to feature against Birmingham City, while both ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Plymouth, Preston will be aiming to stay in the playoffs race when they welcome Rotherham United to their Deepdale on Friday afternoon. The Lilywhites failed to win the previous three home games, but they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways in the English second tier. Robbie Brady is a major doubt, while both... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Norwich City play host to Plymouth at their Carrow Road on day 39 of the current Championship campaign. The Canaries aim to build on back-to-back wins over Rotherham United (5-0) and Stoke City (3-0) and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced forward Ashley Barnes, who has found his goal-scoring... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Following four consecutive draws in the Championship, Hull City will be looking to stay in the playoffs race when they take on Stoke City at MKM Stadium on Matchday 39. The Tigers played out a 2-2 draw with Leicester City before the international break, but they need to return to winning ways as soon as possible if they are to secure a top-six finish. Forward Liam Delap is s... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

John Smith’s Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Coventry City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the season finale. The Terriers are desperate to avoid relegation and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Wales forward Sorba Thomas misses out through suspension, while all Tom Le... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Cardiff City will be aiming to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Swansea City when they take on Sunderland in the Championship round 39. The Bluebirds are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home, but Friday’s match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Jak Alnwick and Kion Etete are major doubts and the duo will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

13:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Millwall and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at the Den in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Lions failed to spoil Leeds United’s party at Elland Road before the international break, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Duncan Watmore is pushing for a recall to the starting XI... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 13:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2024

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Bristol City will be aiming to recover from a 2-0 loss to WBA when they take on Leicester City in the Championship round 39 curtain-raiser. The Robins have suffered four defeats in the previous five league matches, with little to play for in the season finale. All Sam Bell, Rob Atkinson, and Ayman Benarous are sidelined with injuries, while Matty James should be fit for Frid... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2024 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 March 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sunday’s football game between Leeds United and Millwall will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 38. The Whites aim to build on back-to-back wins over Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday and they are seen as favourites to win the round 38 clash as well. Both Pascal Struijk and Stuart Dallas continue to miss out with injuries, while Patrick Bamford should keep ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 March 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City square off against each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Baggies rolled over Huddersfield Town 4-1 at the weekend to cement their spot in top six, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Mikey... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 March 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
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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
34.8 min/Goal (1176 Goals in 455 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (226 times out of 455 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (255 times out of 455 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
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) 14.09
Shots / Match (Away) 10.99
Fouls Per Match 21.43
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 875

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 38 23 8 7 78 40 +38 77 WWWWL
2 Middlesbrough 38 20 10 8 59 37 +22 70 DWWLD
3 Ipswich Town 37 19 11 7 66 38 +28 68 WWDDW
4 Millwall 38 20 8 10 52 43 +9 68 WWWWL
5 Hull City 38 19 6 13 59 56 +3 63 WLLWL
6 Southampton 38 16 12 10 61 48 +13 60 WWDWW
7 Wrexham 38 16 12 10 58 50 +8 60 WWLWL
8 Derby County 38 16 9 13 55 48 +7 57 LWWLW
9 Watford 38 14 13 11 50 46 +4 55 LWDLW
10 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
13 Norwich City 38 15 6 17 51 46 +5 51 WWWWL
14 Bristol City 38 14 9 15 49 49 0 51 WLLLD
15 Sheffield United 38 15 5 18 53 52 +1 50 LWDLD
16 Queens Park Rangers 38 14 8 16 49 60 -11 50 LLLLW
17 Preston North End 38 12 13 13 42 48 -6 49 DLLLL
18 Charlton Athletic 38 12 12 14 36 45 -9 48 DLWWD
19 Leicester City 38 11 11 16 51 60 -9 44 DLDWL
20 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 9 18 36 49 -13 42 LLDLW
21 Portsmouth 37 10 10 17 36 48 -12 40 LLDLL
22 West Bromwich Albion 38 10 10 18 39 54 -15 40 DLDDW
23 Oxford United 38 9 12 17 36 49 -13 39 LWWWD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 38 1 9 28 23 76 -53 12 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City 1 - 2 Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 2 - 0 Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City 3 - 1 Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth 0 - 1 Derby County

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
20/03/2026, 20:00 Preston North End - Stoke City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
21/03/2026, 12:30 Derby County - Birmingham City
21/03/2026, 12:30 Ipswich Town - Millwall
21/03/2026, 15:00 Bristol City - West Bromwich Albion
21/03/2026, 15:00 Hull City - Sheffield Wednesday
21/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
21/03/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Oxford United
21/03/2026, 15:00 Watford - Leicester City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
21/03/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Portsmouth
21/03/2026, 17:15 Swansea City - Coventry City

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