Championship Predictions

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and West Bromwich Albion. Despite suffering a 3-0 loss to Hull City at the weekend, Reading managed to secure the Championship survival, and, no doubt, head coach Paul Ince can breathe easier ahead of the visit of WBA. All Scott Dann, Andy Rinomhota, Karl Hein, and Dejan Tetek should miss out wit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham, Nottingham Forest will look to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Swansea City on Matchday 45. The Reds are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Swans. Steven Cooper has no fresh injury worries, and he is unlikely to make changes to the team that de ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Millwall will be aiming to stay in the playoffs race when they take on relegation strugglers Peterborough at the Den on Matchday 45. The Lions are three points behind top six, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Posh. Both Scott Malone and Jed Wallace have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the home team.

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This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Middlesbrough will look to climb to the playoffs berth when they host Stoke City to their Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The Boro regained a much-needed confidence on Wednesday, with the team moving closer to top six, but they face yet another must-win situation against Stoke. Matt Crooks is back from suspension, while Dael Fry remains ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After holding WBA to a goalless draw, Coventry City will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 45. The Sky Blues missed out on a spot in the playoffs, but their pride will be at stake in the last two games of the season. Both Fankaty Dabo and Matt Godden have been struggling with injuries of late, while both Waghor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

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This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Cardiff City play host to Birmingham City at their Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship round 45. The Bluebirds are on a four-game losing run in the English second tier, and they must be low on confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Sean Morrison, Alex Smithies, and Alfie Doughty are sidelined with injuries, while both Harris and Collins are pushing for recalls.

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This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Bristol City and Hull City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship standings, face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Robins aim to build on a 3-1 win over Derby County, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. Samuel Bell is widely expected to replace Alex Scott in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Blackpool and Derby County go head to head at Bloomfield Road in the Championship round 45. The Seasiders have been in a fine form in the season finale, with the team beating both Birmingham City and Barnsley, while sharing the spoils with Luton Town. Blackpool have a chance to climb to top ten in the standings, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded appro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Blackburn Rovers will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on Bournemouth in the Championship round 45. The Riversiders impressed in a 4-1 over Preston, but they face yet another must-win situation against the Cherries. Blackburn have no other choice but to stick to their attacking style of play, and, as always, a man to watch in the home team will be Ben B ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 April 2022

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Preston, the two teams who have little to play for in the season finale. Barnsley are having a nightmare season, with the team failing to secure the Championship survival, while Preston occupy 16th place in the standings. The rock-bottom side are low on spirits ahead of Matchday 45, with the team losing each o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 April 2022 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 April 2022

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

QPR and Sheffield United go head to head at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the penultimate round of the season. The Hoops missed out on a spot in the playoffs, meaning that they have little to play for in Friday’s football match. Since all Odubajo, Walsh, Wallace, Marshall, Dickie, Willock, Dieng, and Archer have been struggling with injuries of late, home win should n ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 April 2022 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
25 August 2026 • 21:16 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
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonBristol CityBristol City01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBoltonBolton01/09/2026, 19:45
  • 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 1.46
Away Teams 1.42
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (69 Goals in 24 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 24 matches)
79% Both Teams Scored (19 times out of 24 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 38%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 13%
Under 1.5 13%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.42
Shots / Match (Home) 13.92
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 23.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.04
Offsides Per Match 4.63
Players Participated 525

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 2 2 0 0 5 0 +5 6 WW
2 West Bromwich Albion 2 2 0 0 5 2 +3 6 WW
3 Charlton Athletic 2 2 0 0 4 2 +2 6 WW
4 Queens Park Rangers 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 WD
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 5 3 +2 4 DW
6 Bolton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
7 Swansea City 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
8 Watford 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 WD
9 Blackburn Rovers 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 DW
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 LW
11 Middlesbrough 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 WL
12 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 LW
13 Sheffield United 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 DD
14 Birmingham City 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
15 Wrexham 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
16 Cardiff City 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 DD
17 Derby County 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 LD
18 West Ham United 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 DL
19 Bristol City 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1 LD
20 Burnley 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1 DL
21 Lincoln City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
22 Preston North End 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
23 Stoke City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
24 Norwich City 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0 LL

Championship Results

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall 3 - 0 Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 3 - 1 Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 1 - 2 Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 2 Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 Burnley

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham - Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford - West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Millwall

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