Championship Predictions

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

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 April 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

DW Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Wigan Athletic and Queens Park Rangers. The Latics are stuck at the bottom, eight points behind the safe zone, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Charlie Hughes limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Watford, with Omar Rekik likely to step up. All Charlie Hughes, Martin Kelly, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 April 2023 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
10 September 2026 • 12:56 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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.65
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (231 Goals in 80 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 80 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 29%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 19%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.78
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.54
Fouls Per Match 21.79
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.63
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
9 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
10 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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