Championship Predictions

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Coventry play host to Watford at their Coventry Building Society Arena on day 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues are undefeated in the previous three league matches and a win over Watford will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Even though all Jamie Allen, Fabio Tavares, and Callum OHare are sidelined with injuries, home win should be considered.

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This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City will be aiming to recover from the EFL Cup defeat to Swansea when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 5. The Swans are on a four-game winless run in all competitions and, no doubt, they are eager to give fans something to cheer about this weekend. Both Liam Walsh and Steven Benda are out of contention with injuries, while important midfielder Jay ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Sunderland and Southampton take on each other at Stadium of Light in Saturday’s matinee in what promises to be an exciting Championship game. The Black Cats have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating Rotherham at home, while holding Coventry City to a draw on the road and they are surely capable of matching the Saints in round 5. There are no fre ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Birmingham City and Millwall go head to head at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the opening match of the Championship round 5. The Blues are on a three-game winning run in the league, but they head into Saturday’s clash following a 3-1 loss to Cardiff City in the EFL Cup round 2. Both Marcel Oakley and Tyler Roberts remain in the recovery room, while experienced forward Lukas Ju ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 September 2023 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 August 2023

12:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Sunday’s football game between Watford and Blackburn Rovers will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 4. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but given their difficulties in front of goal, home win should not be considered. James Morris limped off with injury in the 1-0 defeat to Stoke City, with Yaser Asprilla likely to step up.

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This match will be played on 27 August 2023 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

WBA and Middlesbrough face each other at the Hawthorns on day 4 of the new Championship campaign. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for the Baggies, with the team losing to Blackburn, beating Swansea, while sharing the spoils with Leeds United. West Brom are eager to return to winning ways in the English second tier and we are positive that they will adopt an atta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Southampton welcome Queens Park Rangers to their St. Mary’s Stadium in the Championship round 4. The Saints aim to build on a 2-1 win over Plymouth and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Che Adams should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a late winner against the Pilgrims, while all Will Smallbone, Armel Bella-Kotchap, and Juan Larios ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Leicester City, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Millers are eager to escape the relegation zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the promotion hopefuls. Hakeem Odoffin limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, with Ciaran McGu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Deepdale will host Saturday’s football game between Preston and Swansea, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Lilywhites proved their worth in back-to-back wins over Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday and a triumph over Swansea should see them stay in the playoffs berth. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Ryan Lowe is unlikely to make ch ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Millwall will look to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Norwich City when they take on Stoke City on Matchday 4. The Lions have been struggling to find their best form of late, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the capital club. Talented midfielder Aidomo Emakhu is pushing for a rare start after scoring a consolation goal in a 3-1 l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Portman Road will be the center of attention when Ipswich Town and Leeds United face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Tractor Boys are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Whites. Janoi Donacien limped off with injury in a hard-fought 1-0 win over QPR, with Harrison Clarke ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Millwall, Norwich City will look to climb to top position in the standings when they take on Huddersfield Town in the Championship round 4. The Canaries have been improving their game week by week and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. Barring any fresh injury worries, David Wagner is unlikely to make changes to the team that o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2023 at 15:00

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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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnPortsmouthPortsmouth22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyCardiffCardiff22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWolvesWolves22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBoltonBolton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonStoke CityStoke City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield UnitedSheffield United22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamCharltonCharlton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWatfordWatford22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBurnleyBurnley23/08/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.33
Away Teams 1.5
Total (Combined) 2.83
31.8 min/Goal (34 Goals in 12 matches)
25% Clean Sheets (3 times out of 12 matches)
83% Both Teams Scored (10 times out of 12 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 33%
Away Win 34%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 92%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 8%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.83
Shots / Match (Home) 14
Shots / Match (Away) 12.83
Fouls Per Match 22.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.83
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.08
Offsides Per Match 3.5
Players Participated 481

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
2 Queens Park Rangers 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 W
3 Bolton Wanderers 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
4 Charlton Athletic 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
5 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
6 Swansea City 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
7 Watford 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
8 West Bromwich Albion 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
9 Birmingham City 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
10 Sheffield United 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
11 Cardiff City 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 D
12 Wrexham 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 D
13 Blackburn Rovers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
14 Burnley 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
15 West Ham United 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
17 Derby County 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
18 Lincoln City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
19 Norwich City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
20 Preston North End 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
21 Southampton 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
22 Stoke City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
23 Bristol City 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
24 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 L

Championship Results

Date Match
14/08/2026, 19:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
15/08/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Preston North End
15/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Derby County
15/08/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Lincoln City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
15/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
15/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 2 Swansea City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 2 Millwall
15/08/2026, 16:30 Sheffield United 0 - 0 Birmingham City
16/08/2026, 12:30 Watford 2 - 1 Southampton
16/08/2026, 15:00 Burnley 2 - 2 West Ham United
17/08/2026, 19:00 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City - Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City - Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City - Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion - Burnley

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