Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 February 2026

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Portsmouth and Hull City meet in a clash between two sides trending in very different directions. As both teams are likely to adopt an attack-mindedd approach in Saturday's encounter, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-2 draw. Portsmouth’s long injury list continues to hurt their rhythm, something clearly visible in the 2-1 defeat to Wrexham, where their reduced squad ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 February 2026 at 12:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 February 2026

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Leicester City remain in crisis mode despite ending their winless streak with a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough. The Foxes are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's game and given Leicester City's attacking potential, we predict a 2-2 draw. Gary Rowett's men still look nothing like the side that once enjoyed an eight-game winning run in the Championship. The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 February 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 February 2026

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Derby County look to revive their playoff ambitions after a frustrating 4-2 defeat to Hull City, though the positive news is the absence of any fresh injuries. As Blackburn continue to struggle on the travels, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Rams remain inconsistent, but their overall numbers show promise: they score 1.60 goals per match and create 1.32 xG, while BTTS has lan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 February 2026 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

27 February 2026

20:00

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Watford

Watford

Bristol City head into this clash full of confidence after a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers, and although defender Luke McNally remains sidelined, his absence was barely felt at the weekend. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 home win. The Robins are consistent across home and away, averaging 1.40 points per game in all settings. Their attack produces 1. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 February 2026 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2026

20:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

A struggling Stoke City side are desperate to get back on course, entering this match winless in eight Championship outings. With Oxford United struggling up front, a low-scoring 1-1 draw is on the cards at Bet365 Stadium. The Potters' lengthy injury list has clearly taken a toll, reflected in just 0.83 points per game at home and a low scoring average of 0.83 goals per home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2026 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2026

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Confident Sheffield United side return home after their fiery derby win over Sheffield Wednesdady, but injuries to Davies, McCallum and Schackleton – plus the suspension of Kalvin Phillips – leave them stretched in midfield. Anyhow, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards as both Sheffield United and Coventry City look sharp up front. The Blades have been strong at Brama ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2026 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2026

19:45

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Norwich City continue their rise under intense pressure, having collected 2.10 points per game across their last five outings and winning four of their previous five. As Sheffield Wednesday are low on spirits following the "Steel City derby" defeat, we predict a routine 3-0 home win. The Canaries' home form remains a major strength, averaging 2.00 PPG at Carrow Road while sc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2026 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2026

19:45

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Millwall return to The Den aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth, but with Birmingham City finding their form of late, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Lions' overall form remains strong, taking 1.80 points per game and staying unbeaten at home this season (2.00 PPG, 50% clean sheets, only 0.50 goals conceded per home match). Their xG data also suppor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2026 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 February 2026

20:00

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QPR

QPR

Southampton host QPR in a Championship clash, looking to maintain momentum after a 1-1 draw with Charlton. As Tonda Eckert's men have turned their St. Mary's Stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Saints are missing Robinson, Roerslev Rasmussen, and Wellington, but their form has been strong, collecting 2.0 points per game both home and away over recent ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 February 2026 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 February 2026

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Wrexham and Portsmouth face each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Dragons have been unpredictable of late, but their recent 5-3 thriller over Ipswich shows they can score freely even when the likes of Cacace, James, and O’Connor are sidelined. Wrexham averages 1.6 goals pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 February 2026 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 February 2026

19:45

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Charlton

Charlton

West Bromwich face Charlton Athletic in what promises to be a tight Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Baggies continue to struggle this season, having failed to win in their last five matches and scoring just 0.7 goals per game overall, while conceding 2.1 per match. Their home form is particularly poor, with no wins in four games at the Hawthorns a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 February 2026 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

24 February 2026

19:45

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Watford and Ipswich Town square off against each other at Carrow Road in what promises to be a close Championship clash, with 0-1 our predicted outcome. The Hornets have struggled for consistency this season, winning just 20% of their games and scoring an average of 0.9 goals per match, while conceding 1.4 goals per game. Injuries to Vata and Kypianou and doubts over Othmane ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 February 2026 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 September 2026 • 10:21 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonSwanseaSwansea08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamBurnleyBurnley08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWest HamWest Ham08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWrexhamWrexham11/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.6
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.4 min/Goal (172 Goals in 60 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 60 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (40 times out of 60 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 30%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 92%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.62
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.37
Fouls Per Match 22
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.85
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.15
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 622

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 5 3 2 0 7 1 +6 11 WDWWD
2 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
3 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
4 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
5 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
6 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
7 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
8 Southampton 5 2 2 1 11 6 +5 8 LWWDD
9 West Ham United 5 2 2 1 11 7 +4 8 DLDWW
10 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
11 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
12 Wrexham 5 1 3 1 6 4 +2 6 DDLWD
13 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
14 Sheffield United 5 1 3 1 6 7 -1 6 DDDWL
15 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
16 Stoke City 5 2 0 3 8 9 -1 6 LLLWW
17 Blackburn Rovers 5 1 2 2 6 7 -1 5 DWLDL
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Watford 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 WDDLL
20 Bolton Wanderers 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4 WDLLL
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Cardiff City 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3 3 DDDLL
23 Preston North End 5 1 0 4 5 10 -5 3 LLLLW
24 Burnley 5 0 2 3 6 12 -6 2 DLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton - Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford - Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham - Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City - Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers - Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers - West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County - West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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