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English Championship Predictions - 22 April 2026, Matchday 44

Simon Lewis
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Matchday 44 of the English Championship promises thrilling encounters. Birmingham and Preston might finish in a draw given their current forms. Ipswich, currently second, should have no trouble overcoming Charlton's struggling home form. Middlesbrough, in pursuit of automatic promotion, faces a challenge against Sheffield Wednesday, who might stage an upset driven by pride. Sheffield United vs Blackburn may result in a high-scoring draw, as Blackburn fights for safety. The predictions lean towards Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday securing wins, with the other matches potentially ending in draws.

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  • Birmingham and Preston to eke out a dull draw.
  • Ipswich to cruise to victory over Charlton.
  • Sheffield Wednesday to grab a rare win against Middlesbrough.
  • Sheffield United to hold Blackburn to a draw.
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English Championship Predictions - Matchday 44


Birmingham vs Preston


Both sides are safe mid-table and out of contention for the playoffs. Birmingham have lost 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring just 7 goals. Preston have lost 5 of their last 10, but have 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, so they have enough form to pull off a win.

Preston’s form on the road is dire, with just 2 wins in 10, while Birmingham have 4 wins and 3 draws in their last 10 home matches, so this could be heading for a draw.  

Charlton vs Ipswich


Charlton are almost safe from relegation, although a win and a draw would ensure their Championship status for next season. Ipswich are in second place and could theoretically pip Coventry to the title if they win their last 4 matches and Coventry get 1 point or less from their last 3 matches. 

Ipswich have lost just 1 of their last 10 matches, while Charlton have just 3 points from their last 6. Charlton have lost 5 of their last 6 home matches, scoring just 3 goals, so this should be a cakewalk for the Tractor Boys. Win to nil.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday


Middlesbrough are fighting for the automatic promotion place, sitting just 3 points behind Ipswich. Wednesday’s campaign has been disastrous as they are still on minus-3 points for the season after their 18-point Federation fine. 

Neither side has any form to speak of, with Boro winless in their last 7 matches while Wednesday have just 1 win all season. Wednesday come into this match on the back of an 11-match losing streak on the road that was ended with an incredible 0-0 draw with log-leaders Coventry.

With Boro losing 3 of their last 4 matches at home, and being winless in their last 6 home matches, I’m going to go out on a limb and back Wednesday for the win. They have nothing to lose but they will be playing for pride as they look to get out of the negative points before season end.

Sheffield United vs Blackburn


Blackburn hit the last 3 matches of the season 5 points above Oxford who are in the relegation zone. They will be pushing for a win to guarantee their safety against a Sheffield United side with nothing to play for this season. 

Blackburn have struggled on the road, losing 6 of their last 10 matches, although they have 2 wins and a draw in their last 4 away from home.

Sheffield have just 1 win at home in their last 5 matches after winning 3 in a 4-match streak, but with Blackburn playing for their survival this should even out into a high-scoring draw.  

Verdict

Wins for Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday, but draws as Birmingham play Preston and Sheffield United host Blackburn.
      
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