Championship Predictions

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 January 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Coventry City and Huddersfield Town take on each other at Coventry City Building Society Arena in a postponed Championship game. The Sky Blues do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous five league fixtures, but they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Even though all OHare, Eccles, Hilssner, McFadzean, Walker, a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 January 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2023

12:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Sunday’s football game between Sunderland and Middlesbrough will bring down the curtain on day 28 of the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. The Black Cats failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Swansea City, but a win over Boro will see them stay in the playoffs berth. Luke O’Nien is banned for the match, while Danny Batth should be recalled to the starting XI. All Dennis Cirk ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2023 at 12:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Saturday’s football game at DW Stadium pits together Wigan Athletic and Luton Town, the two teams with totally different ambitions in the remainder of the season. Wigan are stuck at the bottom with 25 points in their pocket, but they are surely capable of securing yet another Championship survival. Jordan Cousins has joined Jason Kerr and Tom Pearce in the recovery room, w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Blackpool, Watford will look to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 28. The Hornets are eyeing their eighth home win of the process, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Ismaila Sarr, who sealed th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Following a 3-1 loss to Sheffield United, Stoke City will look to escape the danger zone when they host Reading to their Bet365 Stadium on Matchday 28. The Potters are now on a three-game losing run, meaning that Saturday’s clash is of big importance for the home side. Fit-again forward Dwight Gayle is pushing for his first start in 2023, whereas Sam Clucas remains on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Loftus Road will host Saturday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Swansea City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Hoops aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Swans. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Wales international Tyler Roberts, who ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Following a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic, Cardiff City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Millwall on Matchday 28. The Bluebirds have drawn five of their last six league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are desperate to record their first league win since November 5, 2022. Joel Bagan is back from suspension, while both Mahlon Romeo and Jam ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After surviving Swansea City in the FA Cup replay, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship round 28. The Robins outplayed Birmingham City 4-2 in their last home fixture, and they are surely capable of matching the Riversiders at their Ashton Gate Stadium. The likes of Tommy Conway, Andreas Wei ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Huddersfield Town, the two relegation-threatened teams. Blackpool aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Watford, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the relegation six-pointer. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Callum Brittain and Sam Barnes ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by the FA Cup triumph over Forest Green, Birmingham City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Preston on Matchday 28. The Blues are on a four-match losing run in the Championship, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Experienced striker Lukas Jutkiewicz should keep his place in the starting XI afte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2023

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Coventry City and Norwich City square off against each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Sky Blues suffered a shocking loss to Wrexham in the FA Cup, and given their four-match winless run in the Championship, home win should not be considered. Jonathan Panzo is back from suspension, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2023 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2023

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and West Bromwich Albion face each other in the Championship derby. The Clarets are leading the chase for automatic promotion, with the team winning each of their last seven league fixtures. Burnley look unstoppable at the moment, but beating the in-form Baggies is easier said than done. Both Harwood-Bellis and Vitinho remain in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2023 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
20 August 2026 • 11:53 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
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnPortsmouthPortsmouth22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbyCardiffCardiff22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWolvesWolves22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
QPRQPRBoltonBolton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonStoke CityStoke City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield UnitedSheffield United22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamCharltonCharlton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWatfordWatford22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBurnleyBurnley23/08/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.33
Away Teams 1.5
Total (Combined) 2.83
31.8 min/Goal (34 Goals in 12 matches)
25% Clean Sheets (3 times out of 12 matches)
83% Both Teams Scored (10 times out of 12 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 33%
Away Win 34%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 92%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 8%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.5
Shots / Match (Home) 13.75
Shots / Match (Away) 12.75
Fouls Per Match 22.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.83
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.08
Offsides Per Match 3.5
Players Participated 481

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 W
2 Queens Park Rangers 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 W
3 Bolton Wanderers 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
4 Charlton Athletic 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
5 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
6 Swansea City 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
7 Watford 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
8 West Bromwich Albion 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 W
9 Birmingham City 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
10 Sheffield United 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 D
11 Cardiff City 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 D
12 Wrexham 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 D
13 Blackburn Rovers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
14 Burnley 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
15 West Ham United 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 D
17 Derby County 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
18 Lincoln City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
19 Norwich City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
20 Preston North End 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
21 Southampton 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
22 Stoke City 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 L
23 Bristol City 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 L
24 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 L

Championship Results

Date Match
14/08/2026, 19:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
15/08/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Preston North End
15/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Derby County
15/08/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Lincoln City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
15/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
15/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 2 Swansea City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 2 Millwall
15/08/2026, 16:30 Sheffield United 0 - 0 Birmingham City
16/08/2026, 12:30 Watford 2 - 1 Southampton
16/08/2026, 15:00 Burnley 2 - 2 West Ham United
17/08/2026, 19:00 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City - Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City - Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City - Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion - Burnley

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