Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Watford and Blackpool square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Hornets did well to beat Norwich City in their last league match, but Reading proved to be a big catch for them in the FA Cup round 3. Anyhow, Watford will be fully focused on the Championship in the remainder of the se ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

After eliminating Shrewsbury in the FA Cup round 3, Sunderland will be looking to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 27. The Black Cats have been in a fine form of late, and, as a result, a win over Swansea should see them climb to top six in the standings. There are no fresh selection worries in the home team, but all Dennis Cirkin, Aji A ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sheffield United will look to stay in automatic promotion berth when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 27. The Blades are on the right track to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on winning on a regular basis if they are to turn the dream into reality. Experienced attacker Billy Sharp should be recalled to the starting XI after he was rested ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Queens Park Rangers. The Royals quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to WBA, with the team eliminating Watford in the FA Cup round 3, and, no doubt, this helped them regain a much-needed confidence. All Liam Moore, Tyrese Fornah, Sam Hutchinson, and Dejan Tetek should miss out with injuries, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Norwich City will be aiming to recover from the FA Cup defeat to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Preston on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries are on a four-match winless run in the Championship, but the bookies still see them as one of the main candidates for promotion. Experienced forward Teemu Pukki should keep his place in the starting XI despite failing to find the net ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Millwall face each other in the Championship round 27. The Boro are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but Saturday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Anyhow, Michael Carrick’s troops will be fully focused on the English second tier in the remainder of the season after suffer ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Saturday’s football game at Kenilworth Road pits together Luton Town and West Bromwich Albion, the two promotion-chasing teams. The Hatters are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but they will have a big fish to fry against the in-form Baggies. Fit-again defender Reece Burke, who found the net in a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town, should be recalled to the starting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After suffering elimination in the FA Cup at the weekend, Hull City will be fully focused on the Championship in the remainder of the season. The Tigers are eyeing their third consecutive league win, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Tyler Smith, who scored a brace in the 4-1 crushing of Wigan Athletic, should keep his place in the starting XI, while all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

After dropping a two-goal advantage in the FA Cup draw with Leeds United, Cardiff City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Wigan Athletic on Matchday 27. The Bluebirds are on a seven-game winless run in the league, and you should bear in mind that they failed to find the net in the last three Championship matches. Joel Bagan is banned for S ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Burnley and Coventry City square off against each other at Turf Moor on day 27 of the 2022/2023 Championship campaign. The Clarets are eager to cement top position in the standings, but boss Vincent Kompany must warn his men against complacency. The former Man City centre-back should have a full squad to choose from. Meanwhile, the Sky Blues made a flying start to the season ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Bristol City and Birmingham City square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-match winless run, and a win over Birmingham City could see them escape the danger zone. Both Ayman Benarous and Tomas Kalas are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 January 2023

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. Rotherham United are fighting hard to secure the Championship survival, while Blackburn are eyeing promotion to the Premier League. All Tom Eaves, Ben Wiles, Georgie Kelly, and Grant Hall ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 January 2023 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 September 2026 • 17:21 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 HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbywrewre10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBurnleyBurnley11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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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