Championship Predictions

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 October 2026

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Toughsheet Community Stadium when Bolton Wanderers host Middlesbrough in Championship round 12. Bolton will be desperate to return to winning ways after a goalless draw with Southampton, despite creating 1.53 xG and registering 14 attempts on goal. Their recent form remains a concern, with only three wins in their last 10 matches across all c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 October 2026 at 20:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 October 2026

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Molineux will host a postponed Championship game as Wolves take on Portsmouth, with both sides looking to build on positive results at the weekend. Wolves came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 despite the absence of Raul Jimenez, who remains sidelined. Tawanda Chirewa is pushing for a rare start after scoring off the bench, while Rodrigo Gomez, Boubacar Traore and Bertrand Tr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 October 2026 at 19:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Championship round 11 clash at Racecourse Ground pits together Wrexham and Preston North End, with both sides desperate to improve their recent performances. The Dragons suffered a 2-1 defeat to West Brom in midweek despite Kieffer Moore scoring his fourth goal of the season. However, their attacking output was concerning, as Wrexham registered just 0.30 expected goals in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

West Bromwich Albion will be eager to build on their 2-1 victory over Wrexham, which ended a three-game winless spell and restored some confidence at The Hawthorns. Aune Heggebo is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in midweek, giving the hosts an extra threat up front. However, injuries to both Galves and Johnston continue to limit th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Swansea City head into Saturday's game against West Ham full of confidence after extending their winning streak to four matches with a 1-0 victory at Millwall. The Swans have been difficult to break down in recent weeks, and their defensive solidity could prove crucial against a dangerous Premier League opponent. Jenson Seelt’s midweek knock may open the door for Stephen Wel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary’s Stadium as Southampton face Bolton Wanderers on Matchday 9, with the hosts aiming to extend their recent resurgence. Back-to-back victories over Portsmouth and Norwich have lifted confidence, and the Saints will now target a third consecutive clean sheet. Flynn Downes picked up a knock in midweek, potentially opening the door for C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Saturday’s football game at Carrow Road pits together two sides hoping to build momentum, although Norwich City have a far more pressing need to stop the rot. The Canaries are on a five-game losing run in all competitions after falling 1-0 to Southampton, with the absence of injured top scorer Mohamed Toure clearly hurting their attacking options. Jovon Makama and Tony Magho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Derby County will be desperate to get back on course when they face Stoke City at Pride Park, having gone six Championship games without a win. The Rams were thoroughly beaten 4-1 by QPR in midweek, exposing familiar defensive weaknesses, while Sondre Langas’s injury is another setback. Ryan Nyambe is likely to step in as Derby look to stabilise their back line. The hosts ha ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Ashton Gate Stadium will be the centre of attention when Bristol City host Sheffield United in a clash between two sides eager to get back on track. The Robins suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, but their attacking display offered plenty of encouragement, with 20 attempts and 2.07 expected goals. Changes are likely, and Yu Hirakawa is pushing for a starting ro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Birmingham City will be eager to build on their emphatic 4-0 victory over Preston North End as they welcome QPR to St Andrew’s. The Blues are targeting another strong performance to move closer to the automatic promotion places, with August Priske in the spotlight after scoring twice against Preston. Chris Davies has no fresh injury concerns, giving him the chance to stick w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Vicarage Road will host a clash between two struggling sides as Watford look to end their losing streak and Charlton Athletic aim to get back to winning ways. The Hornets suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Cardiff City in midweek, extending their run of consecutive losses to four matches. Changes are expected, with Bola, Nabizada and Doumbia pushing for starts, while injuries to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

12:30

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Millwall will have a nice opportunity to bounce back this weekend as they play host to Lincoln City at The Den after suffering a narrow midweek defeat to Swansea. The Lions managed just eight attempts on goal in that loss, so Alex Neil could freshen up his starting XI, with Tristan Crama, Luke Cundle and Yvan Issoufou among those pushing for places. Millwall have struggled f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 12:30

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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
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 1.32
Total (Combined) 2.9
31 min/Goal (386 Goals in 133 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (56 times out of 133 matches)
64% Both Teams Scored (85 times out of 133 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 62%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 14%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 23%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 86%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.18
Shots / Match (Home) 14.63
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.87
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.59
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.28
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 684

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 Swansea City 11 7 2 2 16 8 +8 23 WWWWL
3 West Ham United 11 6 4 1 30 12 +18 22 WDDWW
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 Charlton Athletic 11 3 5 3 10 15 -5 14 DLDDL
17 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
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 1 - 5 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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