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Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough have a second chance at reaching the Premier League

Hull vs Middlesbrough predictions: Boro to prevail at Wembley

authorRoss Kilvington
21 May 2026
Tonda Eckert's Southampton are one game away from the Championship play-off final

Southampton vs Middlesbrough predictions: Saints can go marching on

Warren AshurstWarren Ashurst
11 May 2026
Southampton, under Tonda Eckert, are one win away from Wembley in the Championship play-off final

Championship predictions

Alex HiltonAlex Hilton
10 May 2026
Alex Neil's Millwall only just missed out on automatic promotion

Hull vs Millwall predictions: Lions can tame the Tigers

Alex HiltonAlex Hilton
10 May 2026
Southampton, under Tonda Eckert, are one win away from Wembley in the Championship play-off final

Middlesbrough vs Southampton predictions: Goals to flow at the Riverside

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
6 May 2026
Sergej Jakirovic's Hull needed a final-day win to sneak into the play-offs

Hull vs Millwall predictions: Lions can tame the Tigers

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
6 May 2026
Alex Neil's Millwall only just missed out on automatic promotion

Championship predictions for this weekend's play-off matches

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
6 May 2026
Frank Lampard's Coventry are not easing off despite having already wrapped up the Championship title

Watford vs Coventry predictions: Sky Blues can finish with a flourish

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
1 May 2026
Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough will be fired up for their Championship finale against Wrexham

Wrexham vs Middlesbrough predictions: Final-day clash could be a thriller

Ian WilkersonIan Wilkerson
1 May 2026
Vitor Matos will be eyeing a top-10 finish in the Championship for Swansea

Swansea vs Charlton predictions: Swans can sign off in style

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
1 May 2026
James Morrison has guided West Brom to safety despite a points deduction

Sheffield Wednesday vs West Brom predictions: Dangerous Dike can bag for the Baggies

Jamie GriffithJamie Griffith
1 May 2026
Chris Davies' Birmingham's play-off hopes have been scuppered by a dismal away record which has seen them lose 13 of 22 games

Portsmouth vs Birmingham predictions: Pompey chimes can ring on final day

Warren AshurstWarren Ashurst
1 May 2026
Alex Neil's Millwall should have little trouble seeing off already-relegated Oxford

Millwall vs Oxford United predictions: Yellows may silence the Den

Jamie GriffithJamie Griffith
1 May 2026
Tonda Eckert's Southampton have earned a play-off place this season

Preston vs Southampton predictions: Saints set to head into play-offs with win

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
1 May 2026
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich have lost only one game at Portman Road this season, and that was back in October

Ipswich v QPR predictions: Tractor Boys can confirm promotion in glorious style

authorMatt Rennie
30 Apr 2026
Sergej Jakirovic's Hull have work to do to secure a play-off spot

Hull vs Norwich predictions: Tigers to be tamed as Canaries aim to chime out on a high

Rob EddyRob Eddy
30 Apr 2026
Derby boss John Eustace is still hopeful of clinching a play-off spot

Derby vs Sheffield United predictions: Rams can roll into the playoffs against blunt Blades

Warren AshurstWarren Ashurst
30 Apr 2026
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich need a victory at home to QPR to make sure of automatic promotion.

All 12 Championship Predictions – Week 46

Alex JackAlex Jack
30 Apr 2026
Mark Robins has managed to keep Stoke up this season

Bristol City vs Stoke predictions: Uninspiring Ashton Gate draw to end season

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
30 Apr 2026
Michael O'Neill has led Blackburn to safety in recent weeks

Blackburn vs Leicester predictions: Home win for relieved Rovers

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
30 Apr 2026
Southampton are mounting a late push for a top-two Championship finish under Tonda Eckert.

Southampton vs Ipswich predictions: Saints can keep top-two bid alive

Gareth FreemanGareth Freeman
27 Apr 2026
Julien Stephan's QPR have been struggling for goals of late

QPR vs Derby predictions: Expect a quiet home finale for QPR

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
24 Apr 2026
Matt Bloomfield's Oxford may already be relegated by the time they kick off against Sheffield Wednesday

Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions: Hosts can grind out a victory

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
24 Apr 2026
John Mousinho's Portsmouth can have high hopes of bouncing back from Tuesday's defeat to leaders Coventry

Stoke vs Portsmouth predictions: Pompey can prosper in the Potteries

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
24 Apr 2026
The season looks set to end too soon for Philippe Clement's Norwich to gatecrash the play-offs

Norwich vs Swansea predictions: Swans value to pick up a point

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
24 Apr 2026
Chris Wilder's Sheffield United have an excellent recent record against Preston North End

Sheffield United vs Preston predictions: Blades can bounce back

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
24 Apr 2026
Kim Hellberg looks set to lead Middlesbrough into the Championship play-offs

Middlesbrough vs Watford predictions: Boro can keep out struggling Hornets

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
24 Apr 2026
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich can take another giant step towards promotion with victory at West Brom

West Brom vs Ipswich predictions: Tractor Boys to best Baggies

Alex JackAlex Jack
24 Apr 2026
Frank Lampard's Coventry may just be looking for revenge after losing the reverse fixture in Wrexham 3-2

Coventry vs Wrexham predictions: Entertaining contest expected as Sky Blues party

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
23 Apr 2026
Nathan Jones' Charlton still need a solitary point to guarantee Championship football at The Valley next season

Charlton vs Hull predictions: Valley showdown should produce a few goals

Ian WilkersonIan Wilkerson
23 Apr 2026
Alex Neil's Millwall are gunning for automatic promotion and will not afford Leicester any sympathy after their relegation

Leicester vs Millwall predictions: Lions can see off relegated Foxes

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
23 Apr 2026
Chris Davies' Birmingham have lost only three of their  22 home games in the Championship this season

Birmingham vs Bristol City predictions: Blues can continue strong finish

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
23 Apr 2026
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town side face a crucial clash with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

All 11 Championship predictions – Week 45

Phil AgiusPhil Agius
23 Apr 2026
Kieran McKenna will want to see Ipswich Town move one step closer to promotion

Charlton vs Ipswich predictions: Tractor Boys to maintain promotion charge

Ian WilkersonIan Wilkerson
21 Apr 2026
Michael O'Neill has led Blackburn to safety in recent weeks

Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers predictions: Rovers can boost survival prospects at Bramall Lane

Alex WrigleyAlex Wrigley
21 Apr 2026
Gary Rowatt's Leicester desperately need a win but that may not be a straightforward task

Leicester vs Hull predictions: Tigers to condemn Foxes to League One

Alex JackAlex Jack
21 Apr 2026
Chris Davies's Birmingham have not been the most prolific in front of goal this season

Birmingham vs Preston predictions: St Andrew’s clash could prove a tight encounter

Ian WilkersonIan Wilkerson
21 Apr 2026
Alex Neil's Millwall have the best away record in the Championship

Stoke vs Millwall predictions: Lions to roar in promotion race

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
20 Apr 2026
Relegation-threatened Oxford could claim a huge victory on Tuesday

Oxford vs Wrexham predictions: Dragons could be defeated

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
20 Apr 2026
Alex Neil has his Millwall side challenging for promotion to the Premier League for next season.

All 12 Championship midweek predictions - Week 44

Alex JackAlex Jack
20 Apr 2026
Swansea and Slovenia striker Zan Vipotnik leads the Championship's scoring charts with 21 goals

Queens Park Rangers vs Swansea predictions: Vipotnik can make his mark at Loftus Road

Gareth FreemanGareth Freeman
20 Apr 2026
Philippe Clement's Norwich will look to unsettle Derby's playoff bid this week

Norwich vs Derby predictions: Canaries to put a dent in Rams' promotion bid

Tom HillTom Hill
20 Apr 2026
Kim Hellberg's Middlesbrough have work to do to get promotion push back on track

Middlesbrough vs Sheffied Wednesday predictions: Boro to get back on track

Tom HillTom Hill
20 Apr 2026
Tonda Eckert's Southampton side are unbeaten in 16 games

Southampton vs Bristol City predictions: Saints to continue winning run

Alex JackAlex Jack
20 Apr 2026
Frank Lampard's Coventry can secure the Championship title on Tuesday

Coventry vs Portsmouth predictions: Sky Blues to secure Championship title in style

Tom HillTom Hill
20 Apr 2026

Championship Predictions

Get your free Championship predictions, tips and pre-match analysis every week from LiveScores’ expert writers.

Upcoming Championship Fixtures


The race for promotion and the battle for survival continues in the EFL Championship. You can view all the upcoming fixtures for the next crucial round of matches below.


  • 06 APR, 15:00 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Leicester City
  • 06 APR, 15:00 - Watford vs Charlton Athletic
  • 06 APR, 17:30 - Swansea City vs Middlesbrough
  • 06 APR, 20:00 - Hull City vs Coventry City
  • 07 APR, 20:00 - Wrexham vs Southampton

What Championship predictions do you cover?


LiveScore provides a comprehensive range of betting tips and predictions for every match in the fiercely competitive EFL Championship. You’ll find recommendations for popular markets such as under and over goals, draw not bet, win outright, both teams to score, anytime goalscorers and correct scoreline. We offer a weekly match summary of all games taking place in one article, which is ideal for building accumulators and bet builders. You can also check the latest Championship results as they happen.


For each fixture, you’ll find a recommended bet, the latest team news, and in-depth analysis. Our predictions are supported by Championship standings, as well as dedicated tables for home and away form, giving you a full picture of each team's performance.


Who are the favourites for the Golden Boot race in the Championship?


The Championship Golden Boot race is always hotly contested, with a host of prolific strikers battling it out. Here are the leading contenders looking to fire their team to glory:


  • Ž. Vipotnik (Swansea City)
  • H. Wright (Coventry City)
  • J. Clarke (Ipswich Town)
  • O. McBurnie (Hull City)
  • J. Gelhardt (Hull City)
  • B. Thomas-Asante (Coventry City)
  • M. Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
  • K. Moore (Wrexham)
  • A. Armstrong (Southampton)

Who are the favourites for most assists in the Championship?


Providing goals is just as important as scoring them in this league. These creative players are leading the charge for the most assists this season:


  • G. Hamer (Sheffield United)
  • S. Thomas (Stoke City)
  • M. Johnston (West Bromwich Albion)
  • J. Tymon (Swansea City)
  • I. Louza (Watford)
  • L. Scienza (Southampton)
  • R. Giles (Hull City)
  • M. Núñez (Ipswich Town)

Who are the favourites for promotion from the Championship?


Coventry City and Middlesbrough seem to be pulling away from the pack and are favourites to secure a return to the Premier League with automatic promotion. However, the chasing pack, including Ipswich Town and Millwall, are close behind, ready to pounce on any slip-ups.


The play-off picture is just as intense, with Hull City, Southampton, Wrexham and Derby County in contention, ensuring the race for a top-six finish will go down to the wire.


Who are the favourites for relegation from the Championship?


At the wrong end of the table, the fight for survival is brutal. Sheffield Wednesday have already been confirmed for relegation to League One. Oxford United, Leicester City , Portsmouth, West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers are looking nervously over their shoulders, desperate to avoid being dragged into the scrap.


Where can I see more Championship stats?


Want to make your own match predictions? Delve into the data with our detailed form tables to see which teams are on a purple patch or a run of poor results.


You can also find detailed team stats covering everything from goals scored to clean sheets, alongside comprehensive player stats to track the league's top performers.


And if you prefer to make your selections once the starting line-ups have been announced, we show these in the match build-up before kick-off.


When does the Championship season run from?


The EFL Championship season began on Friday 8th August with a 1-1 draw between Birmingham and Ipswich Town. The final matches take place on Saturday 2nd May with all 24 teams playing at 12:30 UK time. The campaign culminates in the highly lucrative play-off final at Wembley Stadium, often dubbed 'the richest game in football'.


How many games are in the Championship season?


The 24 teams in the Championship play a demanding 46-game season. Each club plays every other team twice, once at home and once away, making for a marathon campaign that tests the endurance of every squad.


How many teams get promoted and relegated?


Three teams are promoted to the Premier League. The top two teams in the final table earn automatic promotion. The teams finishing from 3rd to 6th place enter a play-off tournament, with the winner securing the final promotion spot. At the other end, the bottom three teams are relegated to League One.


Who was promoted from the Championship last season?


The teams that secured promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2024-25 season were Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds.


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