Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sparkles will be flying when Queens Park Rangers and Millwall square off against each other in the London derby on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops are eager to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the local derby. Midfielder Rayan Kolli continues to miss out with injury, but he should be the onl... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town, Plymouth will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 28. The Pilgrims are safe for now, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to secure yet another Championship survival. Plymouth are eyeing their eighth home win of the season, but they w... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Norwich City will be aiming to build on the FA Cup win over Bristol Rovers when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries have been producing fine displays in early January and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Baggies in front of home fans. Experienced defender Danny Batth limped off with injury in the midweek victory, with... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Millwall, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 28. The Boro have been producing fine displays in early January and their display in the FA Cup win over Chelsea is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Even though all Sam Silvera,... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Saturday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Watford, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. Bristol City must be high on confidence following a hard-fought FA Cup win over West Ham and with no fresh injury worries to report, home win should definitely be considered. All Mark Sykes, Kal Naismith, Rob Atkins... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to WBA when they welcome Huddersfield Town to their Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. The Riversiders are eyeing their sixth home win of the process, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Both Tyrhys Dolan and Ryan Hedges remain in the recovery room, but there are no suspended players in the hom... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on Swansea.com Stadium when Swansea City and Southampton go head to head in Saturday’s matinee. The South Wales outfit have been producing fine displays of late, with the team beating WBA in the league, Morecambe in the FA Cup, while sharing the spoils with Birmingham City. Teenage midfielder Sam Parker limped off with injury in the last league match, with... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2024

20:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Stadium of Light will be the centre of attention when Sunderland and Hull City lock horns in the Championship round 28. The Black Cats aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town, with the team eyeing their ninth home win of the process. Nazarri Rusyn is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Patrick Roberts and Bradley Dack continue to miss out with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2024 at 20:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2024

12:00

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Watford

Watford

Loftus Road will host Saturday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Watford, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hoops are eager to escape the relegation zone, but it has to be noted that playmaker Ilias Chair is on international duty with Morocco. Experienced midfielder Jack Colback continues to miss out with a muscle injury.

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This match will be played on 14 January 2024 at 12:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

17:30

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Ipswich Town and Sunderland go head to head at Portman Road in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s football game. The Tractor Boys outplayed AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup last 64, with the team putting an end to their five-game winless run and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Ipswich captain is representing Egypt at the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2024 at 17:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After cruising past Aldershot in the FA Cup, West Bromwich Albion will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Blackburn Rovers in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Baggies aim to stay in the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Riversiders. Keep in mind, though, that all Matt Phillips, Josh Maja, an... Read More...

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

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Buoyed by the FA Cup triumph (4-0) over Walsall, Southampton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 27. The Saints are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team eyeing their eighth consecutive win at St. Mary’s Stadium and they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Owls as well. ... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
29 January 2026 • 14:22 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 RoversSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityWatfordWatford03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthIpswichIpswich03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedOxford UnitedOxford United03/02/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR06/02/2026, 20:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyIpswichIpswich07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonWatfordWatford07/02/2026, 12:31
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityLeicesterLeicester07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventryOxford UnitedOxford United07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Hull CityHull CityBristol CityBristol City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonPortsmouthPortsmouth07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichStoke CityStoke City07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMillwallMillwall07/02/2026, 15:01
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday08/02/2026, 12:01
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough08/02/2026, 20:01
  • 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 1.19
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (918 Goals in 355 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (173 times out of 355 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (202 times out of 355 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 75%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 25%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.21
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.17
Fouls Per Match 21.41
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.33
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.08
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 818

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 30 17 7 6 63 35 +28 58 LWWLL
2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47 29 +18 58 WWWWW
3 Hull City 29 16 5 8 48 40 +8 53 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 29 14 9 6 49 28 +21 51 WWWLD
5 Millwall 30 14 8 8 37 36 +1 50 WWLWD
6 Wrexham 30 12 11 7 44 37 +7 47 WLDWW
7 Derby County 30 12 9 9 44 37 +7 45 LWWDW
8 Preston North End 30 11 11 8 37 34 +3 44 WLLLD
9 Watford 29 11 10 8 39 35 +4 43 WLDDL
10 Bristol City 30 12 7 11 40 36 +4 43 LDLWL
11 Queens Park Rangers 30 12 7 11 42 43 -1 43 WDDLW
12 Stoke City 30 12 6 12 34 28 +6 42 WDLDL
13 Birmingham City 30 11 9 10 41 38 +3 42 WDWDW
14 Southampton 30 10 10 10 43 41 +2 40 LLWDW
15 Swansea City 30 11 6 13 34 37 -3 39 LDWLW
16 Leicester City 30 10 8 12 40 45 -5 38 WLDLL
17 Sheffield United 29 11 3 15 40 42 -2 36 WLLWD
18 Charlton Athletic 29 9 8 12 29 38 -9 35 DWLLW
19 Norwich City 30 9 6 15 37 42 -5 33 LWWWL
20 Portsmouth 28 8 9 11 27 37 -10 33 LWDDW
21 West Bromwich Albion 30 9 5 16 32 47 -15 32 LLLDL
22 Blackburn Rovers 29 7 8 14 26 38 -12 29 DLLDL
23 Oxford United 29 6 9 14 27 38 -11 27 LDDWL
24 Sheffield Wednesday 29 1 8 20 18 57 -39 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/01/2026, 20:00 Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County
31/01/2026, 12:30 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Wrexham
31/01/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 0 - 2 Southampton
31/01/2026, 12:30 Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic
31/01/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Preston North End
31/01/2026, 15:00 Oxford United 0 - 2 Birmingham City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 2 Swansea City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Portsmouth 3 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
31/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Coventry City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City
31/01/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
06/02/2026, 20:01 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Norwich City - Blackburn Rovers
07/02/2026, 12:31 Southampton - Watford
07/02/2026, 12:31 Derby County - Ipswich Town
07/02/2026, 15:01 Coventry City - Oxford United
07/02/2026, 15:01 Hull City - Bristol City
07/02/2026, 15:01 West Bromwich Albion - Stoke City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Birmingham City - Leicester City
07/02/2026, 15:01 Wrexham - Millwall
07/02/2026, 15:01 Preston North End - Portsmouth
08/02/2026, 12:01 Swansea City - Sheffield Wednesday
09/02/2026, 20:01 Sheffield United - Middlesbrough

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