Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 March 2023

12:30

VIEW PREDICTION

Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City and Bristol City face each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Swans are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Robins on home soil. Both Joe Allen and Steven Benda are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. < ... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Wigan

Wigan

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Wigan Athletic, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hornets aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Birmingham City, and a win over Wigan will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury returns from suspension, whereas all Tom Cleverley, Hassane Kama ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Luton

Luton

Sunderland play host to Luton at their Stadium of Light in the Championship round 38. The Black Cats suffered a dip in form, with the team losing four of their last five league matches, and, as a result, they have slim playoffs chances. The hope, though, dies last, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hatters. The likes of Amad Diallo, Dennis Cirkin, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Norwich City face each other in the Championship round 38. The Potters are undefeated in the previous three league fixtures, and given their signs of improvement up front, we predict that they will find the net in Saturday’s encounter. Matija Sarkic and Nick Powell remain in the recovery room, as well as veteran defend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Cardiff

Cardiff

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Cardiff City. The Millers aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Birmingham City and Preston, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Bailey Wright, Oliver Rathbone, Domingos Quina, Grant Hall, Sean Morrison, and Ben Wiles remain in the recov ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Hull City

Hull City

After failing to spoil Blackburn’s party at Riverside Stadium, Reading will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Royals aim to put an end to their four-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Tigers. Mamadou Loum is banned for the match, while all Andy Yiadom, Scott Dann, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

QPR will look to recover from an embarrassing 6-1 loss to Blackpool when they take on Birmingham in the Championship round 38. The Hoops failed to impress in the midweek clash, but their Championship status is not in danger yet. Both Amos and Johansen are pushing for a start, while all Kenneth Paal, Ilias Chair, Ethan Laird, Chris Willock, Jake Clarke-Salter, and Leon Balogu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Reading and Swansea, Millwall will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 38. The Lions have been in a fine form of late, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett should field the same starting XI that defeated Swansea, but all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Preston

Preston

Following a 1-1 draw with Stoke City, Middlesbrough will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Preston on Matchday 38. The Boro aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. Matt Clarke and Darnell Fisher remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only abse ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2023

15:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Coventry

Coventry

Blackpool will look to build on a thrilling 6-1 win over QPR when they take on Coventry in the Championship round 38. The Seasiders impressed in the midweek triumph, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to avoid relegation. A man to watch in the home team will be Jerry Yates, who scored his 10th goal of the season on Tuesday evening, while all Gary Madine, Sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2023

20:00

VIEW PREDICTION

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Sheffield United face each other in the Championship derby. The Black Cats aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich City, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Dennis Cirkin, Corry Evans, Ross Stewart, and Elliott E ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2023 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2023

19:45

VIEW PREDICTION

Bristol City

Bristol City

Luton Town play host to Bristol City at their Kenilworth Road in the Championship round 37. The Hatters are eyeing their third consecutive league win, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in Wednesday’s clash. Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu suffered an injury in a hard-fought win over Sheffield United, with fellow midfielder Luke Berry likely to step up. All Dan Potts, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2023 at 19:45

Author image
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

Related Leagues We Cover

Stay on top of Europe’s biggest football competitions with our expert predictions for other leagues including the ones below.

  • Premier League Predictions. Our Premier League forecasts provide in-depth analysis of England’s top clubs and the ongoing title race.
  • EFL League One Predictions. EFL League One forecasts explore the promotion contenders and form trends across England’s competitive third division.
  • EFL League Two Predictions. Our League Two coverage highlights key teams aiming for promotion and those battling to avoid relegation.
  • Scottish Premiership Predictions. Our Premiership coverage delivers detailed insights into Scotland’s top league, from title challengers to survival fights.
  • La Liga Predictions. Our Spanish football predictions include expert calls and data-led insights into Spain’s top-flight competition.

Reviews

Trustpilot logo FootballPredictions.com
Review from Trustpilot

Social Media

twitter x icon facebook icon instagram icon

Certified

gpwa certified footballpredictions.com dmca certified footballpredictions.com

Responsible Gambling

For help, support and advice about problem gambling please contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or more options via GamCare.

© 2015 - 2026 FootballPredictions.com, part of AdBrothers B.V. All rights reserved.

Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy - Disclaimer

Left Menu Icon