Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 October 2022

12:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Swansea City and Cardiff City square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Swans quickly bounced back from a massive 4-0 loss to Burnley, with the team beating Reading 3-2 on Tuesday evening, and a triumph over Cardiff could see them climb to the playoffs berth. All Jamie Paterson, Joe Allen, and Liam Walsh are out of contention with injuries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 October 2022 at 12:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Following a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Burnley in the Championship round 17. The Black Cats have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team continuing with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels. Talented forward Amad Diallo is pushing for a recall to the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Stoke City play host to Coventry City at their Bet365 Stadium in the Championship round 17. The Potters aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Rotherham United, but beating the in-form Sky Blues is easier said than done. Both Gavin Kilkenny and Harry Souttar are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home side. Coventry City, on the other hand, prov ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Norwich City square off against each other in the Championship derby. The Blades made a flying start to the season, but they do not seem to be at the top of their game at the moment, with the team failing to win the last five league fixtures. Since the hosts are desperate to return to winning ways, we are positive th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Rotherham United and Hull City square off against each other at Aesseal New York Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Millers aim to build on back-to-back wins over Huddersfield Town and Stoke City, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries for the home team, but defender Peter Kios ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Bristol City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings. The Royals aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and there is every chance boss Paul Ince should make changes to the team that suffered a 3-2 loss at Swansea. Lucas Joao is widely expected to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Wigan

Wigan

Queens Park Rangers and Wigan Athletic square off against each other at Loftus Road on day 17 of the new Championship campaign. The Hoops are surprising leaders ahead of Saturday’s clash, and they must be high on spirits following a 3-0 win over Cardiff City. A man to watch in the home team will be Lyndon Dykes, who scored a brace in the crushing over the Bluebirds.

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This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Millwall and WBA go head to head at the Den in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Lions have found their best form of late, with the team winning each of their last three league matches, and they must be high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash. Midfielder Ryan Leonard is sidelined with a hamstring problem, but he should be the only absentee in the home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Middlesbrough will be aiming to build on a 4-1 win over Wigan when they take on Wigan Athletic in the Championship round 17. The Boro produced their best display of the season on Wednesday evening, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to move closer to the playoffs berth. Chuba Akpom should continue to lead the line for the hosts after finding the net in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers play host to Birmingham City at their Ewood Park on day 17 of the new Championship campaign. The Riversiders aim to build on back-to-back wins over Middlesbrough and Sunderland, and they must be high on spirits ahead of the visit of Birmingham City. A man to watch in the home team will be Chile forward Ben Brereton Diaz, who looks unstoppable at the moment, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2022

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s football game between Blackpool and Preston, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Seasiders aim to escape the danger zone, but keep in mind that they were beaten by Hull City in their last home fixture. The good news for the hosts is that all Ekpiteta, Lavery, and Thompson are out of contention through suspensi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2022 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 October 2022

20:00

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Watford

Watford

Millwall play host to Watford at the Den on day 16 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions are eyeing their third consecutive league win, but Watford will pose a much bigger threat for the capital club than their previous rivals. Midfielder Ryan Leonard is sidelined with a hamstring problem, but he should be the only absentee in the home side.

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

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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
BoltonBoltonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough23/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home 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
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
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 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
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.58
Away Teams 1.3
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (380 Goals in 132 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 132 matches)
64% Both Teams Scored (84 times out of 132 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 28%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 77%
Over 2.5 61%
Over 3.5 36%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 23%
Under 2.5 39%
Under 3.5 64%
Under 4.5 87%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.06
Shots / Match (Home) 14.65
Shots / Match (Away) 12.41
Fouls Per Match 21.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.61
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.3
Offsides Per Match 4.39
Players Participated 684

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
2 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
3 Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22 16 +6 22 DDWWD
4 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21 10 +11 21 WLWWD
5 Birmingham City 11 5 5 1 20 11 +9 20 WDWWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 11 6 2 3 15 12 +3 20 DLLWW
7 Stoke City 11 6 1 4 18 16 +2 19 WWWLW
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 11 5 3 3 19 16 +3 18 WLLWD
9 Queens Park Rangers 11 4 5 2 15 12 +3 17 DDDWL
10 Sheffield United 11 4 3 4 15 14 +1 15 LLWLW
11 Blackburn Rovers 11 4 3 4 17 16 +1 15 WDWWL
12 Portsmouth 11 4 3 4 14 14 0 15 DLWWD
13 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18 18 0 15 DDWLD
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15 16 -1 14 LWDLW
15 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12 15 -3 14 LWDLL
16 Bolton Wanderers 11 4 2 5 15 18 -3 14 WWLWD
17 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
18 Lincoln City 11 3 3 5 9 19 -10 12 WLLLD
19 Cardiff City 11 2 5 4 18 17 +1 11 LWLWD
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10 19 -9 11 LLLLW
21 Norwich City 11 3 0 8 17 21 -4 9 LLLLL
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
23 Derby County 11 1 3 7 9 20 -11 6 LDDLL
24 Preston North End 11 1 1 9 9 24 -15 4 LDLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 1 West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 0 - 1 Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 3 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 4 - 1 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

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

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