Championship Predictions

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Out-of-sorts Sunderland will be aiming to record their first win of the season when they take on Rotherham United on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats have been struggling to find their best form of late, but this game holds the potential to mark a turning point for Tony Mowbray's squad. Even though all Alese, Matete, Embleton, Seelt, Evans, and Stewart are sidelined with i... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and Watford. The Potters aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town and the fact that they outclassed Rotherham 4-1 in their first home game of the season is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism. Wolves loanee Chiquinho should drop to the bench following his under par performance in the Por... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Sheffield Wednesday will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Southampton and Hull City when they take on Preston on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are desperate to register their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Experienced forward Michael Smith is pushing for a start after scoring as a substit... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

After suffering elimination in the EFL Cup on Wednesday evening, Queens Park Rangers, will be fully focused on the Championship in upcoming weeks. The Hoops play host to Ipswich Town at their Lotus Road on Matchday 3 and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from the clash against the promotion hopefuls. Jack Colback is a major doubt, while both Jimmy Dunne and Jake ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a heavy 3-0 loss to Coventry City when they welcome Huddersfield Town to their Riverside Stadium on Matchday 3. The Boro have yet to find the net in the new Championship campaign, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Michael Carrick’s troops. Both Tom Smith and Anfernee Dijksteel continue to miss out with injuries, w... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Leicester City and Cardiff City will lock horns at King Power Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Foxes aim to keep their 100% record in the 2023/2024 season intact, but the Bluebirds should not be written off just yet. Both Jamie Vardy and Wilfried Ndidi are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is a major doubt. Defender... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 3. The start of the season has seen the Robins putting on excellent displays and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Nigel Pearson ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Riverside Stadium will be the center of attention when Blackburn Rovers and Hull City square off against each other in the Championship round 3. The Riversiders have been involved in some high-scoring games at the start of the season and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play in upcoming fixtures. A man to watch in the away team will be Ireland inte... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Home Park will host Saturday’s football game between Plymouth and Southampton, the two top-table sides. Plymouth made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Huddersfield Town at home, while sharing the spoils with Watford and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Southampton. All Cooper, Galloway, and Gillesphey missed the round 2 clash and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Elland Road in the Championship derby. The Whites are still looking for their first win of the season and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Important attacker Patrick Bamford remains on the sidelines with injury, alongside Tyler Adams, Junior Firpo, Ja... Read More...

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

The Hawthorns will host Saturday’s Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City, the two sides who are eager to record their first triumph of the process. The Baggies were struggling in preseason and they continue with poor displays in competitive matches, with the team losing to Blackburn in the Championship, while suffering elimination to Stoke in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a routine 4-0 win over QPR in their Championship opener, Watford suffered a shocking loss to Stevenage in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday evening. The Hornets aim to get back on course as soon as possible and Saturday’s clash against Plymouth seems like a good opportunity for Valerien Ismael’s men to do so. Jeremy Ngakia limped off with injury in the midweek def... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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
WrexhamWrexhamSwanseaSwansea13/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CoventryCoventrySouthamptonSouthampton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughBristol CityBristol City14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Oxford UnitedOxford UnitedCharltonCharlton14/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LeicesterLeicesterQPRQPR14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichPrestonPreston14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayIpswichIpswich14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-3
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CityWatfordWatford14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichHull CityHull City14/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby16/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWrexhamWrexham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonNorwichNorwich18/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1141 Goals in 441 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (220 times out of 441 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (247 times out of 441 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 49%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.08
Shots / Match (Home) 14.08
Shots / Match (Away) 11
Fouls Per Match 21.38
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.28
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.1
Offsides Per Match 3.87
Players Participated 873

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 37 23 8 6 77 38 +39 77 WWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 37 20 9 8 58 36 +22 69 DDWWL
3 Millwall 37 20 8 9 51 41 +10 68 LWWWW
4 Ipswich Town 36 18 11 7 64 38 +26 65 WWWDD
5 Hull City 37 19 6 12 59 53 +6 63 WWLLW
6 Wrexham 36 15 12 9 55 47 +8 57 DWWWL
7 Southampton 36 14 12 10 58 47 +11 54 WDWWD
8 Derby County 37 15 9 13 54 48 +6 54 LLWWL
9 Watford 36 13 13 10 46 42 +4 52 DWLWD
10 Swansea City 37 15 7 15 44 44 0 52 WDLWW
11 Birmingham City 37 14 10 13 47 47 0 52 WLLLW
12 Bristol City 37 14 8 15 48 48 0 50 LWLLL
13 Sheffield United 37 15 4 18 52 51 +1 49 WLWDL
14 Preston North End 37 12 13 12 42 46 -4 49 LDLLL
15 Norwich City 36 14 6 16 49 45 +4 48 WLWWW
16 Stoke City 37 13 9 15 42 39 +3 48 DWLLD
17 Charlton Athletic 37 12 11 14 35 44 -9 47 DDLWW
18 Queens Park Rangers 37 13 8 16 46 59 -13 47 WLLLL
19 Leicester City 37 11 11 15 50 57 -7 44 DDLDW
20 Portsmouth 36 10 10 16 36 47 -11 40 WLLDL
21 Blackburn Rovers 37 10 9 18 34 48 -14 39 WLLDL
22 Oxford United 37 9 11 17 35 48 -13 38 DLWWW
23 West Bromwich Albion 37 9 10 18 36 54 -18 37 LDLDD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 37 1 9 27 23 74 -51 12 LLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
10/03/2026, 19:45 Portsmouth 1 - 2 Swansea City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 2 - 0 Bristol City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Millwall 1 - 0 Derby County
10/03/2026, 19:45 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Watford
10/03/2026, 19:45 Wrexham 1 - 2 Hull City
10/03/2026, 20:00 Stoke City 3 - 3 Ipswich Town
11/03/2026, 19:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
11/03/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
11/03/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Southampton
11/03/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Charlton Athletic
11/03/2026, 19:45 Birmingham City 1 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
11/03/2026, 20:00 Coventry City 3 - 0 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham - Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United - Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City - Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough - Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday - Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City - Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City - Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City - Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City - Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion - Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth - Derby County

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