Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2026

13:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Southampton lock horns in an intriguing Championship opener. With the Saints reinforcing attack in the summer, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Hornets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup victory over Crawley, although forward Othmane Maamaa is doubtful after picking up a knock in that game. Big-money signing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 13:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2026

16:00

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West Ham

West Ham

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and West Ham lock horns in a highly-anticipated Championship round one derby. As West Ham are a more experienced side than Burnley, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Clarets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup success after defeating Notts County on penalties. Defensive midfielder Ugo Raghouber is expected to make his Championshi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 16:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2026

20:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Cardiff City will be aiming to extend their excellent run of form when they welcome Wrexham in this Championship clash. As Cardiff look unstoppable at the moment, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Bluebirds have won four games in a row, including a thrilling 3-2 EFL Cup victory over Swindon, with Yousef Salech scoring twice to emerge as the man to watch. Cardiff have won an imp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2026 at 20:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Wolves

Wolves

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
13 August 2026 • 09:55 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
WatfordWatfordSouthamptonSouthampton16/08/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyWest HamWest Ham16/08/2026, 16:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CardiffCardiffWrexhamWrexham17/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnPortsmouthPortsmouth22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyCardiffCardiff22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWolvesWolves22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBoltonBolton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonStoke CityStoke City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield UnitedSheffield United22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamCharltonCharlton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWatfordWatford22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBurnleyBurnley23/08/2026, 12:00
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.22
Away Teams 1.56
Total (Combined) 2.78
32.4 min/Goal (25 Goals in 9 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (3 times out of 9 matches)
78% Both Teams Scored (7 times out of 9 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 22%
Away Win 45%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 89%
Over 1.5 89%
Over 2.5 78%
Over 3.5 22%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 11%
Under 1.5 11%
Under 2.5 22%
Under 3.5 78%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 25.44
Shots / Match (Home) 13.56
Shots / Match (Away) 11.89
Fouls Per Match 23.33
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.67
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.67
Offsides Per Match 3.78
Players Participated 361

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
2 Queens Park Rangers 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 W
3 Bolton Wanderers 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
4 Charlton Athletic 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
5 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
6 Swansea City 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
7 West Bromwich Albion 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
8 Birmingham City 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
9 Sheffield United 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
10 Blackburn Rovers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
12 Burnley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Cardiff City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Watford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 West Ham United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Derby County 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
19 Lincoln City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
20 Norwich City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
21 Preston North End 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
22 Stoke City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
23 Bristol City 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
24 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 L

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/08/2026, 19:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
15/08/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Preston North End
15/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Derby County
15/08/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Lincoln City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
15/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
15/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 2 Swansea City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 2 Millwall
15/08/2026, 16:30 Sheffield United 0 - 0 Birmingham City
16/08/2026, 12:30 Watford - Southampton
16/08/2026, 15:00 Burnley - West Ham United
17/08/2026, 19:00 Cardiff City - Wrexham

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