Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 October 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Cardiff City Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Cardiff City and Watford, the two teams who were beaten by Middlesbrough and Sunderland respectively at the weekend. The Bluebirds failed to extend their winning run to five games, but their fine home record is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Watford. Canada forward Ike Ugbo is pushing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 October 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 October 2023

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Saturday’s matinee at the Stadium of Light pits together Sunderland and Middlesbrough, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Black Cats aim to build on back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Watford and they are seen as slim favourites to beat the Boro on home soil. Barring any fresh injury worries, Tony Mowbray is unlikely to make changes ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 October 2023 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 October 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Sparkles will be flying when Birmingham City and WBA face each other in the Birmingham derby on Friday evening. The Blues aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Hudersfield Town, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Lee Buchanan, Keshi Anderson, Ethan Laird, George Hall, and Tyler Roberts are sidelined with injuries, but there are no ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 October 2023 at 20:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

20:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Wednesday’s football game between Rotherham United and Bristol City will bring down the curtain on day 10 of the new Championship campaign. The Millers aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field this time out. Both Nombe and Appiah are pushing for a start, while all Cafu, Humphreys, Hall, Morrison, and Lindsay ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

Swansea welcome Norwich to their Swansea.com Stadium on day 10 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans aim to build on back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall, but they face a tough challenge against the Canaries, who defeated the South Wales outfit in their last meeting at the venue. All Josh Ginnelly, Nathan Wood, Nathanael Ogbeta, Joe Allen, Azeem Abdu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 19:45

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

19:45

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Watford

Watford

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Watford square off against each other in what is expected to be an exciting Championshp game. The Black Cats rolled over Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 at the weekend to climb to 4th place in the standings, with Jack Clarke scoring a brace. Sunderland are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented strategy against Watford. E ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City will look to retain top position in the Championship standings when they take on Preston on Matchday 10. The Foxes are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win and they will surely rely on experienced striker Jamie Vardy, who found the net in the Riverside Stadium outfit. All Wilfried Gnonto, Djed Spence, Junior Firp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 19:45

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Leeds United will be aiming to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Southampton when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 10. The Whites rolled over Watford 3-0 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of QPR. Fit-again striker Patrick Bamford is pushing for a start, while all Wilfried Gnonto, Djed Spence, Junior Firpo, and Stu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2023

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Coventry and Blackburn, the two mid-table sides. Coventry aim to build on a 3-1 win over Queens Park Rangers, but this will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Ellis Simms, who scored a brace at the weekend, while all Kasey Palm ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2023 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

3 October 2023

20:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday square off against each other on Matchday 10. The Baggies produced a brilliant offensive performance in a 4-0 crushing of Preston and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win the midweek fixture as well. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced winger Matt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 October 2023 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 October 2023

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Stoke City and Southampton take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most entertaining games of Tuesday’s program. The Potters desperately need a win against Bristol City and they managed to get one, with substitute Nathan Lowe scoring a late winner at Ashton Gate. The talented forward, though, should once against start from the bench, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 October 2023 at 20:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

3 October 2023

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Tuesday’s football game at Home Park pits together Plymouth and Millwall, the two teams who are level on points in the Championship table. The Pilgrims have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Bristol City (1-4), beating Norwich (6-2), while sharing the spoils with Hull City (1-1) and one thing is for sure; they are likely to stick to their att ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 October 2023 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
14 September 2026 • 14:50 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
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.63
Away Teams 1.23
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.4 min/Goal (232 Goals in 81 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (34 times out of 81 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 81 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 28%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.72
Shots / Match (Home) 14.14
Shots / Match (Away) 12.58
Fouls Per Match 21.85
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.64
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.21
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
10 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
11 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

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

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