Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion go head to head in a game between two sides struggling for form, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Bristol City’s injury list is long, with Atkinson, Dickie, McNally, Tanner, and Williams sidelined, which has contributed to their poor run: only 0.8 points per game over the last 10 matches, with home form particularly weak (0.25 PPG). Off ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Portman Road will host Saturday's Championship game between Ipswich Town and Millwall. As Ipswich have turned their stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Tractor Boys, aiming to stay in the automatic-promotion mix, have a solid recent record, averaging 1.8 points per game over their last 10 outings. They scored 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.2, sho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Derby County face Birmingham City at Pride Park in what promises to be a close Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Rams have been solid at home, collecting 2 points per game in their last five home fixtures, but they are hit hard by injuries to Batth, Johnston, Langas, Salvesen, Thompson, and Widell Zetterstrom. Despite this, they edged Portsmouth 1-0 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. As Boro aim to move one step closer towards automatic Premier League promotion, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Riversiders are sitting near the relegation zone. Blackburn are struggling for consistency, averaging just 1.3 points per game over their last 10 matches. The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 March 2026

20:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Preston take on Stoke City at Deepdale in what is expected to be a close encounter. As both sides struggle up front, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Lilywhites have struggled in recent weeks, securing just 0.60 points per game over their last 10 outings. Home form is slightly better, but they’ve still scored only 1 goal per home match on average, while conceding 1.75. Midfielde ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 March 2026 at 20:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2026

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

Southampton look ready to continue their impressive climb as they host a resilient Norwich City in a key playoff-race clash. As Southampton look unstoppable at the moment, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Saints enter this game in excellent form, taking 2.60 points per game across their last 10 matches and recently beating league leaders Coventry 2-1. Their attacking consisten ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 March 2026 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

17 March 2026

19:45

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Watford and Wrexham meet in a postponed Championship fixture with both sides still dreaming of a playoff berth. As Wrexham are brimming with confidence following a 2-0 triumph over Swansea, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Hornets will try to bounce back from a 3–1 defeat to Stoke, but injuries continue to cause problems, with Baah, Maamma, and Vata all sidelined. Watford’ ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 March 2026 at 19:45

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2026

20:00

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Derby

Derby

Portsmouth and Derby County go head to head at Fratton Park in what promises to be a close Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Portsmouth’s squad struggles with injuries, which showed in their 2-1 loss to Swansea, and they will be without key contributors. The home side have managed just a 20% win rate at Fratton Park, scoring an average of 1.0 goal per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2026 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2026

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

West Bromwich Albion host Hull City in a highly-anticipated Championship showdown between two teams with entirely different ambitions. As both sides are capable of finding the net, we predict a 1-1 draw. West Brom’s injury concerns continue, with Bany, Grant, and Johnston all sidelined. The relegation-threatened Baggies played out a 1-1 draw with Southampton at the weekend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 March 2026 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2026

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Stoke City will look to bounce back after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ipswich Town when they face Watford on Matchday 38. Stoke City are tough to beat at home and given Watford's fine away record, our prediction points toward a 1-1 draw. The Potters have struggled for consistency of late, winning just 10% of their matches overall. The Bet365 Stadium outfit average 1.0 goal per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 March 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2026

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sheffield Wednesday will try to claim a major scalp when they face Ipswich Town in the Championship round 38. As the Owls are already relegated, our prediction firmly points toward a 3-0 away win. Sheffield Wednesday look to build on their morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Watford, which ended a 16-game losing streak. The Owls, though, remain rock-bottom, struggling to score wit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 March 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 March 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Norwich City aim to extend their winning streak after a solid 2-1 victory over Sheffield United. Despite a lengthy injury list, we predict that they will defeat Preston 2-1 as Philippe Clement has strength in depth. The Canaries have been performing strongly, winning 70% of their games overall and scoring an average of 1.7 goals per match. At home, Norwich are even more dang ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 March 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 September 2026 • 11:14 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
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • 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: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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