Championship Predictions

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Birmingham City when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 12. The Baggies want to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against the Pilgrims. All Jeremy Sarmiento, Josh Maja, Adam Reach, and Daryl Dike should miss out through injuries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Watford will be looking to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team collecting only one point in total from the last four league matches, but this game could be the turning point for the home team. Midfielder Ken Sema misses out with a muscle injury, b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Swansea City play host to Leicester City at their Swansea.com Stadium on day 12 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans are after their fifth consecutive league win and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Oliver Cooper is pushing for a start after finding the net as a substitute in a 3-1 win over Plymouth. Swansea’s injury list is pretty long, in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Stoke City will look to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Southampton and Leicester City when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 12. The Potters suffered a dip in form and, as a result, the odds for away win have been dropping. All Lynden Gooch, Michael Rose, Ben Wilmot, Tyrese Campbell, Ryan Mmaee, Enda Stevens, Lewis Baker, and Emre Tezgel are out of contention with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Leeds United face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Birmingham City, losing to Swansea City, while sharing the spoils with Coventry City. All Ashley Barnes, Marcelino Nunez, Josh Sargent, Jakob Sorens ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City, the two teams who have found their forms of late. Middlesbrough are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win and their performance in a 4-0 win over Sunderland is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Birmingham City. Midfielder Lewis O’Brien misses out wit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Hull City and Southampton square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Tigers are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. All Ozan Tufan, Harry Vaughan, and Lewie Coyle are out of contention with injuries, but t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Huddersfield Town and Queens Park Rangers, the two bottom-table sides. The Terriers aim to put an end to their five-game winless run and they should take advantage of QPR’s poor form. Even though the likes of David Kasumu, Daniel Ward, Loick Ayina, and Oliver Turton are sidelined with injuries, home wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Bristol City and Coventry City face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Robins aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Leeds United and you should bear in mind that they are eyeing their second home win of the process. All George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Rob Atkinson, and Ayman Benarous are out of contention with injuries for t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Saturday’s football game at Ewood Park pits together Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Riversiders desperately needed a win against Queens Park Rangers and they managed to get one in style (4-0), with the team putting an end to their four-match losing run in the Championship. Samuel Szmodics is a major doubt, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

21 October 2023

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Preston and Millwall go head to head at Deepdale in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Lilywhites made a flying start to the season, but they do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of the visit of Millwall. As Preston conceded 11 goals in total in the previous three league matches, home win should not be considered. All Alistair McCann, Andrew Hugh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 October 2023 at 12:30

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 October 2023

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Friday’s football game between Rotherham United and Ipswich Town will open round 12 of the new Championship campaign. The Millers are usually tough to beat at home, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion hopefuls. Jordan Hugill is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Southampton before the international break, whereas all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 October 2023 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
3 September 2026 • 13:32 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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonSwanseaSwansea08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamBurnleyBurnley08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWest HamWest Ham08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWrexhamWrexham11/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.59
Away Teams 1.25
Total (Combined) 2.85
31.6 min/Goal (168 Goals in 59 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 59 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (39 times out of 59 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 29%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 34%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 92%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.64
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.41
Fouls Per Match 21.75
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.68
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.07
Offsides Per Match 4.29
Players Participated 619

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 5 3 2 0 7 1 +6 11 WDWWD
2 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
3 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
4 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
5 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
6 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
7 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
8 Southampton 5 2 2 1 11 6 +5 8 LWWDD
9 West Ham United 5 2 2 1 11 7 +4 8 DLDWW
10 Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 2 1 1 11 8 +3 7 DWWL
11 Wrexham 5 1 3 1 6 4 +2 6 DDLWD
12 Birmingham City 4 1 3 0 5 4 +1 6 DDWD
13 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
14 Sheffield United 5 1 3 1 6 7 -1 6 DDDWL
15 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
16 Stoke City 5 2 0 3 8 9 -1 6 LLLWW
17 Blackburn Rovers 5 1 2 2 6 7 -1 5 DWLDL
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Watford 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 WDDLL
20 Bolton Wanderers 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4 WDLLL
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Cardiff City 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3 3 DDDLL
23 Preston North End 5 1 0 4 5 10 -5 3 LLLLW
24 Burnley 5 0 2 3 6 12 -6 2 DLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
01/09/2026, 18:45 Preston North End 1 - 3 Bristol City
01/09/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 3 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 18:45 Swansea City 2 - 0 Watford
01/09/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth 0 - 2 Derby County
01/09/2026, 18:45 Lincoln City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
01/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United 4 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Southampton
01/09/2026, 19:00 Stoke City 1 - 0 Norwich City
02/09/2026, 18:45 Millwall 0 - 3 Wrexham
02/09/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Cardiff City
02/09/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/09/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City - Wolverhampton Wanderers

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