Championship Predictions

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Sheffield United go head to head in the Championship derby. The Canaries have yet to find their best form, but it has to be noted that they were on the verge of beating Blackburn Rovers in their last league match (2-2). Ashley Barnes remains on the sidelines with injury, but the former Leicester forward should be the only ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Derby County when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 3. The Boro defeated Swansea in their first home game of the season, which is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Portsmouth. All Tom Smith, Marcus Forss, and Alex Bangura remain in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Oxford United square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game on Saturday afternoon. The Riversiders have been scoring goals for fun in the new campaign and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the newcomers. A man to keep an eye on in the home team wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Queens Park Rangers play host to Plymouth at their Loftus Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Hoops are determined to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Pilgrims. Experienced midfielder Jack Colback is banned for the match, while forward Lucas Andersen is unlikely to recover in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

MKM Stadium will be the centre of attention when Hull City and Millwall lock horns in the Championship round 3 on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers head into the match following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Plymouth and they are now on a quest to record their first win of the season. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but both Harvey Cartwright and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Bristol City will be aiming to build on a thrilling 4-3 win over Millwall when they take on Coventry City on Matchday 3. The Robins looked sharp in front of goal at the weekend and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Coventry City. Both Mayulu and Twine are pushing for recalls after the duo got their names on the scoresheet against ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 August 2024 at 12:30

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Hillsborough will host Friday’s Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United. The Owls aim to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Sunderland, but they face yet another difficult task against the promotion hopefuls. Michael Smith is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while goalkeeper Ben Hamer remains in the recovery room. Ike Ugbo is pushing for a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2024 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2024

12:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Stadium of Light will be the centre of attention when Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday go head to head in the closing match of round 2. The Black Cats did well to beat Cardiff City in their opener, but they face a tough challenge against the Owls in Sunday’s matinee. Both Daniel Ballard and Jenson Seelt remain in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Stoke City, the two teams who defeated Millwall and Coventry respectively on Matchday 1. The Hornets are brimming with confidence following a thrilling EFL Cup win (5-0) over MK Dons, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Tom Cleverley’s troops. There are no fresh injury worries in t ... Read More...

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

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Swansea will look to build on the EFL Cup win over Gillingham when they take on Preston in their first home game of the new Championship campaign. The Swans failed to spoil Middlesbrough’s party at Riverside Stadium, but they are surely capable of matching Preston in front of home fans. Liam Cullen should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the ... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Preston (2-0) and Wrexham (4-2), Sheffield United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Queens Park Rangers at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are determined to secure a quick return to the Premier League, but the season is quite long. Femi Seriki is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s clash after suffering a mi ... Read More...

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Plymouth play host to Hull City at their Home Park on day 2 of the new Championship campaign. The Pilgrims struggled defensively in a 4-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. There is no doubt that the EFL Cup win (3-0) over Cheltenham gave them a confidence boost. Wayne Rooney has a luxury to f ... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 September 2026 • 17:21 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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbywrewre10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBurnleyBurnley11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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