Championship Predictions

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 ar ... Read More...

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

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 th ... 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 Norwic ... 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 players in ... 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 XI ... 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 t ... Read More...

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

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22 October 2026 • 13:14 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
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.6
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 28%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.28
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.48
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 696

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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