Championship Predictions

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

17:15

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QPR

QPR

Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers take on each other at Cardiff City Stadium on day 24 on Boxing Day. The Bluebirds aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Hoops. It has to be noted, though, that Cardiff City failed to turn their dominance into victory in a 1-1 draw with Blackpool. Forward Isaak Davie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 17:15

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Sheffield United and Coventry City take on each other at Bramall Lane on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Blades are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and they must be high on spirits ahead of the Boxing Day clash. Veteran striker Billy Sharp should keep his place in the starting XI after extending his goal-scoring run at Wigan, while all Fleck, Brewste ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Aesseal New York Stadium will host Monday’s Championship game between Rotherham United and Stoke City. The Millers aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Potters. Defender Peter Kioso remains on the sidelines with an ankle problem, but he should be the only absentee in the home team. Meanwhile, the P ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Preston welcome Huddersfield Town at Deepdale in a highly-anticipated Boxing Day clash. The Lilywhites have been impressive on the road of late, but they were beaten by both Millwall (2-4) and QPR (0-1) in the previous two home fixtures. All Robert Brady, Emil Riis Jakobsen, and Troy Parrott are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Middlesbrough will look to move closer to the playoffs places when they take on Wigan Athletic in the Championship round 24. The Boro failed to extend their winning run to four games at Burnley, but they are surely capable of beating the Latics in front of home fans. Both Matt Clarke and Marc Bola remain in the recovery room, while Duncan Watmore could earn a spot in the sta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Monday’s football match at MKM Stadium pits together Hull City and Blackpool, the two teams who are fighting hard to secure the Championship survival. The Tigers are only two points clear of the relegation zone, and they are desperate to put an end to their three-match winless run. Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

High-flying WBA will look to extend their winning run to six games when they take on Bristol City on Boxing Day. The Baggies made a slow start to the season, but they look unstoppable ahead of the trip to Bristol, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. Both Semi Ajayi and Kyle Bartley are sidelined with injuries, while there are no fresh selection worr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers go head to head at Stadium of Light in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Black Cats have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Millwall 3-0, losing to WBA, while sharing the spoils with Hull City. Danny Batth suffered a serious injury at the weekend, with fellow defender Daniel Ballard likely t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2022

12:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Vicarage Road will host a Boxing Day clash between Watford and Millwall, the two promotion-chasing teams. Watford are eyeing a top-two finish, while Millwall’s main goal is to make it to the playoffs. The Hornets did well to beat Huddersfield on the road on Matchday 23, with Joao Pedro scoring a brace, and, no doubt, the Brazil forward will make life difficult for the Lion ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2022 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
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: 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 1.57
Away Teams 1.26
Total (Combined) 2.83
31.8 min/Goal (195 Goals in 69 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (28 times out of 69 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 69 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 33%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 67%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.43
Shots / Match (Away) 12.36
Fouls Per Match 21.97
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.68
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.29
Offsides Per Match 4.35
Players Participated 634

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
2 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
3 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
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 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
15 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
16 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
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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