Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Cardiff City play host to Leeds United at their Cardiff City Stadium on day 27 of the new Championship campaign. The Bluebirds experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the FA Cup loss (0-4) to Sheffield Wednesday and they face yet another uphill task against the promotion hopefuls. Bear in mind, though, that both Wintle and Robinson failed to convert penalties in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2024 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 January 2024

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Swansea City, the two bottom-table sides. The Blues are eager to put an end to their five-game winless run, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Marc Roberts, Ethan Laird, Alfie Chang, and George Hall continue to miss out with injuries, while talen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 January 2024 at 15:00

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 contention ... 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 Te ... 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 to ... 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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
22 October 2026 • 13:14 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
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.58
Away Teams 1.32
Total (Combined) 2.9
31 min/Goal (386 Goals in 133 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 133 matches)
64% Both Teams Scored (85 times out of 133 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 28%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 77%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 14%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 23%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 86%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.18
Shots / Match (Home) 14.63
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.87
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.59
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.28
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 684

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
3 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
4 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21 10 +11 21 WLWWD
5 Birmingham City 11 5 5 1 20 11 +9 20 WDWWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 11 6 2 3 15 12 +3 20 DLLWW
7 Stoke City 11 6 1 4 18 16 +2 19 WWWLW
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 11 5 3 3 19 16 +3 18 WLLWD
9 Queens Park Rangers 11 4 5 2 15 12 +3 17 DDDWL
10 Sheffield United 11 4 3 4 15 14 +1 15 LLWLW
11 Blackburn Rovers 11 4 3 4 17 16 +1 15 WDWWL
12 Portsmouth 11 4 3 4 14 14 0 15 DLWWD
13 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18 18 0 15 DDWLD
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15 16 -1 14 LWDLW
15 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12 15 -3 14 LWDLL
16 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
17 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
18 Lincoln City 11 3 3 5 9 19 -10 12 WLLLD
19 Cardiff City 11 2 5 4 18 17 +1 11 LWLWD
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10 19 -9 11 LLLLW
21 Norwich City 11 3 0 8 17 21 -4 9 LLLLL
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
23 Derby County 11 1 3 7 9 20 -11 6 LDDLL
24 Preston North End 11 1 1 9 9 24 -15 4 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 4 - 1 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United - Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Wrexham

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