Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, the two old rivals. The Potters aim to recover from a 3-0 loss to Watford and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Lynden Gooch has joined the likes of Ben Pearson and Ryan Mmaee in the recovery room, while teenage midfielder is pushing for his first start o ... Read More...

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

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 August 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Preston will be aiming to make amends for a 3-0 loss to Swansea City when they face Luton Town in the Championship round 3. The Lilywhites made a slow start to the season, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Midfielder Sam Greenwood is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while midfielder Alistair McCann remains on the sidelines with a ... Read More...

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

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 s ... 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 i ... 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 the h ... 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 Le ... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
22 October 2026 • 13:14 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
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 15:00
  • 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 1.58
Away Teams 1.32
Total (Combined) 2.9
31 min/Goal (386 Goals in 133 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 133 matches)
64% Both Teams Scored (85 times out of 133 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 28%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 77%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 14%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 23%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 86%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.18
Shots / Match (Home) 14.63
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.87
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.59
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.28
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 684

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
3 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
4 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21 10 +11 21 WLWWD
5 Birmingham City 11 5 5 1 20 11 +9 20 WDWWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 11 6 2 3 15 12 +3 20 DLLWW
7 Stoke City 11 6 1 4 18 16 +2 19 WWWLW
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 11 5 3 3 19 16 +3 18 WLLWD
9 Queens Park Rangers 11 4 5 2 15 12 +3 17 DDDWL
10 Sheffield United 11 4 3 4 15 14 +1 15 LLWLW
11 Blackburn Rovers 11 4 3 4 17 16 +1 15 WDWWL
12 Portsmouth 11 4 3 4 14 14 0 15 DLWWD
13 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18 18 0 15 DDWLD
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15 16 -1 14 LWDLW
15 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12 15 -3 14 LWDLL
16 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
17 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
18 Lincoln City 11 3 3 5 9 19 -10 12 WLLLD
19 Cardiff City 11 2 5 4 18 17 +1 11 LWLWD
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10 19 -9 11 LLLLW
21 Norwich City 11 3 0 8 17 21 -4 9 LLLLL
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
23 Derby County 11 1 3 7 9 20 -11 6 LDDLL
24 Preston North End 11 1 1 9 9 24 -15 4 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 4 - 1 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United - Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Wrexham

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