Championship Predictions

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s clash between Middlesbrough and Millwall, the two teams who have big ambitions for the 2023/24 Championship campaign. The Boro did well to make it to the playoffs semis last time out, but Coventry proved to be a big catch for Michael Carrick’s troops in the Wembley Stadium showdown. The former Man Utd midfielder is still in charge o ... Read More...

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

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Bristol City welcome Preston North End to Ashton Gate on Saturday for a highly-anticipated season opener. Both teams aim to start their campaign on a winning note and set the tone for their Championship aspirations, but the Robins are seen as slim favourites to win this match. Bristol City will be eager to impress their loyal fans with an attacking display, seeking to exploi ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

The Championship returns as Blackburn Rovers go head to head with West Bromwich Albion in an entertaining season opener at Ewood Park. Excitement reaches fever pitch as two promotion hopefuls clash in a high-stakes encounter. Both Blackburn and WBA have a point to prove this season, and, as a result, this fixture sets the stage for a thrilling contest. Blackburn's attacking ... Read More...

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

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 August 2023

20:00

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Southampton

Southampton

All eyes will be on legendary Hillsborough stadium when Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton lock horns in the opening match of the new Championship campaign. The Owls are eager to impress on their return to the English second tier, but they face a difficult challenge in Friday’s showdown. New signing Pol Valentin is widely expected to make his official Sheffield Wednesday ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 August 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

27 May 2023

16:45

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Luton

Luton

There will be fireworks when Coventry and Luton go head to head in the Championship playoffs final at Wembley Stadium. The Sky Blues set up a meeting with Luton by beating Middlesbrough in the two-legged tie and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash as well. There are no fresh injury worries in Mark Robins’ team ahead of the decider, but ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 May 2023 at 16:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2023

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Coventry face each other in the Championship playoffs semis, return leg. The two teams played out a goalless draw at Coventry Building Society Arena in the first leg and yet another close encounter is on the cards. Both Matt Clarke and Aaron Ramsey are sidelined with injuries, while Jonathan Howson is a major doubt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2023 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 May 2023

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Luton and Sunderland take on each other at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening. The Hatters aim to overcome a one-goal deficit in the return leg and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach this time out. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Sunderland. < ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 May 2023 at 20:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 May 2023

12:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Coventry City play host to Middlesbrough at their Coventry Building Society Arena in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Sky Blues finished the regular season in 5th place in the standings and they are undefeated in the previous seven league fixtures. The likes of Kasey Palmer, Fabio Tavares, and Callum OHare remain on the sidelines with injuries, but there are n ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 May 2023 at 12:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 May 2023

17:30

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Luton

Luton

There will be fireworks when Sunderland and Luton Town go head to head at Stadium of Light in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Black Cats sealed their spot in the playoffs thanks to a 3-0 win over Preston, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. Alex Pritchard is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 May 2023 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United go head to head at the DW Stadium on the last day of the season. The Latics failed to secure the Championship survival, but their displays in the season finale are giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Following back-to-back wins over Stoke and Millwall, the rock-bottom side shared the spoils with Reading in their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Watford and Stoke square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship clash. The Hornets aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Potters. Experienced Curacao midfielder Leonardo Bacuna should be recalled to the starting XI, while the likes of Sierralta, Cleverley, Kay ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in the last game of the regular season. The Swans have been in a fine form of late, but that did not help them book their spot in the playoffs. The South Wales outfit did well to beat both Huddersfield and Preston in the last two home games and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of pl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
15 October 2026 • 21:16 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
BurnleyBurnleyWolvesWolves16/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCardiffCardiff17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallLincolnLincoln17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPortsmouthPortsmouth17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonBoltonBolton17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWest HamWest Ham17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamPrestonPreston17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesPortsmouthPortsmouth20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.32
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.8 min/Goal (348 Goals in 119 matches)
40% Clean Sheets (48 times out of 119 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (78 times out of 119 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 78%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 87%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.9
Shots / Match (Home) 14.42
Shots / Match (Away) 12.48
Fouls Per Match 21.86
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.53
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.27
Players Participated 677

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 10 7 2 1 16 7 +9 23 LWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 10 6 3 1 20 14 +6 21 WDDWW
3 Southampton 10 6 2 2 21 10 +11 20 WWLWW
4 West Ham United 10 5 4 1 29 12 +17 19 WWDDW
5 Queens Park Rangers 10 4 5 1 15 9 +6 17 DDDDW
6 Birmingham City 10 4 5 1 17 11 +6 17 LWDWW
7 West Bromwich Albion 10 5 2 3 12 10 +2 17 WDLLW
8 Stoke City 10 5 1 4 17 16 +1 16 DWWWL
9 Blackburn Rovers 10 4 3 3 15 13 +2 15 LWDWW
10 Wolverhampton Wanderers 9 4 2 3 16 14 +2 14 DWWLL
11 Millwall 10 4 2 4 16 16 0 14 LDDWL
12 Bristol City 10 4 2 4 12 14 -2 14 LLWDL
13 Charlton Athletic 10 3 5 2 10 13 -3 14 DDLDD
14 Bolton Wanderers 10 4 1 5 15 18 -3 13 LWWLW
15 Sheffield United 10 3 3 4 14 14 0 12 WLLWL
16 Portsmouth 9 3 2 4 12 13 -1 11 WDDLW
17 Wrexham 10 2 5 3 11 15 -4 11 DLWDL
18 Lincoln City 10 3 2 5 7 17 -10 11 WWLLL
19 Cardiff City 10 2 4 4 16 15 +1 10 DLWLW
20 Norwich City 10 3 0 7 17 20 -3 9 WLLLL
21 Burnley 10 1 5 4 15 19 -4 8 DLDWD
22 Watford 10 2 2 6 8 19 -11 8 WLLLL
23 Derby County 10 1 3 6 9 19 -10 6 LLDDL
24 Preston North End 10 1 1 8 8 20 -12 4 LLDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/10/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 5 - 1 Watford
13/10/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
13/10/2026, 18:45 Burnley 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic
13/10/2026, 18:45 Millwall 0 - 1 Swansea City
13/10/2026, 18:45 Bristol City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
13/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 3 Bolton Wanderers
13/10/2026, 19:00 Stoke City 2 - 3 Middlesbrough
13/10/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 4 - 0 Preston North End
14/10/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth 3 - 2 Sheffield United
14/10/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 4 - 1 Derby County
14/10/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 0 - 1 Southampton
14/10/2026, 19:00 Lincoln City 0 - 6 West Ham United

Championship Fixtures

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

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