Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Birmingham City will look to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Championship when they take on Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Blues aim to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Stoke City and you should know that they are eyeing their sixth home win of the process. Krystian Bielik has yet to serve his ban, while all Lee Buchanan, Kevin Long, Cody Drameh, Ethan Laird ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

18:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Southampton will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 25. The Saints have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Plymouth. Ryan Fraser should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring a brace in the last league match, while fellow midfielde ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2023 at 18:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

19:45

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Leicester

Leicester

Tuesday’s Championship derby between Ipswich Town and Leicester City will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the 2023/2024 campaign. The Tractor Boys aim to recover from a massive 4-0 loss to Leeds United, but they face yet another tough challenge against the league leaders. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, Marcus Harness should sneak into t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 19:45

Birmingham

Birmingham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

17:15

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Tuesday’s football game at St. Andrew’s Stadium pits together Birmingham City and Stoke City, the two teams who face each other in the Championship round 24. The Blues have been involved in some high-scoring games of late, with the team suffering a 3-2 loss to Leicester City, while playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth and they are likely to stick to their attac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 17:15

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when WBA and Norwich City face each other in Tuesday’s festive fixture. The Baggies aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Canaries. All Matt Phillips, Josh Maja, and Daryl Dike are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Tuesday’s football game at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Bristol City, the two teams who defeated Blackburn Rovers and Hull City respectively at the weekend. The Hornets aim to climb to the playoffs berth, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Mileta Rajovic is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers, Southampton will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Swansea City on Boxing Day. The Saints want to move closer to automatic promotion berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the South Wales outfit. James Bree limped off with injury in the last l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Out-of-sorts Rotherham United will look to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 24. The Millers do not seem to be at their sharpest and given their difficulties at the back, home win should not be considered. The good news for the home team is that defender Daniel Ayala is back from suspension, while all Fred O ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Hull City will look to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Bristol City when they take on Sunderland in the Premier League round 24. The Tigers are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and you should bear in mind that they recorded four wins in the previous five home games in the English second tier. All Ruben Vinagre, Jaden Philogene, and Dogukan Sinik are sidelined with injuries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

John Smith’s Stadium will host Tuesday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Blackburn Rovers, the two bottom-table sides. The Terriers aim to escape the danger zone and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Blackburn. Both Matty Pearson and Lee Nicholls are facing race against the clock to be fit for the midweek clash, while all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Buoyed by a thrilling 3-0 win over Sunderland, Coventry City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Sheffield Wednesday on Matchday 24. The Sky Blues have been in a fine form of late and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Ben Sheaf is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last lea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Cardiff City will look to build on a 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 24. The weekend triumph gave them a confidence boost, but the South Wales outfit need to keep on making progress if they are to book their spot in the playoffs. Both Aaron Ramsey and Callum ODowda remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 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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