Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2023

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Swansea.com Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Swansea City and Preston, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Swans are only five points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this match is of big importance for the home side. All Harrison Ashby, Mykola Kukharevych, Josh Ginnelly, Nathanael Ogbeta, Joe Allen, Azeem Abdulai, and S ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2023 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2023

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sunderland, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Hull City on Friday evening. The Robins aim to keep on climbing the standings, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Haydon Roberts, Andy King, Ross McCrorie, Rob Atkinson, and Ayman Benarous are out of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 December 2023 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2023

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Birmingham City and Leicester City take on each other at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the closing match of the Championship round 22. The Blues defeated Cardiff City 1-0 on Wednesday evening, with the team putting an end to their three-game winless run, but they will have a mountain to climb against the league leaders. All Cody Drameh, Keshi Anderson, Ethan Laird, Alfie Chang, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2023 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2023

12:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

West Bromwich Albion will be looking to build on a 2-0 win over Rotherham United when they take on Stoke City at their Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon. The Baggies have regained a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to stay in the playoffs berth. Fit-again forward Jed Wallace is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2023 at 12:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Following a 1-1 draw with Stoke City, Swansea City will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship round 22. The Swans are undefeated in the previous three league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to rejoin the playoffs race. Keep in mind, though, that all Harrison Ashby, Mykola Kukharevych, Josh Ginnelly, Nathan Wood, Nathan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on St. Mary’s Stadium when Southampton and Blackburn Rovers go head to head in the Championship round 22 on Saturday afternoon. The Saints are on a four-game winning run at home ground and they are seen as favourites to beat the Riversiders as well. Talented forward Samuel Edozie is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Coven ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Legendary Hillsborough stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Queens Park Rangers, the two relegation-threatened sides. The Hoops have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating all Stoke City, Preston, and Hull City, while sharing the spoils Plymouth. The capital club have a nice chance to escape the relegation ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town, Preston will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Watford in the Championship round 22. The Lilywhites have a nice opportunity to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach against Watford. Milutin Osmajic misses out with a groin problem, while Sat ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Following a goalless draw with Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims produce much better showings at home than on the travels and you should know that they are eyeing their seventh home win of the process. Dan Scarr is banned for the match, with fellow defender ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Out-of-sorts Millwall will be looking to put an end to their five-game winless run in the Championship when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 22. The Lions suffered a 3-2 loss to Leicester in midweek, but their display in the King Power Stadium showdown was anything but poor. Scotland forward Kevin Nisbet should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a subs ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Leeds United will be aiming to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Coventry City at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The Whites are eyeing their eighth consecutive win at home ground and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Junior Firpo and Stuart Dallas remain in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 December 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Saturday’s football game at MKM Stadium pits together Hull City and Cardiff City, the two promotion-chasing sides. The Tigers aim to build on a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough and a triumph over Cardiff should see them climb to the playoffs berth. Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan is pushing for a rare start after scoring as a substitute in the midweek triumph, while Dogukan Sinik h ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 December 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 September 2026 • 17:21 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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbywrewre10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBurnleyBurnley11/10/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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