Championship Predictions

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2023

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Sheffield United will look to build on a 3-1 win over Stoke City when they take on Hull City on Friday evening. The Blades are on the right track to return to the Premier League, but boss Paul Heckingbottom must warn his men against complacency. One of the men to watch in the home team will be wing-back Jayden Bogle, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while all Is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2023 at 19:45

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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
West HamWest HamWrexhamWrexham11/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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 1.57
Away Teams 1.26
Total (Combined) 2.83
31.8 min/Goal (195 Goals in 69 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (28 times out of 69 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 69 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 33%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 67%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.43
Shots / Match (Away) 12.36
Fouls Per Match 21.97
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.68
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.29
Offsides Per Match 4.35
Players Participated 634

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
2 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
3 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
4 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
5 Queens Park Rangers 6 3 2 1 7 4 +3 11 DWWLD
6 Charlton Athletic 6 3 2 1 6 7 -1 11 WWDLD
7 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
8 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Norwich City 6 3 0 3 10 9 +1 9 LWLWW
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
13 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
14 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
15 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
16 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
17 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 -2 5 WLDLL
20 Cardiff City 6 0 4 2 7 10 -3 4 DDLLD
21 Derby County 6 1 1 4 5 11 -6 4 DLWLL
22 Bolton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 4 DLLLL
23 Preston North End 6 1 0 5 6 12 -6 3 LLLWL
24 Burnley 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 3 LLDLD

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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