Championship Predictions

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, Haydon ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Blackburn Rovers will look to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Rotherham United on Monday afternoon. The Riversiders are desperate to get back on course and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to do so. Defender Dominic Hyam serves a one-game ban, while all Scott Wharton, Tyrhys Dolan, Joe Rankin-Costello, ... Read More...

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

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Sunderland will be aiming to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Preston in the Championship round 26. The Black Cats are eyeing their eighth home win of the process, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Patrick Roberts limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Rotherham United, with Abdoullah Ba likely to step up, while all Niall Huggins, Dennis C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2024 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Sparkles will be flying when West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United go head to head at the Hawthorns in a highly-anticipated Championship derby. The Baggies defeated ten-man Norwich City on Boxing Day, with Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring the only goal of the match and they now aim to finish 2023 in style. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Carlos Corberan is un ... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Wafford will be looking to finish 2023 in style when they take on Stoke City on Friday evening. The Hornets have been impressive in front of goal of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Jamal Lewis limped off with injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Bristol City, with Matheus Martins likely to replace him in the starting XI, while there are no f ... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, Rotherham United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 25. The Millers did well to put an end to their four-game losing run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to escape the relegation zone. Daniel A ... Read More...

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

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Friday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Lilywhites aim to build on a 2-1 win over ten-man Leeds United and a triumph over Sheffield Wednesday will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Both Robert Brady and Emil Riis Jakobsen continue to miss out, but there are no f ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

There will be fireworks when Millwall and Norwich City take on each other at the Den in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Lions desperately needed a win against Queens Park Rangers and they managed to get one, with the team recording their first league win since November 11. The capital club are eager to keep on climbing the standings, but Friday’s c ... Read More...

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

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Ipswich Town welcome Queens Park Rangers to their Portman Road on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Tractor Boys showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with the team scoring a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with league leaders Leicester and they are now on a quest to put an end to their three-game winless run. Important forward George Hirst limped off with injury ... Read More...

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Blackburn Rovers lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Tigers aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Sunderland and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Riversiders. All Ryan Allsop, Ruben Vinagre, Jaden Philogene, and Dogukan Sinik are sidelined with injuries, but th ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2023

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Friday’s football game at John Smith’s Stadium pits together Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough, the two teams who sit in the bottom half of the table. The Terriers desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their five-game winless run, but they face a tough challenge against the Boro. Goalkeeper Christophe ... Read More...

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

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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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