Championship Predictions

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

This prediction will be released soonAll eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Burnley face each other in the Championship derby. The Boro have been scoring goals for fun of late, with the team netting 15 goals in total in the previous five league fixtures, but they head into Friday’s clash following a 4-2 loss to Huddersfield. Matt Clarke is the only ab ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

17:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Stadium of Light will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between Sunderland and Hull City. The Black Cats are eager to revive their playoffs hopes, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Tigers. Dan Ballard has joined the likes of Niall Huggins, Ross Stewart, Corry Evans, Aji Alese, Elliot Embleton, and Jewison Bennette in the recovery room, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 17:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Watford play host to Huddersfield at their Vicarage Road in the Championship round 40. The Hornets have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Birmingham, sharing the spoils with Wigan, while losing to Luton. Watford are desperate to move closer to the playoffs berth, and they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Even tho ... Read More...

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

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Swansea and Coventry face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what will be a very important game for the visitors. The Sky Blues aim to stay in the playoffs race, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. All Rose, Howley, and Wilson-Esbrand are pushing for a start as boss Mark Robins should opt to make changes to the team that suffer ... Read More...

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

After crushing Coventry City 4-0 at the weekend, Stoke City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Bristol City on Friday afternoon. The Potters will be without first-choice goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, with Jack Bonham likely to step up. Axel Tuanzebe should recover in time to face the Robins, while experienced forward Dwight Gale is definitely o ... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich City, Sheffield United will look to stay in automatic promotion berth when they take on Wigan Athletic on Friday afternoon. The Blades are on the right track to return to the Premier League, but they can’t afford any complacency in the remainder of the season. Barring any fresh injury worries, Paul Heckingbottom is unlikely to m ... Read More...

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

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Reading and Birmingham City take on each other at Select Car Leasing Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Royals are only one point clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Friday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. Lucas Joao is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Bristol City, while Mamadou ... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

QPR play host to Preston at their Loftus Road in the Championship round 40. The Hoops aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Preston. Both Osman Kakay and Jake Clarke-Salter are sidelined through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. Ilias Chair is widely expected to return to the startin ... Read More...

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

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Cardiff City. The Seasiders aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Coventry (1-4) and Preston (1-3), and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the relegation six-pointer. Blackpool’s injury list, though, is pretty long including the likes of Jordan Thorniley, Gary Madine, Sha ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City face each other in the Championship derby. The Riversiders are eyeing their fifth consecutive win at home ground, but Friday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. All Jack Vale, Daniel Ayala, and Clinton Mola are sidelined with injuries, while key attacker Ben Brereton Diaz re ... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

13:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion. The Millers are only two points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this match is of big importance for them. Portugal midfielder Domingos Quina is banned for the match, while all Oliver Rathbone, Grant Hall, Sean Morrison, and Ben Wiles are out of contention ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 April 2023 at 13:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 April 2023

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Following a goalless draw with WBA, Millwall will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Luton Town on Matchday 40. Charlie Cresswell misses out with an eye injury, with Shaun Hutchinson likely to step up. Andreas Voglsammer is pushing for a start as well, while all Billy Mitchell, Mason Bennett, Callum Styles, and Tyler Burey remain in the recovery room.

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

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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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