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EFL Championship Predictions

Paul Heckingbottom's Preston are seeking back-to-back home wins to kickstart their season

Preston vs Lincoln predictions: Momentum to keep building for North End

James MasonJames Mason
6hago
This season’s James Bree redemption arc is already playing out at Southampton

This season’s James Bree redemption arc is already playing out at Southampton

Saints Marching
6hago
Alex Neil's Millwall produced a strong display against Newcastle in the League Cup

Blackburn vs Millwall predictions: Lions to attack at Ewood Park

Tom HillTom Hill
6hago
Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff are hard to beat but still chasing their first league win of the season

Bolton vs Cardiff predictions: Bluebirds to edge battle of promoted sides

Rob EddyRob Eddy
8hago
Southampton will be glad they got rid of this flop after he made costly error

Southampton will be glad they got rid of this flop after he made costly error

Saints Marching
8hago
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen scored twice in Tuesday's win at Bolton

West Ham vs Wrexham predictions: Bowen to inspire another Hammers win

Jack OgalbeJack Ogalbe
9hago
Newcastle United 1-0 Millwall: What we learnt from a difficult Carabao Cup tie at The Den

Newcastle United 1-0 Millwall: What we learnt from a difficult Carabao Cup tie at The Den

Newcastle Toons
9hago
Tonda Eckert has his own Steven Davis at Southampton after Swansea victory

Tonda Eckert has his own Steven Davis at Southampton after Swansea victory

Saints Marching
10hago
Wrexham Leave Four Stars Out of 21-Man Roster for Championship Season

Wrexham Leave Four Stars Out of 21-Man Roster for Championship Season

SI
11hago
“We Needed A Reaction, We Got A Reaction” – Wilder Delighted With Sheffield United’s Attitude

“We Needed A Reaction, We Got A Reaction” – Wilder Delighted With Sheffield United’s Attitude

Sheff United Way
11hago
The Southampton alteration Tonda Eckert will already be considering after Swansea

The Southampton alteration Tonda Eckert will already be considering after Swansea

Saints Marching
12hago
Chelsea in strong push to crush Man Utd in race for incredible 100 G/A Blackburn wonderkid

Chelsea in strong push to crush Man Utd in race for incredible 100 G/A Blackburn wonderkid

TEAMtalk
12hago
Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United: Peck Steals the Show And All Three Points For Blades

Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United: Peck Steals the Show And All Three Points For Blades

Sheff United Way
12hago
West Ham Player Ratings: Bowen brace in Bolton

West Ham Player Ratings: Bowen brace in Bolton

Green Street Hammers
14hago
The Southampton star who was more impressive than Larin and Scienza vs Swansea

The Southampton star who was more impressive than Larin and Scienza vs Swansea

Saints Marching
16hago
Wilder sends clear message to Sheffield United fans after beating Blackburn

Wilder sends clear message to Sheffield United fans after beating Blackburn

Hayters
22hago
Burnley boss confirms huge injury blow after Wrexham draw and provides updates on others

Burnley boss confirms huge injury blow after Wrexham draw and provides updates on others

Hayters
22hago
Preston boss reveals injury worry after another Championship defeat – and explains decision to make changes

Preston boss reveals injury worry after another Championship defeat – and explains decision to make changes

Hayters
22hago
Espirito Santo delighted with West Ham ‘fight’ after going top of Championship

Espirito Santo delighted with West Ham ‘fight’ after going top of Championship

Hayters
22hago
Newcastle United edge out Millwall in tricky Carabao Cup tie: player ratings from the 1-0 win

Newcastle United edge out Millwall in tricky Carabao Cup tie: player ratings from the 1-0 win

Newcastle Toons
1dago
Joe Willock strikes late as Newcastle edge past Millwall in Carabao Cup

Joe Willock strikes late as Newcastle edge past Millwall in Carabao Cup

GOAL
1dago
The Key Issue Wrexham Must Fix in the New Championship Season—And Fast

The Key Issue Wrexham Must Fix in the New Championship Season—And Fast

SI
1dago
Joe Willock steers Newcastle past Millwall to avoid Carabao Cup shock

Joe Willock steers Newcastle past Millwall to avoid Carabao Cup shock

The Independent
1dago
Newcastle edge past Millwall to progress in Carabao Cup

Newcastle edge past Millwall to progress in Carabao Cup

Hayters
1dago
Sheffield United complete signing of Ayew as winger departs

Sheffield United complete signing of Ayew as winger departs

Hayters
1dago
Charlton Athletic duo closing in on returns as Jones provides update on Campbell

Charlton Athletic duo closing in on returns as Jones provides update on Campbell

Hayters
1dago
QPR suffer big injury blow with forward set for spell out

QPR suffer big injury blow with forward set for spell out

Hayters
1dago
Eckert still owes Southampton an answer on this Lincoln substitution

Eckert still owes Southampton an answer on this Lincoln substitution

Saints Marching
1dago
Birmingham City forward expected to miss Norwich game

Birmingham City forward expected to miss Norwich game

Hayters
1dago
Norwich City star very close to returning to action in big boost for Clement

Norwich City star very close to returning to action in big boost for Clement

Hayters
1dago
Southampton predicted XI v Swansea with one change Eckert may not make

Southampton predicted XI v Swansea with one change Eckert may not make

Saints Marching
1dago
James Ward-Prowse could now have his new Oriel Romeu at Southampton

James Ward-Prowse could now have his new Oriel Romeu at Southampton

Saints Marching
1dago
James Morrison will expect another big performance from his West Brom team against Derby

Derby vs West Brom predictions: Derby's troubles to continue on home soil

Tom HillTom Hill
1dago
Southampton fans would love to cheer on this striker instead of Divin Mubama

Southampton fans would love to cheer on this striker instead of Divin Mubama

Saints Marching
1dago
Former Celtic boss backs Reo Hatate to flourish at Burnley

Former Celtic boss backs Reo Hatate to flourish at Burnley

Celtic Shorts
1dago
West Ham face fresh uncertainty over two players

West Ham face fresh uncertainty over two players

CaughtOffside
1dago
Graeme Souness criticises former West Ham player

Graeme Souness criticises former West Ham player

Green Street Hammers
1dago
Southampton fall behind Swansea when looking at these specific rankings

Southampton fall behind Swansea when looking at these specific rankings

Saints Marching
1dago
Nathan Jones will want a response from Charlton after they lost heavily at Stoke

Charlton Athletic vs QPR predictions: London rivals ready to push each other

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
1dago
Philippe Clement is preparing his Norwich side for a home clash with Birmingham

Norwich vs Birmingham predictions: Canaries to end Blues' unbeaten start

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
1dago
Southampton's hopes of beating Swansea may hinge on one player

Southampton's hopes of beating Swansea may hinge on one player

Saints Marching
1dago
Southampton must regret giving up this young attacker and it's not Jay Robinson

Southampton must regret giving up this young attacker and it's not Jay Robinson

Saints Marching
1dago
Why Troy Parrott Picked Seville Over West Ham

Why Troy Parrott Picked Seville Over West Ham

BenchWarmers
1dago
Bizarre kit nightmare! Middlesbrough left raging as Burnley blunder dyes white shirts green

Bizarre kit nightmare! Middlesbrough left raging as Burnley blunder dyes white shirts green

GOAL
1dago
Wrexham vs. Burnley: Predictions, Lineups, TV and Live Stream Details

Wrexham vs. Burnley: Predictions, Lineups, TV and Live Stream Details

SI
1dago

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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