Championship Predictions

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 f ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

All eyes will be on John Smith’s Stadium when Huddersfield Town and Leicester City square off against each other in the Championship round 2. The Terriers aim to strengthen their defence following back-to-back defeats to Plymouth (1-3) and Middlesbrough (2-3), but the bookies see them as big underdogs in Saturday’s encounter. Defender Jaheim Headley is banned for the match, ... Read More...

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

After surviving Colchester United in the EFL Cup round 1, Cardiff City will be looking to record their first league win of the season when they face QPR on Saturday. The Bluebirds have been scoring goals for fun of late and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against the Hoops. Kion Etete might receive extended playing time in this match fol ... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

15:00

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Leeds

Leeds

St. Andrew’s Stadium will be the center of attention when Birmingham City and Leeds United go head to head in the Championship round 2. The Blues kicked off the new season with a 1-1 draw against Swansea and they head into Saturday’s clash following the EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town. Curacao forward Juninho Bacuna is widely expected to keep his place in the starting XI af ... Read More...

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

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 August 2023

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Following a 2-1 loss to AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup, Coventry will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Middlesbrough at their Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues were beaten by Leicester City in their season opener and, no doubt, they are desperate to grab something from Saturday’s clash. Both Fabio Tavares and Callum OHare are out of c ... Read More...

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

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

17:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sunday’s football game between Sunderland and Ipswich Town will bring down the curtain on round 1 of the new Championship campaign. The Black Cats were producing fine performances in pre-season, with the team winning five friendly games, while sharing the spoils with Mallorca in their last test match. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Bradley Dack, Eliezer Mayenda, Ne ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 17:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

14:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following their Premier League season to forget, Leeds United will look to give fans some cheer when they kick off the new Championship campaign with a home match against Cardiff. The Whites are one of the teams to bet in the English second tier, with the likes of Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, and Helder Costa joining the Elland Road outfit. Even though Rodrigo, Robin Koch, Bre ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 14:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2023

12:00

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Coventry

Coventry

The Championship 2023/2024 season kicks off with an interesting round 1 showdown as Leicester City takes on Coventry City at King Power Stadium. Leicester will be brimming with confidence as they have no injury worries, allowing coaching duo Smith - Maresca to field their strongest lineup for the opening match. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Patson Daka, wh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2023 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash at Vicarage Road pits together Watford and Queens Park Rangers, the two teams who aim to get off to a flying start to the season. The Hornets are seen as one of the main favourites for promotion, but bear in mind that the likes of Joao Pedro, Ismaila Sarr, and William Troost-Ekong have left the club in the summer transfer window. On the ot ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Swansea City play host to Birmingham City at their Swansea.com Stadium in the opening match of their Championship campaign. The Swans produced a splendid display in a 4-0 crushing of Reading and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. New signing Jerry Yates is expected to make a significant impact on the team, while Republic of Ireland Michael Obafemi could ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Stoke City and Rotherham United square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Potters aim to make a flying start to the new Championship campaign, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. New signing Ryan Mmaee is eager to leave his mark on the team, along with fellow summer ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

The Championship 2023/24 season sets the stage for an exciting round 1 clash as Plymouth, making a triumphant return to the Championship, take on Huddersfield at their Home Park. Excitement rises as fans eagerly anticipate Plymouth's first taste of second-tier football in years and we are positive that the hosts will leave their hearts on the field. A man to keep an eye on i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 August 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
22 October 2026 • 13:14 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
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 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: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 1.6
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 28%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.28
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.48
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 696

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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