Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Birmingham City will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they take on Watford in the Championship round 38. The Blues do not seem to be at their sharpest in the season finale, with the team sitting in the danger zone ahead of Saturday’s clash. To make things even worse for the home side, important defender Marc Roberts suffered an injury in the midweek de ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2024

12:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Swansea.com Stadium will host Saturday’s matinee between Swansea City and Cardiff City, the two mid-table sides. The Swans aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Bristol City and the fact that they defeated Blackburn Rovers in their last home game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the South Wales derby. All Harrison Ashby, Liam Walsh, and Josh Ginnelly are sidel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2024 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

12 March 2024

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City will look to put an end to their four-game winless run in the Championship when they take on Middlesbrough in a postponed fixture. The Blues suffered a dip in form, with the team dropping to 21st place in the standings, only one point clear of bottom three. Captain Dion Sanderson serves the last of his three-game ban, while both Ethan Laird and Andre Dozzell ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 March 2024 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

10 March 2024

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Sunday’s football game between Bristol City and Swansea City will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 36. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-game losing run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the South Wales outfit. Tommy Conway should earn a spot in the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the midweek loss to Ipswich Town, whe ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

10 March 2024

12:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Huddersfield Town will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Cardiff City when they take on West Bromwich Albion in the Championship round 27. The Terriers are determined to move away from the danger zone, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing Baggies. Both Alex Matos and Jaheim Headley are pushing for a start, while the likes of Radinio Baker, Yuta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 March 2024 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Coventry City. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and their display against Swansea City, especially the second half, is surely fuelling fans with optimism. Ken Sema limped off with injury in the draw with the South Wales outfit, with Giorgi Chakvetadze likely to step up.

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This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Buoyed by a 4-3 win over Birmingham City, Southampton will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Sunderland in the Championship round 37. The Saints were beaten by both Hull City and Millwall in the previous two home games and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways at their St. Mary’s Stadium. With no fresh injury worries to report, Russell Mart ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Queens Park Rangers play host to Middlesbrough at their Loftus Road in what is expected to be a close Championship game. Following three consecutive league wins, the Hoops shared the spoils with WBA in midweek. The capital club, though, are still sitting in the danger zone, only one point clear of bottom three and, no doubt, Saturday’s clash is of big importance for Marti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Preston will look to stay in the playoffs race when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 37. The Lilywhites played out a goalless draw with Hull City at the weekend, but they had their chances to score the winner. Both Brad Potts and Kian Best remain on the sidelines with injuries, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s enco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Norwich City will be aiming to recover from a 3-1 loss to Middlesbrough when they face Rotherham United in the Championship round 37. The Canaries will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Borja Sainz is banned for the match, while Jacob Sorensen should replace Grant Hanley in the starting XI a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

There will be fireworks when Millwall and Birmingham City square off against each other in the relegation six-pointer at the Den. The Lions have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating both Southampton and Watford, while sharing the spoils with Blackburn Rovers, but their Championship status is still in great danger. Republic of Ireland forward Michael Obafemi sho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2024

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Hull City and Leicester City, the two top-table sides. The Tigers are eager to stay in the playoffs berth, but they face a tough challenge against the league leaders. Both Aaron Connolly and Liam Delap are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. The Foxes, on the other hand, did we ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
23 August 2026 • 20:14 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
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.46
Away Teams 1.42
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (69 Goals in 24 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 24 matches)
79% Both Teams Scored (19 times out of 24 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 38%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 13%
Under 1.5 13%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.38
Shots / Match (Home) 13.92
Shots / Match (Away) 12.46
Fouls Per Match 23.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.04
Offsides Per Match 4.58
Players Participated 525

Championship Regular Season

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

Championship Results

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall 3 - 0 Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 3 - 1 Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 1 - 2 Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 2 Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 Burnley

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham - Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford - West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Millwall

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