Championship Predictions

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, whi ... 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 follow ... 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 after ... 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 cont ... 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, Necta ... 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, Brende ... 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, who h ... 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 other ... 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 be ... 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 re ... 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 in t ... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 August 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Carrow Road will be the center of attention as Norwich City kick off the 2023/2024 Championship campaign with a thrilling encounter against Hull City, drawing the focus of all football enthusiasts. The Canaries are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the season opener. Key attacker Teemu Pukki ha ... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
6 November 2026 • 08:58 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
WatfordWatfordMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRLincolnLincoln07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichMillwallMillwall07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffBurnleyBurnley07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonSheffield UnitedSheffield United07/11/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • 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 1.66
Away Teams 1.3
Total (Combined) 2.96
30.5 min/Goal (532 Goals in 180 matches)
44% Clean Sheets (79 times out of 180 matches)
62% Both Teams Scored (112 times out of 180 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 26%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 16%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 84%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.2
Shots / Match (Home) 14.68
Shots / Match (Away) 12.52
Fouls Per Match 21.83
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.72
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 4.25
Players Participated 707

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Birmingham City 15 8 5 2 28 14 +14 29 WLWWW
2 Middlesbrough 15 8 5 2 30 19 +11 29 DWWLD
3 Stoke City 15 9 2 4 24 18 +6 29 WDWWW
4 Southampton 15 8 4 3 29 15 +14 28 DWWDL
5 West Bromwich Albion 15 8 4 3 23 15 +8 28 WDWDW
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers 15 8 4 3 26 18 +8 28 DWWWD
7 Swansea City 15 8 2 5 22 18 +4 26 LLWLL
8 Queens Park Rangers 15 6 6 3 24 18 +6 24 LWLDW
9 West Ham United 15 6 5 4 37 23 +14 23 WLLDL
10 Portsmouth 15 6 4 5 20 18 +2 22 DWDWL
11 Sheffield United 15 6 4 5 21 19 +2 22 WDWWL
12 Norwich City 15 7 0 8 32 24 +8 21 LWWWW
13 Blackburn Rovers 15 6 3 6 22 23 -1 21 LWLLW
14 Cardiff City 15 4 6 5 27 27 0 18 DWLDW
15 Wrexham 15 4 6 5 18 20 -2 18 WLLWD
16 Millwall 15 5 3 7 23 27 -4 18 DLWLL
17 Bristol City 15 5 3 7 16 24 -8 18 LDWLL
18 Bolton Wanderers 15 5 2 8 20 29 -9 17 DLLWL
19 Charlton Athletic 15 4 5 6 13 23 -10 17 LLLLW
20 Watford 15 4 3 8 13 23 -10 15 WLLWD
21 Lincoln City 15 4 3 8 15 26 -11 15 DWLLL
22 Burnley 15 1 7 7 22 31 -9 10 LLDDL
23 Derby County 15 2 4 9 14 30 -16 10 LDLLW
24 Preston North End 15 2 2 11 13 30 -17 8 LDLLW

Championship Results

Date Match
06/11/2026, 20:00 Derby County 3 - 1 Bolton Wanderers
07/11/2026, 12:30 Portsmouth 1 - 2 Stoke City
07/11/2026, 12:30 Bristol City 0 - 5 Norwich City
07/11/2026, 12:30 Wrexham 1 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
07/11/2026, 15:00 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Sheffield United
07/11/2026, 15:00 Cardiff City 5 - 4 Burnley
07/11/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Millwall
07/11/2026, 15:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Lincoln City
07/11/2026, 15:00 Watford 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
07/11/2026, 15:00 Preston North End 1 - 0 Southampton
07/11/2026, 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 West Ham United
07/11/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Swansea City

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
21/11/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Cardiff City
21/11/2026, 12:30 Millwall - Queens Park Rangers
21/11/2026, 12:30 Southampton - Derby County
21/11/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - Preston North End
21/11/2026, 15:00 Sheffield United - Watford
21/11/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Charlton Athletic
21/11/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Bristol City
21/11/2026, 15:00 Stoke City - Birmingham City
21/11/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - West Bromwich Albion
21/11/2026, 15:00 Lincoln City - Wrexham
21/11/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Portsmouth
22/11/2026, 12:00 Burnley - Blackburn Rovers

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