Championship Predictions

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Canaries were flying pretty low in the season opener, with the team losing to newcomers Oxford United at Kassam Stadium, but a 4-3 win over Stevenage in the EFL Cup gave them a confidence boost. Onel Hernandez is widely expected to start against Blac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a brilliant 4-1 win over Luton, Burnley will look to overtake Sheffield Wednesday in top position when they take on Cardiff City in the first home game of the season. The Clarets rolled over the Hatters at Kenilworth Road and, no doubt, the fans have faith in new boss Scott Parker. Barring any fresh injury worries, the former Chelsea midfielder is unlikely to make ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Saturday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Millwall, the two teams who are determined to record their first win of the season. The Robins played out a 1-1 draw with Hull City in the season opener, but they could have picked up all three points from the match. Talented forward Fally Mayulu is pushing for a start after opening his goal-sco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

The Hawthorns will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United. The Baggies kicked off the new Championship campaign in style, with the team beating Queens Park Rangers 3-1 on the road, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. A man to watch in the home team will be Josh Maja, who scored a hat- ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Fratton Park will be packed when Portsmouth take on Luton Town in the Championship round 2. The Pompey aim to recover from the EFL Cup loss to Millwall and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Callum Lang, who scored a brace in a 3-3 draw with Leeds United, should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Regan Poole, Jacob F ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Middlesbrough go head to head in the Championship round 2. The Rams did well to beat Chesterfield in their League Cup opener, with the team bouncing back from the heart-breaking round 1 loss to Blackburn (2-4), but they do not want to stop now. Kayden Jackson returns to the starting XI after sealing the victory ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2024 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 August 2024

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Buoyed by the League Cup win over Bristol City, Coventry City will look to record their first Championship win when they take on Oxford United on Friday evening. The Sky Blues failed to spoil Stoke City’s party at Bet365 Stadium, but they are seen as favourites to beat the newcomers in front of home fans. Midfielder Ellis Simms is widely expected to return to the starting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 August 2024 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Monday’s football game between Luton Town and Burnley will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 1. The Hatters are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they will have a big fish to fry in the 2024/2025 campaign. The likes of Shandon Baptiste and Reuell Walters have signed permanent deals with the club, while Ross Barkley and Gabriel Osho are no long ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2024 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 August 2024

16:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Sheffield Wednesday will look to make a flying start to their Championship campaign when they take on Plymouth on Sunday afternoon. The Owls played out a goalless draw with Leganes in their last warm-up game, but they are seen as favourites to beat the Pilgrims in front of home fans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Olaf Kobacki, who is widely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 August 2024 at 16:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Coventry City lock horns in the opening match of the new Championship campaign. The Potters were having their ups and downs in preseason, with the team beating both Crewe and Bolton, while losing to AZ Alkmaar and Stockport County. Summer signing Sam Gallagher is widely expected to lead the line for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Queens Park Rangers and WBA square off against each other at Loftus Road in the opening match of the season. The Hoops aim to put an end to their three-game losing run in preseason, but they face a tough challenge against the Baggies. New signings Zan Celar and Jonathan Varane are likely to make their Queens Park debut against WBA.

West Brom, on the other hand, suffe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

10 August 2024

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Oxford United and Norwich City square off against each other at Kassam Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Yellow are eager to impress on their return to the English second tier, but they will have a big fish to fry in the season opener. The club chiefs have signed permanent deals with Peter Kioso, Jack Currie, and Idris El Mizouni in the summer transfer w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 August 2024 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
10 September 2026 • 12:56 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
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.63
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.3 min/Goal (201 Goals in 70 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (29 times out of 70 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 70 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 34%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.5
Shots / Match (Away) 12.3
Fouls Per Match 21.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.67
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.23
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 635

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
3 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
4 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
5 Queens Park Rangers 6 3 2 1 7 4 +3 11 DWWLD
6 Charlton Athletic 6 3 2 1 6 7 -1 11 WWDLD
7 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
8 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Norwich City 6 3 0 3 10 9 +1 9 LWLWW
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
13 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
14 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
17 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 -2 5 WLDLL
20 Cardiff City 6 0 4 2 7 10 -3 4 DDLLD
21 Derby County 6 1 1 4 5 11 -6 4 DLWLL
22 Bolton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 4 DLLLL
23 Preston North End 6 1 0 5 6 12 -6 3 LLLWL
24 Burnley 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 3 LLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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