Championship Predictions

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

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

19 December 2022

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Monday’s football game between Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 23 of the new Championship campaign. The Latics aim to escape the danger zone, while the Blades are eager to stay in automatic promotion berth. Home win, though, should not be considered as Wigan have recorded only two triumphs on home soil this term. Defensive trio Jason ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 December 2022 at 20:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2022

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Luton Town play host to Millwall at their Kenilworth Road in the Championship round 23. The Hatters do not seem to be at the top of their game, with the team collecting only one point in total from the last three league fixtures, but they are surely capable of matching the Lions on home soil. Defender Amari’I Bell is banned for the match, while all Onyendinma, Potts, Bradl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2022 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

18:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Canaries defeated Swansea City on the road thanks to Teemu Pukki’s goal, with the team keeping their automatic promotion hopes alive, but they need to keep on raising their form if they are to secure a top-two finish.

Even though all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 18:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

WBA will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Rotherham United on Matchday 23. The Baggies look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the process, and is no surprise the odds for home win have been dropping. Since there are no fresh selection worries in the home team, Carlos Corberan is unlike ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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QPR

QPR

Preston and QPR go head to head at Deepdale in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Lilywhites proved their worth in a 4-1 win over Blackburn, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Wales forward Ched Evans, who scored a brace in the last league match, while fellow a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Following a goalless draw with Watford, Hull City will look to get back on course when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 23. The Tigers have been having their ups and downs of late, but they need to return to winning ways as soon as possible if they are to avoid relegation to League One. All Harvey Vale, Vaughn Covik, and Benjamin Tetteh should miss out with injuries for t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Watford

Watford

John Smith’s Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Watford, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. The Terriers are desperate to secure the Championship survival, but they need to get back on course as soon as possible if they are to avoid relegation. Huddersfield failed to spoil Sheffield United ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football game at Coventry Building Society Arena pits together Coventry City and Swansea City, the two mid-table sides. The Sky Blues failed to extend their winning run to five games at the weekend, with the team losing to Reading, but their fine run of results at home is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Swansea.

All Tyler W ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Cardiff City play host to Blackpool at their Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Bluebirds do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team collecting only one point in total from the last three league matches, but their display in a 2-2 draw with Stoke City at the weekend was anything but poor. Both Philogene-Bidace and Isa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2022

16:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Burnley and Middlesbrough face each other at Turf Moor in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Clarets are on a three-game winning run in the league, and they must be brimming with confidence following a thrilling 3-0 triumph over QPR. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Jay Rodriguez, who has already netted nine goals in the En ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2022 at 16:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 September 2026 • 17:25 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
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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
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

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 1.61
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.1 min/Goal (191 Goals in 66 matches)
38% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 66 matches)
70% Both Teams Scored (46 times out of 66 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 15%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.95
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.42
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.06
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 627

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
2 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
3 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
4 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
5 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
8 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
12 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
13 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
14 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
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 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
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 - West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic - 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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