Championship Predictions

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 April 2023

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Blackburn Rovers and Burnley face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Riversiders are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the league leaders. Both Ben Brereton Diaz and Ryan Hedges are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while all Jack Vale, Daniel Ayala, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 April 2023 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 April 2023

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Luton Town and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Kenilworth Road in the closing match of round 44. The Hatters came from behind to share the spoils with ten-man Reading, with the team sealing their spot in the playoffs. Luton Town now aim to retain third position in the standings, but they face a difficult task in Monday’s showdown. All Dan Potts, Jack Walton, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 April 2023 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 April 2023

12:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

All eyes will be on The Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland face each other in the Championship derby. The Baggies aim to build on back-to-back wins over Stoke and Blackpool, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Since Nathaniel Chalobah suffered an injury in the midweek triumph, Taylor Gardner-Hickman is widely expect ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 April 2023 at 12:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

17:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Preston and Blackburn face each other at Deepdale in the closing match of Saturday’s program. The Lilywhites failed to impress in back-to-back losses at Millwall and Swansea, but they are on a three-game winning run on home soil ahead of the visit of Blackburn. Ched Evans is out for the rest of the season through illness, while all Alan Browne, Greg Cunningham, and Emil Ri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Saturday’s football game at the DW Stadium pits together Wigan Athletic and Millwall, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Latics recorded a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Stoke City on Tuesday evening, but that is unlikely to help them avoid relegation to League One. Nonetheless, the hope dies last, and we are positive that the rock-bottom side wil ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers, Norwich City will look to move closer to the playoffs berth when they take on Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries failed to win the previous three league fixtures and this has to go down as a must-win game for David Wagner’s troops. Dimitrios Giannoulis limped off with injury in the midweek draw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Hull City will be aiming to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Middlesbrough when they take on Watford in the Championship round 44. The Tigers failed to impress in the midweek clash, but despite the defeat they managed to secure the Championship survival. Hull surely want to finish the season in style, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturd ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Saturday’s football game between Coventry City and Reading, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the season finale. The Sky Blues are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Royals. Ben Sheaf suffered an injury in a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, with Josh W ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Cardiff City Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Cardiff City and Stoke City, the two bottom-table sides. The Bluebirds desperately needed a win against Watford, and they managed to get one in style (3-1), but they are still only two points clear of the relegation zone. The attacking partnership of Etete and Kaba seemed to be in a perfect working order on We ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Newly-promoted Burnley will be aiming to put the icing on the cake on a very successful Championship season when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to their Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. The Clarets have been impressive at home ground this season, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat the Hoops on Matchday 44. Jay Rodriguez is a major doubt, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Bristol City will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back losses to Watford and Sheffield United when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 44. The Robins do not seem to be at their sharpest, but this poor run of results should not be a surprise as they have little to play for in the season finale. The likes of Atkinson, Benarous, Kalas, and Williams shou ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

22 April 2023

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Birmingham City will look to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall when they take on Blackpool in the Championship round 44. The Blues did well to secure the Championship survival, meaning that they have little to play for in the season finale. John Ruddy limped off with injury in the midweek triumph, with fellow goalkeeper Neil Etheridge likely to step up. All Campbe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 April 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 August 2026 • 11:53 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 CityBristol CityBristol City22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbyCardiffCardiff22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWolvesWolves22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRBoltonBolton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonStoke CityStoke City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWatfordWatford22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBurnleyBurnley23/08/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • 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 1.33
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 26.5
Shots / Match (Home) 13.75
Shots / Match (Away) 12.75
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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