Championship Predictions

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Coventry City will be aiming to build on a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough when they take on Leicester City in the Championship round 27. The Sky Blues have been producing fine displays in festive fixtures and they are surely capable of matching the league leaders on home soil. Defender Liam Kitching is banned for the match, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 January 2024

20:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Norwich City lock horns in a highly-anticipated Championship clash. The Tigers are eyeing their first win of the year and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach in Friday’s clash. Tyler Morton is banned for the match, while all Ruben Vinagre, Jaden Philogene, and Dogukan Sinik are out of contentio ... Read More...

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

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

17:15

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Hull City

Hull City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Preston, Sheffield Wednesday will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Hull City at their Hillsborough. The Owls aim to make amends for the unsuccessful first half of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both George Byers and Bambo Diaby are banned for the match, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 17:15

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City will be aiming to kick off 2024 in style when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Monday afternoon. The Swans have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Preston, losing to Southampton, while sharing the spoils with Coventry. As the South Wales outfit should stick to their attacking style of play, a high-scoring affair is on the cards. T ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Stoke City and Ipswich Town take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Monday’s program. The Potters are undefeated in the previous five league matches and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Tractor Boys in front of home fans. The likes of Frank Fielding, Enda Stevens, Tyrese Campbell, and Emre ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Queens Park Rangers will look to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 26. The Hoops have been struggling in front of goal of late, with the team failing to find the net in the previous three league matches, but Monday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Paul Smith is widely expected to return t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

After failing to win the last three league matches, Plymouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Watford on Monday afternoon. The Pilgrims aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Southampton and their fine home record is surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Watford. Ryan Hardie should be recalled to the starting XI after the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Southampton lock horns at Carrow Road in the Championship round 26. The Canaries aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to WBA and Millwall and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Saints. Chile midfielder Marcelino Nunez should be recalled to the starting XI, while both Jakob Sorensen and Dimitris Gian ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Middlesbrough will look to build on a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town when they take on Coventry City in the first game of the year. The Boro quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Rotherham United, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to make it to the playoffs. Joshua Coburn is widely expected to return to t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Leicester City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Huddersfield Town on Monday afternoon. The Foxes are eager to retain top position and they are seen as hot favourites to pick up all three points from the first match of the year. Even though all Marc Albrighton, Jamie Vardy, and Kasey McAteer remain ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Birmigham City

Birmigham City

Leeds United will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Preston and WBA when they welcome Birmingham City to their Elland Road on Monday afternoon. The Whites are eager to move closer to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Blues. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier remains on the sidelines through suspension, while both Jamie S ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Monday’s football game between Bristol City and Millwall, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Following three consecutive league wins, Bristol City shared the spoils with Birmingham City on Matchday 25 to stay in the playoffs race. Tommy Conway is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Kal Naismith, Hayd ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 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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