Championship Predictions

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Hull City. The Blues aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers in their last game of the year. Both Friend and Placheta remain in the recovery room, while all Gardner, Gordon, and Hogan remain doubtful for the home side.

M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2022 at 19:45

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

20:15

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Thursday’s football game at Bloomfield Road pits together Blackpool and Sheffield United, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2022/2023 season. The Seasiders aim to secure yet another Championship survival, while Sheffield United are eyeing automatic promotion to the Premier League. Defender Jordan Thorniley is banned for the hosts following his sending ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 20:15

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

20:00

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Preston

Preston

All eyes will be on the Hawthorns when West Bromwich Albion and Preston take on each other in the Championship round 25. The Baggies quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Coventry City, with the team beating Bristol City 2-0 on Boxing Day. WBA aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, and given their three-game winning run on home soil, we are tempted to put our ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Wigan Athletic will be looking to bounce back from a heavy Boxing Day defeat to Middlesbrough when they take on Sunderland on Thursday evening. The Latics are eyeing their first league win since November 12, 2022, and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both Kerr and Pearce remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Millwall welcome Bristol City to the Den on day 25 of the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. The Lions aim to build on a 2-0 win over Watford, and a triumph over Bristol City will see them stay in the playoffs berth. With no fresh injury worries to report, head coach Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes that won the Boxing Day clash.

Meanwhile, the Robins aim to bou ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a come-from-behind win over Preston, Huddersfield Town will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 25. The Terriers are desperate to escape the relegation zone, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Thursday’s showdown. Keep in mind, though, that all Jones, Nakayama, Pear ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Coventry City will look to recover from a 3-1 loss to Sheffield United when they take on Cardiff City in the last game of the year. The Sky Blues continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Thursday’s clash. All Godden, Hilssner, McFadzean, and Walker should miss ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers play host to Middlesbrough at their Ewood Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Riversiders aim to make amends for the Boxing Day defeat to Sunderland, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Boro. Both Hirst and Travis are pushing for a start, while all Barnes, Batty, Brittain, Dolan, and Vale should miss out with injuries.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2022

18:00

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Luton

Luton

Queens Park Rangers and Luton Town square off against each other at Loftus Road in the Championship round 25. The Hoops have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hatters. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Luton Town.

The visitors, on the other hand, did remarkably ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2022 at 18:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

27 December 2022

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and Birmingham City face each other in the Championship round 24. The Clarets are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and a triumph over Birmingham will see them move one step closer to securing automatic promotion to the Premier League. Keep in mind that Connor Roberts is available for selection after his red card was resci ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 December 2022 at 20:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

27 December 2022

17:15

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Swansea

Swansea

Reading will try to recover from a 3-2 loss to Birmingham City when they take on Swansea City in the Championship round 24. The Royals failed to extend their winning run to three games at the weekend, but a win over Swansea could see them regain their spot in top six. Angola international Lucas Joao is pushing for a rare start after scoring as a substitute in the last league ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 December 2022 at 17:15

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

A game between Luton Town and Norwich City will bring down the curtain on the Boxing Day program in the Championship. The Hatters do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous three league fixtures, and they face yet another difficult task against the promotion-chasing Canaries. To make things even worse for the home side, important defender ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
3 September 2026 • 13:32 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 CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonSwanseaSwansea08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamBurnleyBurnley08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWest HamWest Ham08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.59
Away Teams 1.25
Total (Combined) 2.85
31.6 min/Goal (168 Goals in 59 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 59 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (39 times out of 59 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 29%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 34%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 92%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.64
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.41
Fouls Per Match 21.75
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.68
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.07
Offsides Per Match 4.29
Players Participated 619

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 5 3 2 0 7 1 +6 11 WDWWD
2 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
3 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
4 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
5 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
6 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
7 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
8 Southampton 5 2 2 1 11 6 +5 8 LWWDD
9 West Ham United 5 2 2 1 11 7 +4 8 DLDWW
10 Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 2 1 1 11 8 +3 7 DWWL
11 Wrexham 5 1 3 1 6 4 +2 6 DDLWD
12 Birmingham City 4 1 3 0 5 4 +1 6 DDWD
13 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
14 Sheffield United 5 1 3 1 6 7 -1 6 DDDWL
15 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
16 Stoke City 5 2 0 3 8 9 -1 6 LLLWW
17 Blackburn Rovers 5 1 2 2 6 7 -1 5 DWLDL
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Watford 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 WDDLL
20 Bolton Wanderers 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4 WDLLL
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Cardiff City 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3 3 DDDLL
23 Preston North End 5 1 0 4 5 10 -5 3 LLLLW
24 Burnley 5 0 2 3 6 12 -6 2 DLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
01/09/2026, 18:45 Preston North End 1 - 3 Bristol City
01/09/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 3 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 18:45 Swansea City 2 - 0 Watford
01/09/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth 0 - 2 Derby County
01/09/2026, 18:45 Lincoln City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
01/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United 4 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Southampton
01/09/2026, 19:00 Stoke City 1 - 0 Norwich City
02/09/2026, 18:45 Millwall 0 - 3 Wrexham
02/09/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Cardiff City
02/09/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/09/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

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 - Wolverhampton Wanderers

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