Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Monday’s football game between Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 26 of the new Championship campaign. The Hoops aim to make amends for a heavy loss to Luton Town, but they face yet another difficult task against the Blades. Chris Willock is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while there are no fresh selection worries in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Wigan Athletic and Hull City square off against each other at DW Stadium in the first game of the year. The Latics are not enjoying a season to remember, with the team sitting in the ultimate position ahead of Matchday 26, and they are on a three-game losing run in the Championship. Given their poor defensive display in a 4-1 loss to Sunderland, home win should not be consid ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Reading

Reading

High-flying WBA will look to climb to the playoffs places when they take on Reading on Matchday 26. The Baggies are eyeing their third consecutive league win, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in Monday’s clash. Kyle Bartley remains in the recovery room, but he should be the only absentee in the home team.

Meanwhile, the Royals did well to hold Norw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Buoyed by a thrilling 4-0 win over Watford, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on league leaders Burnley on Monday. The Swans quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Reading, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-six finish. With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Russell Martin is unlikel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Stoke City and Preston square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Potters aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Burnley, and you should know that they are after their fourth home win of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but talented forward Liam Delap should be recalled to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Watford

Watford

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Watford square off against each other in the Championship round 26. The Canaries have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hornets. Teemu Pukki will continue to lead the line for the hosts despite failing to find the net in a 1-1 draw with Reading, whereas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

2 January 2023

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Monday’s Championship game between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, the two sides who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Blues occupy 16th place ahead of Matchday 26, with the team losing each of their last two league matches. Both Harlee Dean and Przemyslaw Placheta are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended player ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 January 2023 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Millwall and Rotherham go head to head at the Den in the first game of the year. The Lions have been showing signs of improvement of late, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to secure a top-six finish. Since boss Gary Rowett will have a full squad to choose from, home win should definitely be considered.

Meanwhile, the Millers do not seem t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Huddersfield Town and Luton Town go head to head at John Smith’s Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Terriers have been producing fine displays in festive fixtures, with the team beating both Preston and Rotherham, and a triumph over Luton could see them escape the relegation zone. Experienced striker Jordan Rhodes should keep his place in the starting X ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Coventry Building Society Arena will host Sunday’s football game between Coventry City and Bristol City, the two teams who shared the spoils with Cardiff City and Millwall respectively in midweek. The Sky Blues aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Bristol City. Keep in mind that Coventry failed ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Blackpool and Sunderland go head to head at Bloomfield Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Seasiders are not enjoying a season to remember, with the team sitting in the relegation zone, but a win over Sunderland could see them escape the bottom three. The good news for the hosts is that centre-back Jordan Thorniley is back from suspension, but ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2023

12:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a heart-breaking loss to Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 26. The Riversiders have been struggling to find their form in the festive fixtures, but the bookies still see them as favourites to beat the Bluerbirds on home soil. Midfielder John Buckley is banned for the ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2023 at 12:00

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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
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 1.65
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (231 Goals in 80 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 80 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 29%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 19%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.78
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.54
Fouls Per Match 21.79
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.63
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
9 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
10 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

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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