Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

13:00

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QPR

QPR

Sparkles will be flying when Millwall and Queens Park Rangers take on each other at The Den in a London derby. The Lions aim to put an end to their seven-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Defender Casper De Norre is sidelined with a calf injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Experienced forward Tom Bra ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 13:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-4

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2023

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Preston and Leeds United take on each other at Deepdale in the opening match of Tuesday’s program. The Lilywhites suffered a dip in form, with the team experiencing all sorts of problems at the back in back-to-back losses to Watford (1-5) and Swansea City (1-2) and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in the midweek clash. Robbie Brady limped off with injury i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Following a 1-0 loss to Bristol City, Sunderland will look to get back on course when they face Coventry City in the Championship round 23. The Black Cats have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Teenage forward Jobe Bellingham is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Dennis Cirkin, Timothee Pembele ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Stoke City will look to put an end to their eight-game winless run when they take on Millwall on Matchday 23. The Potters are only three points clear of the danger zone, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but Ben Pearson misses out through suspension. All Tyrese Campbell, Sead Haksabanov ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Sheffield Wednesday play host to Cardiff City at their Hillsborough on day 23 of the new Championship campaign. The Owls made a slow start to the season, but they have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team winning three of their last four league matches. Barring any fresh injury worries, Danny Rohl is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

QPR will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday when they face Southampton in the Championship round 23. The Hoops are desperate to escape the danger zone and we are positive they will go all guns blazing at the Saints. Scotland forward Lyndon Dykes is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Jack Colback and Morgan Fox are out of co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

After surviving Rotherham United in their last league match, Plymouth will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 23. The Pilgrims are a team with two faces, with the team producing excellent displays at home, while struggling on the travels and they are surely capable of matching the Blues at their Home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Following a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town, Norwich City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries are undefeated in the previous four league matches and their performance in a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town is surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Huddersfield. The oppositio ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion, the two promotion-chasing sides. The Boro desperately needed a win against Swansea City and they managed to get one and they must be high on confidence following the EFL Cup triumph (3-0) over Port Vale. Forward Isaiah Jones returns to the starting XI after he was rested in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Leicester City and Rotherham United face each other at King Power Stadium in a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Foxes are on the right track to secure automatic promotion, but head coach Enzo Maresca must warn his men against complacency. In Jamie Vardy’s absence (injury), Patson Daka will continue leading the line for the hosts. The likes of Marc Albrighton, Yunus Akgun, Kasey ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Blackburn Rovers and Watford square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Riversiders aim to recover from a massive 4-0 loss to Southampton and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hornets. Blackburn are tough to beat at home, but keep in mind that all Tyrhus Dolan, Joe Rankin-Costello, Aynsley Pea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 December 2023

12:30

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Ipswich

Ipswich

A highly-anticipated football game between Leeds United and Ipswich Town will open Saturday’s program in the Championship round 23. The Whites aim to move closer to automatic promotion places and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against the fellow promotion hopefuls. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be pacey winger Crysencio Summe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 December 2023 at 12:30

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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
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 1.63
Away Teams 1.23
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.4 min/Goal (232 Goals in 81 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (34 times out of 81 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 81 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 28%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.72
Shots / Match (Home) 14.14
Shots / Match (Away) 12.58
Fouls Per Match 21.85
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.64
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.21
Offsides Per Match 4.33
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 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
10 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
11 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
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
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City - Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall - West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City - Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers

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