Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 April 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Leeds United will be aiming to stay in the automatic promotion berth when they take on Queens Park Rangers in the Championship round 45. The Whites did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team beating Middlesbrough 4-3 on Monday evening, but Ipswich Town are still breathing down their neck. Both Darko Gyabi and Pascal Struijk are sidelined with injur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 April 2024 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 April 2024

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Coventry City and Hull City square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be a close Championship clash. The Sky Blues aim to recover from a heart-breaking FA Cup loss to Man Utd and their display in the second half of the Wembley clash is surely giving fans a reason for optimism. Fabio Tavares is pushing for a recall to the starting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 April 2024 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2024

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

King Power Stadium will host a postponed Championship game between Leicester City and Southampton, the two promotion hopefuls. The Foxes desperately needed a win against WBA and they managed to get one, with the team regaining top position in the standings. Even though Enzo Maresca has a full squad to choose from, Patson Daka should sneak into the starting XI after coming as ... Read More...

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

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

There will be fireworks when Middlesbrough and Leeds United face each other at Riverside Stadium in the closing match of the Championship round 44. The Boro missed out on a spot in the playoffs, but their pride will be at stake in the remainder of the season. Midfielder Sam Greenwood is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Patrick McNair, Hayden Hackney, R ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2024 at 20:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 April 2024

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Buoyed by a 1-0 win over Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday afternoon. The Riversiders are five points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that they should be happy with one point from the match. All Yasin Ayari, Ryan Hedges, Arnor Sigurdsson, Harry Leonard, and John Fleck ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 April 2024 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

17:15

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Preston

Preston

Queens Park Rangers will look to make amends for a 3-0 loss to Hull City when they take on Preston in the Championship round 44. The Hoops do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous three league matches, and seeing that their Championship status is in danger, they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Preston. All Michael Frey, Taylor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 17:15

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Hull City will be aiming to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers are six points behind the playoffs berth and with one game in hand, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the away side. As Liam Rosenior has a full squad to choose from, home win should definitely be considered.

T ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sunderland play host to Millwall at their Stadium of Light in the Championship round 44. The Black Cats are firmly lodged in the league's mid-table quagmire and, no doubt, the lack of motivation could prove to be the team’s biggest problem in the season finale. Anyhow, the hosts will be with guards down in Saturday’s encounter. The likes of Niall Huggins, Dennis Cirkin, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and Plymouth, the two relegation-threatened teams. The Potters are only three points clear of the relegation zone and, no doubt, they are desperate to grab something from the round 44 clash. South Korea midfielder Joon-Ho Bae is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Ryan Mmaee, Lynden Go ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Coventry City, Birmingham City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 44. The Blues are determined to avoid relegation and a win over the rock-bottom side will see them move one step closer to meeting the goal. Even though the likes of Oliver Burke, Lucas Jutkiewicz, Marc Ro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Norwich City will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Preston when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 44. The Canaries are eager to cement their spot in top six and their fine form is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. With no fresh injury worries to report, David Wagner is unlikely to make changes to the team that d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 April 2024

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Huddersfield Town and Swansea City square off against each other at John Smith’s Stadium in what could be a crucial game for the Terriers in their battle for survival. The Terriers are eager to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the South Wales outfit. Josh Koroma is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 1-1 draw with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 April 2024 at 15:00

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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
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 1.65
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (231 Goals in 80 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 80 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 29%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 19%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.78
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.54
Fouls Per Match 21.79
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.63
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 643

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 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
9 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
10 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

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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