Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2023

19:45

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Deepdale will host Tuesday’s football game between Preston and Birmingham City, the two top-table sides. The Lilywhites made a flying start to the season, with the team collecting 16 points in total from possible 18 and, as a result, they are leading the chase for automatic promotion. Barring any fresh injury worries, Ryan Lowe is unlikely to make changes to the team that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2023 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2023

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Cardiff City and Coventry City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Bluebirds are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Sky Blues. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey, who sealed the victory in the South ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2023 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2023

19:45

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a goalless draw with WBA, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Plymouth on Tuesday evening. The Robins are eyeing their first home win of the process and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to put an end to the negative trend. Ross McCrorie is a major doubt through illness, while all Tommy Co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2023 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2023

12:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Millwall and Leeds United take on each other at the Den in the closing match of the Championship round 6. The Lions were having their ups and downs before the international window, with the team losing to Norwich, beating Stoke, while sharing the spoils with Birmingham. Captain Shaun Hutchinson should recover in time to face the Whites, while midfielder George Honeyman conti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2023 at 12:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

A highly-anticipated South Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City will bring down the curtain on Saturday’s program in the Championship round 6. The Bluebirds aim to recover from a 3-2 loss to Ipswich Town, with the team eyeing their only second win of the process. Midfielder Josh Bowler remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the hom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Watford will look to put an end to their four-game winless run when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 6. The Hornets do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Valerien Ismael’s troops. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Mileta Rajovic, who scored a brace in a thrilling 3-3 dr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sparkles will be flying when Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town face each other at the legendary Hillsborough on Matchday 6. The Owls are still eyeing their first win of the season and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both Mohamed DIaby and Mallik Wilks are out of contention through injuries, while defender Dominic Iorfa should be recalled to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Loftus Road will host Saturday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hoops aim to build on a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion hopefuls. Defender Jimmy Dunne continues to miss out with a shoulder injury, but he should be the only absentee in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Preston and Plymouth will lock horns at Deepdale in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Lilywhites are eyeing their fifth consecutive league win, but the Pilgrims should not be written off just yet. The bad news for the hosts is that key attacker Will Keane suffered an injury in Ireland’s loss to France in the EURO 2024 qualif ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Norwich City and Stoke City square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Carrow Road. The Canaries had been flying high before the 2-1 loss to Rotherham and, no doubt, they aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible. All Josh Sargent, Onel Hernandez, Jakob Sorensen, Borja Sainz, and Grant Hanley remain in the recovery room, but there are ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Huddersfield Town and Rotherham United, the two teams who sit in the danger zone. The Terriers desperately needed a win against WBA and they managed to get one, with the triumph giving them a confidence boost. Barring any fresh injury worries, Neil Warnock is unlikely to make changes to the team that won ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Buoyed by a 2-1 win at Swansea City, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Matchday 6. The Robins have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. With no fresh injury worries to report, Nigel Pearson is unlikely to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 September 2026 • 17:40 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
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.61
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.1 min/Goal (191 Goals in 66 matches)
38% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 66 matches)
70% Both Teams Scored (46 times out of 66 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 15%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.95
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.42
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.06
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 627

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
2 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
3 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
4 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
5 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
8 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
12 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
13 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
14 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
17 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 -2 5 WLDLL
20 Cardiff City 6 0 4 2 7 10 -3 4 DDLLD
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Bolton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 4 DLLLL
23 Preston North End 6 1 0 5 6 12 -6 3 LLLWL
24 Burnley 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 3 LLDLD

Championship Results

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 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County - West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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