Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Swansea City will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they take on Ipswich Town in the Championship round 33. The Swans have been struggling to find their best form of late, with the team losing four of their last five league matches and they face yet another tough challenge against the Tractor Boys. Fit-again defender Kyle Naughton is widely expected t... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Coventry City on Saturday afternoon. Wouter Burger scored the winner in Wednesday’s clash, but the 22-year-old midfielder is unlikely to feature against Coventry due to injury. Fellow midfielder Josh Laurent remains on the sidel... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Following three consecutive league defeats, Rotherham United will look to get back on course when they take on Watford in the Championship round 33. The Millers are stuck at the bottom with only 19 points on their account and, as things stand now, they will find it hard to secure the Championship survival. Both Tiehi and Rathbone limped off with injuries in the midweek defea... Read More...

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

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Blackburn, the two old rivals. The Lilywhites have been producing excellent displays of late, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and a triumph over Blackburn could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Both Duane Holmes and Kian Best are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended ... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Norwich City will be aiming to build on a 4-2 win over Watford when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 33. The Canaries are eager to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the South Wales outfit. Defender Shane Duffy remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.

The Bluebir... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Following three consecutive defeats, Millwall will look to return to winning ways in the Championship round 33 when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon. The Lions experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Ipswich Town, which is probably the main reason why home win should not be considered. Belgium midfielder Casper De Norre is widely ... Read More...

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

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

King Power Stadium will be the centre of attention when Leicester City and Middlesbrough go head to head in the Championship derby on Matchday 33. The Foxes are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win, but the visitors should not be written off just yet. Jamie Vardy is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts, while both Marc Albrighton and Wilfried Ndidi continue to... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sunderland, Huddersfield Town will look to escape the relegation zone when they face Hull City on Saturday afternoon. Matthew Pearson’s first-half goal helped the Terriers beat the Black Cats in midweek, but Jon Worthington’s men need to keep on making progress if they are to avoid relegation to the League One. Radinio Balker has join... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Middlesbrough and Southampton, Bristol City will be aiming to stay in the playoffs race when they welcome QPR to their Ashton Gate Stadium. Lately, the Robins have been finding the back of the net with remarkable frequency, much to the delight of fans who are now brimming with optimism as they look forward to Saturday's match. The likes of Sc... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Birmingham City and Sunderland. The Blues aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. All Alex Pritchard, Dion Sanderson, Alfie Chang, and George Hall are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended play... Read More...

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 February 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Plymouth will look to get their revenge on Leeds United for the FA Cup loss when the two sides face each other in the Championship round 33. The Pilgrims are tough to beat at home, with the team suffering only three defeats at their Home Park this term, but they are still seen as the underdogs in Saturday’s encounter. Mikel Miller is widely expected to sneak into the start... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 February 2024 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 February 2024

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

WBA and Southampton square off against each other at the Hawthorns in the opening match of the Championship round 33. The Baggies aim to build on a 2-0 win over Cardiff City and you should know that they are eyeing their 12th home win of the process. Andreas Weimann is pushing for a recall to the starting XI after sealing the victory against the Bluebirds, while all Kyle Bar... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
24 February 2026 • 09:04 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversBristol CityBristol City24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityDerbyDerby24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughLeicesterLeicester24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaPrestonPreston24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordIpswichIpswich24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamPortsmouthPortsmouth24/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR24/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBirmingham CityBirmingham City25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedCoventryCoventry25/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityOxford UnitedOxford United25/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford27/02/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterNorwichNorwich28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthHull CityHull City28/02/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonWrexhamWrexham28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CoventryCoventryStoke CityStoke City28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichSwanseaSwansea28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedWest BromwichWest Bromwich28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSheffield UnitedSheffield United28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdaySouthamptonSouthampton28/02/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/03/2026, 20:00
  • 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 1.39
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.58
34.8 min/Goal (1018 Goals in 394 matches)
51% Clean Sheets (199 times out of 394 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (221 times out of 394 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 13.96
Shots / Match (Away) 11.11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.34
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.87
Players Participated 864

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 33 19 8 6 68 36 +32 65 LLDWW
2 Middlesbrough 33 18 8 7 50 33 +17 62 WWWLD
3 Millwall 33 16 8 9 42 40 +2 56 WDWWL
4 Ipswich Town 31 15 9 7 54 34 +20 54 WLDWL
5 Hull City 32 16 6 10 51 46 +5 54 WWDLL
6 Wrexham 33 13 12 8 51 44 +7 51 WWLDW
7 Birmingham City 33 13 10 10 45 40 +5 49 DWWDW
8 Derby County 33 13 9 11 47 41 +6 48 DWLWL
9 Watford 33 12 12 9 43 38 +5 48 LDLDW
10 Preston North End 33 12 12 9 40 37 +3 48 LDWDL
11 Bristol City 33 13 8 12 45 41 +4 47 WLWDL
12 Southampton 33 12 11 10 49 45 +4 47 DWWWD
13 Queens Park Rangers 33 13 8 12 46 47 -1 47 LWDLW
14 Sheffield United 33 14 3 16 47 46 +1 45 DWLWW
15 Swansea City 33 13 6 14 39 39 0 45 LWWLW
16 Stoke City 33 12 8 13 36 31 +5 44 DLDLD
17 Charlton Athletic 33 10 10 13 32 42 -10 40 WDWLD
18 Norwich City 33 11 6 16 43 44 -1 39 WLWWL
19 Leicester City 33 10 9 14 46 53 -7 39 LLLLD
20 Portsmouth 32 10 9 13 33 41 -8 39 WLLWW
21 Blackburn Rovers 33 10 8 15 31 41 -10 38 LWLWW
22 West Bromwich Albion 33 9 7 17 32 49 -17 34 DLDDL
23 Oxford United 33 6 11 16 28 44 -16 29 LLDLD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 33 1 8 24 20 66 -46 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
20/02/2026, 20:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Preston North End
21/02/2026, 12:30 Swansea City 1 - 0 Bristol City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 2 - 2 Leicester City
21/02/2026, 12:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2 Coventry City
21/02/2026, 12:30 Hull City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
21/02/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 Birmingham City
21/02/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Oxford United
21/02/2026, 15:00 Southampton 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
21/02/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 3 Portsmouth
21/02/2026, 15:00 Watford 2 - 0 Derby County
21/02/2026, 15:00 Wrexham 5 - 3 Ipswich Town
22/02/2026, 12:00 Sheffield United 2 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
24/02/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough - Leicester City
24/02/2026, 19:45 Wrexham - Portsmouth
24/02/2026, 19:45 Hull City - Derby County
24/02/2026, 19:45 Swansea City - Preston North End
24/02/2026, 19:45 Watford - Ipswich Town
24/02/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion - Charlton Athletic
24/02/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers - Bristol City
24/02/2026, 20:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
25/02/2026, 19:45 Millwall - Birmingham City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Sheffield United - Coventry City
25/02/2026, 19:45 Norwich City - Sheffield Wednesday
25/02/2026, 20:00 Stoke City - Oxford United

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