Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 August 2022

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Monday’s football game between Watford and Sheffield United will bring down the curtain on day 1 of the new Championship campaign. Both Watford and United are eyeing a return to the Premier League, but securing a top-two finish is easier said than done given the number of promotion-chasing sides.

The likes of Moussa Sissoko, Cucho Hernadnez, Joshua King, Andre Gray ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 August 2022 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2022

12:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Newcomers Sunderland will look to impress on their return to the Championship when they welcome Coventry City to their Stadium of Light in the season opener. The Black Cats secured promotion to the English second tier thanks to a 2-0 win over Wycombe, but they will surely find it hard to secure the Championship survival. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of top scorer fr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2022 at 12:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

17:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

There will be fireworks when Middlesbrough and WBA go head to head at Riverside Stadium in the Championship derby. The Boro aim to build on a 2-0 win over Olympique Marseille, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Summer signings Darragh Lenihan, Zack Steffen, and Ryan Giles are eyeing their Middlesbrough debuts, while Djed Spence, Dej ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2022 at 17:30

Wigan

Wigan

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

All eyes will be on DW Stadium when newcomers Wigan Athletic and Preston take on each other in the opening match of the season. The Latics rolled over Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in their last warm-p game, which is certainly giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Preston. Summer signings Joe Allen, Nathan Wood, and Harry Darling are likely to make their Wigan de ... Read More...

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

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football game at Aesseal New York Stadium pits together Rotherham United and Swansea City, the two teams who meet for the first time since January 30, 2021. Back then Swansea defeated Rotherham 3-1 in the Championship, and the visitors are seen as favourites to emerge triumphant in the new season opener as well. Central midfielder Flynn Downes could be sorely mi ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Millwall and Stoke City take on each other at the Den in a highly-anticipated Championship opener. The Lions finished the last season in 9th position, just below the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to secure a top-six finish this time out. Big-money signing Zian Flemming is likely to make his official Millwall debut against Stoke City.

Keep in mind ... Read More...

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Luton Town and Birmingham City square off against each other at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. Following four consecutive wins in pre-season, Luton shared the spoils with star-studded West Ham in their last warm-up game, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of the season opener. New signings Carlton ... Read More...

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

MKM Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Hull City and Bristol City. The Tigers suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Peterborough in their last warm-up game, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping. The club chiefs were very active on the Turkish Super Lig market as they signed the likes of Ozan Tufan, Dogukan Sinik, and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh ... Read More...

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Cardiff City and Norwich City face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Bluebirds impressed in pre-season, with the team beating all Cambridg, Newport, Cheltenham, and Swindon, while sharing the spoils with Shrewsbury, and they are surely capable of matching the Canaries on home soil. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Sheyi ... Read More...

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

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Blackpool and Reading, the two teams who have met in some entertaining matches in recent years. Blackpool were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Southport and Salford, while losing to all Leeds, Rangers, and Everton. Anyhow, we are positive that the Seasiders are going ... Read More...

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

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2022

15:00

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QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers face each other in the opening match of the season. The Riversiders finished the last season just below the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, the club’s main goal is to secure a top-six finish this time out. The club chiefs, though, have been anything but active in the summer transfer window, with Et ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 July 2022

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Huddersfileld will look to kick off the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Burnley at John Smith’s Stadium on Friday evening. Huddersfield did well to make it to the playoffs final last season, but Nottingham Forest proved to be a big catch for Carlos Corberan’s troops. New boss Danny Schofield is on a quest to help the Terriers return to the Premier Le ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 July 2022 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
14 September 2026 • 14:50 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 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.5 min/Goal (237 Goals in 83 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (35 times out of 83 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (55 times out of 83 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 29%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.81
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.89
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.57
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
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 Middlesbrough 7 4 2 1 14 10 +4 14 WDWWD
5 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
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 Lincoln City 7 3 2 2 6 6 0 11 WDDWW
10 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
11 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
12 Millwall 7 3 1 3 13 13 0 10 LLWLD
13 Bristol City 7 3 1 3 10 12 -2 10 WWWLL
14 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
15 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
16 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
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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