Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Monday’s football game between Bristol City and Millwall, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Following three consecutive league wins, Bristol City shared the spoils with Birmingham City on Matchday 25 to stay in the playoffs race. Tommy Conway is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Kal Naismith, Hayd... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Blackburn Rovers will look to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Rotherham United on Monday afternoon. The Riversiders are desperate to get back on course and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to do so. Defender Dominic Hyam serves a one-game ban, while all Scott Wharton, Tyrhys Dolan, Joe Rankin-Costello,... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Sunderland will be aiming to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Preston in the Championship round 26. The Black Cats are eyeing their eighth home win of the process, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Patrick Roberts limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Rotherham United, with Abdoullah Ba likely to step up, while all Niall Huggins, Dennis C... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Sparkles will be flying when West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United go head to head at the Hawthorns in a highly-anticipated Championship derby. The Baggies defeated ten-man Norwich City on Boxing Day, with Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring the only goal of the match and they now aim to finish 2023 in style. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Carlos Corberan is un... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Wafford will be looking to finish 2023 in style when they take on Stoke City on Friday evening. The Hornets have been impressive in front of goal of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Jamal Lewis limped off with injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Bristol City, with Matheus Martins likely to replace him in the starting XI, while there are no f... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, Rotherham United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 25. The Millers did well to put an end to their four-game losing run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to escape the relegation zone. Daniel A... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Friday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Lilywhites aim to build on a 2-1 win over ten-man Leeds United and a triumph over Sheffield Wednesday will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Both Robert Brady and Emil Riis Jakobsen continue to miss out, but there are no... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

There will be fireworks when Millwall and Norwich City take on each other at the Den in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Lions desperately needed a win against Queens Park Rangers and they managed to get one, with the team recording their first league win since November 11. The capital club are eager to keep on climbing the standings, but Friday’s... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Ipswich Town welcome Queens Park Rangers to their Portman Road on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Tractor Boys showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with the team scoring a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with league leaders Leicester and they are now on a quest to put an end to their three-game winless run. Important forward George Hirst limped off with injury... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Tigers aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Sunderland and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Riversiders. All Ryan Allsop, Ruben Vinagre, Jaden Philogene, and Dogukan Sinik are sidelined with injuries, but th... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Friday’s football game at John Smith’s Stadium pits together Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough, the two teams who sit in the bottom half of the table. The Terriers desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their five-game winless run, but they face a tough challenge against the Boro. Goalkeeper Christ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 25. The Sky Blues have been producing fine performances in festive fixtures and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Friday’s clash. Even though centre-back Liam Kitching miss... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
26 January 2026 • 06:37 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
Bristol CityBristol CityDerbyDerby30/01/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWrexhamWrexham31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySouthamptonSouthampton31/01/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversHull CityHull City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
IpswichIpswichPrestonPreston31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallSheffield UnitedSheffield United31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRCoventryCoventry31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WatfordWatfordSwanseaSwansea31/01/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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 1.42
Away Teams 1.18
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (892 Goals in 343 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (164 times out of 343 matches)
57% Both Teams Scored (199 times out of 343 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 27%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 52%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 48%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.27
Shots / Match (Home) 14.09
Shots / Match (Away) 11.18
Fouls Per Match 21.45
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.38
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.07
Offsides Per Match 3.88
Players Participated 799

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 29 17 7 5 62 33 +29 58 DLWWL
2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46 29 +17 55 LWWWW
3 Ipswich Town 28 14 8 6 48 27 +21 50 WWWWL
4 Hull City 28 15 5 8 47 40 +7 50 WLWWW
5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36 35 +1 49 DWWLW
6 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43 37 +6 44 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 29 12 7 10 40 31 +9 43 WLDLW
8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39 33 +6 43 WWLDD
9 Preston North End 29 11 10 8 36 33 +3 43 WWLLL
10 Stoke City 29 12 6 11 34 26 +8 42 WWDLD
11 Derby County 29 11 9 9 39 37 +2 42 WLWWD
12 Queens Park Rangers 29 11 7 11 40 42 -2 40 LWDDL
13 Birmingham City 29 10 9 10 39 38 +1 39 LWDWD
14 Leicester City 29 10 8 11 40 43 -3 38 LWLDL
15 Southampton 29 9 10 10 41 41 0 37 DLLWD
16 Swansea City 29 10 6 13 32 37 -5 36 WLDWL
17 Sheffield United 28 11 2 15 39 41 -2 35 WWLLW
18 Norwich City 29 9 6 14 37 41 -4 33 WLWWW
19 Charlton Athletic 28 8 8 12 27 38 -11 32 DDWLL
20 West Bromwich Albion 29 9 5 15 32 44 -12 32 LLLLD
21 Portsmouth 27 7 9 11 24 37 -13 30 WLWDD
22 Blackburn Rovers 28 7 8 13 26 37 -11 29 LDLLD
23 Oxford United 28 6 9 13 27 36 -9 27 LLDDW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 28 1 8 19 18 56 -38 11 LLLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
23/01/2026, 20:00 Derby County 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/01/2026, 12:30 Millwall 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
24/01/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End
24/01/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Watford
24/01/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United 3 - 1 Ipswich Town
24/01/2026, 15:00 Hull City 2 - 1 Swansea City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 2 Oxford United
24/01/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Stoke City
24/01/2026, 15:00 Bristol City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday
24/01/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Wrexham
25/01/2026, 12:00 Portsmouth 1 - 1 Southampton
26/01/2026, 20:00 Norwich City 2 - 1 Coventry City

Championship Fixtures

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

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