Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2022

20:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Bet365 Stadium will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Swansea City, the two bottom-table sides. The Potters defeated Blackburn thanks to Lewis Baker’s goal at the weekend, with the team putting an end to their three-game winless run, and they must be high on confidence ahead of the trip to Stoke-on-Trent. All Harry Souttar, Nick Powell, Harry Clar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2022 at 20:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2022

20:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Bloomfield Road in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Seasiders head into Wednesday’s clash following back-to-back draws with Burnley and Bristol City where they scored six goals in total, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Sonny Carey is banned for the match, while all Keshi Anderson, L ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2022 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2022

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Sunderland play host to Rotherham United at their Stadium of Light in the Championship round 7. The Black Cats have been having their ups and downs in the first half of the season, but they are surely capable of matching the Millers on home soil. All Leon Dajaku, Dan Ballard, and Carl Winchester are sidelined with injuries, while interim head coach Martin Canning should stic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2022 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2022

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Out-of-sorts Coventry City will look to escape the relegation zone when they face Preston at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Sky Blues made a slow start to the season, but keep in mind that they have three games in hand. Gustavo Hamer is banned for the match, while Callum O’Hare is a major doubt, and he will be asses ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2022 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2022

19:45

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Following a 3-3 draw with Blackpool, Bristol City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they host Huddersfield Town to their Ashton Gate Stadium on Wednesday. The Robins have been scoring goals for fun of late, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Huddersfield. Both Tomas Kalas and Nathan Baker are sidelined ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2022 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

After failing to win the previous three league fixtures, Watford will look to give fans some cheer when they face Middlesbrough in the Championship round 6. The Hornets have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will go for a win in Tuesday’s clash. All Samuel Kalu, Tom Dele-Bashiru, and Imran Louza are sidelined through injuries, while Jur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 August 2022 at 20:00

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Wigan Athletic will be looking to bounce back from a massive 5-1 loss to Burnley when they face WBA in the Championship round 7. The start to the season has been a mixed bag for the Baggies, with the team losing to Blackburn, beating Hull City, while sharing the spoils with the likes of Watford, Cardiff City, and Huddersfield. Daryl Dike remains in the recovery room, while C ... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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Reading

Reading

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Reading face each other in the Championship round 7. The Blades are eyeing a return to the Premier League, and their fine start to the season is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Enda Stevens, Ciaran Clark, Jack Robinson, Jayden Bogle, Jack O’Connell, Wes Foderingham, and Adam D ... Read More...

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

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

After recording a 3-2 win over Watford at the weekend, Queens Park Rangers will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 7. The Hoops did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Both Jake C ... Read More...

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Cardiff City and Luton Town square off against each other at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship clash. The Bluebirds aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hatters. Both Joel Bagan and Jamilu Colins are sidelined with injuries, but there are no other selection worries in the ... Read More...

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

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Burnley play host to Millwall at their Turf Moor on day 7 of the new Championship campaign. The Clarets rolled over Wigan Athletic 5-1 in their last league match, with the team putting an end to their four-game winless run, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to return to the Premier League. Jay Rodriguez, who found the net in the crushing of the Latics, wil ... Read More...

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

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 August 2022

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

Birmingham City welcome Norwich City to their St. Andrew’s Stadium in the Championship round 7. The Blues kicked off the new campaign in style, with the team beating Huddersfield Town 2-1, but they are on a four-game winless run in the English second tier ahead of the visit of Norwich. The hosts have been struggling in front of goal of late, with the team netting only one ... Read More...

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

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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
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 1.23
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.4 min/Goal (232 Goals in 81 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (34 times out of 81 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 81 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 28%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.72
Shots / Match (Home) 14.14
Shots / Match (Away) 12.58
Fouls Per Match 21.85
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.64
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.21
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

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 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
10 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
11 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City - Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall - West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City - Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers

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