Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 3. The start of the season has seen the Robins putting on excellent displays and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, head coach Nigel Pearson ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Riverside Stadium will be the center of attention when Blackburn Rovers and Hull City square off against each other in the Championship round 3. The Riversiders have been involved in some high-scoring games at the start of the season and we predict that they will stick to their attacking style of play in upcoming fixtures. A man to watch in the away team will be Ireland inte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 August 2023

12:30

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Southampton

Southampton

Home Park will host Saturday’s football game between Plymouth and Southampton, the two top-table sides. Plymouth made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Huddersfield Town at home, while sharing the spoils with Watford and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Southampton. All Cooper, Galloway, and Gillesphey missed the round 2 clash and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 August 2023 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Elland Road in the Championship derby. The Whites are still looking for their first win of the season and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Important attacker Patrick Bamford remains on the sidelines with injury, alongside Tyler Adams, Junior Firpo, Ja ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2023 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

The Hawthorns will host Saturday’s Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City, the two sides who are eager to record their first triumph of the process. The Baggies were struggling in preseason and they continue with poor displays in competitive matches, with the team losing to Blackburn in the Championship, while suffering elimination to Stoke in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a routine 4-0 win over QPR in their Championship opener, Watford suffered a shocking loss to Stevenage in the EFL Cup round 1 on Tuesday evening. The Hornets aim to get back on course as soon as possible and Saturday’s clash against Plymouth seems like a good opportunity for Valerien Ismael’s men to do so. Jeremy Ngakia limped off with injury in the midweek def ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on St Marry’s Stadium when Southampton and Norwich City face each other in the Championship derby on Saturday afternoon. The Saints kicked off the new Championship campaign with a 2-1 win at Sheffield Wednesday, but their display in the EFL Cup loss to Gillingham was anything but good. Influential midfielder Carlos Alcaraz returns to the starting XI as wel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Buoyed by the EFL Cup triumph over Morecambe, Rotherham United will try to record their first Championship win of the season when they face Blackburn on Matchday 2. The Millers failed to impress in a 4-1 loss at Stoke City, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Summer signing Joshua Kayode should keep his place in the starti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Following a shocking loss to League Two side Salford City in their EFL Cup opener, Preston will be aiming to record their first win of the season when they take on Sunderland at their Deepdale. The Lilywhites are eager to get their revenge on the Black Cats for the last season defeat, but given their slow start to the new campaign, home win should not be considered. Both Che ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Milwall

Milwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Bristol City, the two teams who were involved in some high-scoring affairs in the EFL Cup round 1. The Lions suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Reading, but it has to be noted that boss Gary Rowett rested several first-team regulars in the midweek game. Both Kevin Nisbet and Joe Bryan return to the starting XI, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Ipswich Town will look to build on back-to-back wins over Sunderland and Bristol Rovers when they welcome Stoke City to their Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. The Tractor Boys have big ambitions for the 2023/204 Championship campaign and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in the round 2 clash. Duo George Hirst – Conor Chaplin return to the startin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams who were beaten by Norwich City and Southampton on Matchday 1. The Tigers disappointed their fans in midweek as well, with the team losing to Doncaster at home in the EFL Cup round 1 and, no doubt, they are low on confidence ahead of the visit of Wednesday. Fit-again ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 August 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 October 2026 • 14:30 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
WolvesWolvesPortsmouthPortsmouth20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough23/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.59
Away Teams 1.3
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (378 Goals in 131 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 131 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (83 times out of 131 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 27%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 87%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.09
Shots / Match (Home) 14.65
Shots / Match (Away) 12.44
Fouls Per Match 21.94
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.34
Offsides Per Match 4.36
Players Participated 682

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
2 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
3 Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22 16 +6 22 DDWWD
4 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21 10 +11 21 WLWWD
5 Birmingham City 11 5 5 1 20 11 +9 20 WDWWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 11 6 2 3 15 12 +3 20 DLLWW
7 Stoke City 11 6 1 4 18 16 +2 19 WWWLW
8 Queens Park Rangers 11 4 5 2 15 12 +3 17 DDDWL
9 Wolverhampton Wanderers 10 5 2 3 18 15 +3 17 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 11 4 3 4 15 14 +1 15 LLWLW
11 Blackburn Rovers 11 4 3 4 17 16 +1 15 WDWWL
12 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18 18 0 15 DDWLD
13 Portsmouth 10 4 2 4 13 13 0 14 DDLWW
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15 16 -1 14 LWDLW
15 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12 15 -3 14 LWDLL
16 Bolton Wanderers 11 4 2 5 15 18 -3 14 WWLWD
17 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
18 Lincoln City 11 3 3 5 9 19 -10 12 WLLLD
19 Cardiff City 11 2 5 4 18 17 +1 11 LWLWD
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10 19 -9 11 LLLLW
21 Norwich City 11 3 0 8 17 21 -4 9 LLLLL
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
23 Derby County 11 1 3 7 9 20 -11 6 LDDLL
24 Preston North End 11 1 1 9 9 24 -15 4 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 4 - 1 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers - Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United - Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Wrexham

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