Championship Predictions

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Southampton will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Coventry City when they host Watford to their St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Saints did well to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they still have slim automatic promotion chances. Even though there are no fresh injury worr... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Hillsborough when Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City lock horns in a highly-anticipated relegation six-pointer on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are eager to escape the relegation zone and their fine display in a come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Norwich City is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Stoke. All Mohamed ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Deepdale will host Saturday’s football game between Preston and Norwich City, the two top-table sides. The Lilywhites aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Huddersfield Town and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach. Milutin Osmajic is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring a hat-trick in the midweek triumph, while all Liam Mi... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leicester City, Millwall will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon. The Lions desperately needed a win against the Foxes and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their four-game winless run in the English second tier. Millwall are safe for now, but ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

After failing to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Watford, Ipswich Town will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Middlesbrough on Matchday 43. The Tractor Boys have won five of their last six home games, but their performance in early April have been anything but good. George Edmundson limped off with injury in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Hull City will be aiming to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to their MKM Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers are six points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Forward Liam Delap remains on the sidelines with injury, but the 21-year-old should be the only absentee in the... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Saturday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Huddersfield Town, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Robins aim to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 loss to Preston and you should know that they are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home ground. All Robert Dickie, Gardner-Hickman, Kal Naismith, Sam Bell, Rob Atkin... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Birmingham City will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Leicester City and Cardiff City when they take on Coventry City on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are eager to escape the relegation zone and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. All Lucas Jutkiewicz, Marc Roberts, and Alfie Chang are out of contention with injuries for the ho... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

13 April 2024

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Elland Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Whites are eyeing automatic Premier League promotion and, no doubt, they are desperate to return to winning ways following a slim goalless draw with Sunderland. All Darko Gyabi, Pascal Struijk, and Stuart Dallas are sidelined with injuries,... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 April 2024 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 April 2024

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Following a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Leicester City on Matchday 43. The Pilgrims are only two points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Friday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Leicester.... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

10 April 2024

20:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Following three consecutive draws, WBA will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 42. The Baggies dropped a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Stoke City at the weekend, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Millers on home soil. All Jayson Molumby, Daryl Dike, and Josh Maja are sidelined with injuries, but ther... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 April 2024 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 April 2024

20:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Swansea City and Stoke City take on each other at Swansea.com in what is expected to be a close encounter. The South Wales outfit aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Potters. Josh Tymon limped off with injury in the last league match, with Azeem Abdulai likely to step up.... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 April 2024 at 20:00

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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
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 1.2
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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