Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

There will be fireworks when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship round 6. The start of the season has been a mixed bag for Blackburn, who sit in 13th place in the standings, but a win over Middlesbrough will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Dominic Hyam is expected to drop to the bench following his below-par perfor ... Read More...

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

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2023

20:00

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Leicester

Leicester

St Marry’s Stadium will be the center of attention when Southampton and Leicester City go head to head in the Championship derby. The Saints aim to recover from an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Sunderland and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Foxes. Both Che Adams and Ryan Fraser are pushing for a start, while the likes of Jack Stephens, Juan Larios, and Ross ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2023 at 20:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2023

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Hull City and Coventry City face each other at MKM Stadium in the Championship round 6 curtain-raiser. The Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Norwich City in their season opener, but they have been producing fine displays in the English second tier ever since. Hull City defeated Leicester at King Power Stadium thanks to Liam Delap’s goal before the international break and they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2023 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

WBA and Huddersfield Town face each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Baggies have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Terriers. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Brandon Thomas-Asante, who has already found his goal-scoring touch, while both ... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a thrilling EFL Cup win (6-1) over Rotherham, Stoke City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship as well when they face Preston on Matchday 5. The Potters continue with their old habit of struggling on the road, while producing fine showings at home and their excellent performance in the midweek victory is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ah ... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Rotherham United and Norwich City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2023/2024 season. The Millers are eager to secure the survival, while the Canaries are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League. Rotherham, though, made a slow start to the season, which is probably the main r ... Read More...

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Home Park will be the center of attention when Plymouth and Blackburn Rovers face each other in the Championship round 5. The Pilgrims do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team losing each of their last three games in all competitions and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Ireland midfielder Finn Azaz returns to the starting XI after he wa ... Read More...

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

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Riverside Stadium pits together Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers, the two bottom-table sides. The Boro are desperate to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hoops. Both McGree and Rogers are pushing for a start after the duo scored off the bench in the EFL Cup triumph over Bolton ... Read More...

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

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Leicester City and Hull City square off against each other at King Power Stadium in what will be their first meeting in the Championship since March 2017. Back then the Foxes defeated the Tigers 3-1 and the hosts are once again seen as favourite to their encounter. Jamie Vardy could keep his place in the starting XI after finding the net in the EFL Cup win over Tranmere, whi ... Read More...

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

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Following a shocking EFL Cup elimination to Salford City, Leeds United will look to return to winning ways when they take on Sheffield Wednesday on Matchday 5. The Whites did well to beat promotion-chasing Ipswich Town 4-3 at the weekend, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure a top-two finish. Daniel Farke rested several first-team regulars ... Read More...

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

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 September 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Ipswich Town continue their battle for promotion as they welcome Cardiff City at their Portman Road in the Championship round 5 on Saturday afternoon. The Tractor Boys survived Reading in the EFL Cup round 2, with the team quickly bouncing back from a 4-3 loss to Leeds United and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Cardiff City. Since there are no fresh inj ... Read More...

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

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

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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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