Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Watford

Watford

Swansea City and Watford take on each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to move closer to the playoffs places, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Russell Martin’s troops. Liam Walsh remains in the treatment room, while Michael Obafemi should recover in time to face the Hornets.

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

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Burnley, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Potters played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Rotherham on Boxing Day thanks to Lee Peltier’s own goal, with the team remaining in 17th place in the standings. Stoke City are eyeing their fourth home win of the process, but the ... Read More...

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

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2022

19:45

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Reading

Reading

Norwich City will look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town when they host Reading to their Carrow Road on Matchday 25. The Canaries suffered a dip in form, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to finish 2022 in style. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Teemu Pukki, who scored his eighth goal of the season in a Boxing Day loss to Luton.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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
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 1.63
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.3 min/Goal (201 Goals in 70 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (29 times out of 70 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 70 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 34%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.5
Shots / Match (Away) 12.3
Fouls Per Match 21.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.67
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.23
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 635

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 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
3 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
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 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
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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