Championship Predictions

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

20:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Friday’s football game at Pride Park will bring down the curtain on day 42 of the current Championship campaign. The Rams have been struggling to deal with the 21-point deduction, and, as a result, they are on the verge of dropping to League One. The Rams failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Swansea City, and they face yet another uphill task against the league leaders.

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This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 20:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

17:30

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QPR

QPR

Huddersfield Town will be aiming to melt Bournemouth’s advantage in the Championship standings when they host QPR to their John Smith’s Stadium on Matchday 42. The Terriers aim to build on back-to-back wins over Hull City and Luton Town, with the team eyeing their third consecutive clean sheet, and they should take advantage of QPR’s poor form. All Ryan Schofield, Rola ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 17:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

WBA will look to make amends for a heart-breaking 3-1 loss to Stoke City when they take on Blackpool on Friday afternoon. The Baggies are having a season to forget, with the team almost certainly missing out on a spot in the playoffs. However, the hope dies last, and we are positive that WBA will go all guns blazing at the Seasiders. Callum Robinson is widely expected to ret ... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Friday’s football game at Bramall Lane pits together Sheffield United and Reading, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the season finale. The Blades are eyeing a spot in the playoffs, while the Royals’ main goal is to avoid relegation. Sheffield United played out a goalless draw with Bournemouth at the weekend, with the team remaining in top six. Since all ... Read More...

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

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

MKM Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Hull City and Cardiff City. The Tigers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Hull City have already secured the Championship survival, meaning that they will be with guards down on Matchday 42. Randell Williams should be the ... Read More...

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

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Swansea City play host to Barnsley at their Swansea.com Stadium on Matchday 42. The Swans are on a three-game winning run, but the team’s good form in the season finale is unlikely to help them book a spot in the playoffs. The Welsh outfit, though, obviously want to finish the season in style, and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win Friday’s clash. Fl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Stoke City and Bristol City go head to head at Bet365 Stadium on day 42 of the 2021/2022 Championship campaign. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, with the team eyeing their sixth away win of the process. Bristol City, though, have been struggling at the back of late, and they are unlikely to keep a clean sheet in Friday’s clash.

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This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Preston play host to Millwall at their Deepdale in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. Preston aim to build on back-to-back wins over Blackpool and QPR, and seeing that they are eight points behind top six, this has to go down as yet another must-win game for the home side. Even thouth Ryan Ledson has joined Tom Barkhuizen in the recovery room, we predic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Blackburn

Blackburn

Weston Homes Stadium will host Friday’s football game between Peterborough United and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Posh aim to keep their survival hopes alive, but they will have a big fish to fry on Matchday 42. Joe Ward misses out through suspension, while all Steven Benda, Joel Randall, Oliver Norburn, and Dan Butler a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

There will be fireworks when Bournemouth and Middlesbrough go head to head at Vitality Stadium in the Championship derby. Bournemouth head into Friday’s clash following a goalless draw with Sheffield United, with the team eyeing their 12th home win of the process. Jordan Zemura has joined the likes of Kieffer Moore, Junior Stanislas, and David Brooks in the treatment room, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

14:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Buoyed by a thrilling 3-1 win over league leaders Fulham, Coventry City will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on Birmingham City at St. Andrew’s Stadium. The Sky Blues impressed in their last league match, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the trip to Birmingham. Kyle McFadzean is a major doubt, while both Jake Clarke-Salte and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 14:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 April 2022

11:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Luton Town and Nottingham Forest face each other at Kenilworth Road in a highly-anticipated Championship clash. The Hatters aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Reds. Both Luke Berry and Robert Snodgrass should be recalled to the starting XI, with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu and Henri Lansbury likely to drop to t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 April 2022 at 11:30

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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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.3 min/Goal (201 Goals in 70 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (29 times out of 70 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 70 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 34%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.5
Shots / Match (Away) 12.3
Fouls Per Match 21.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.67
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.23
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 635

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 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
3 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
4 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
5 Queens Park Rangers 6 3 2 1 7 4 +3 11 DWWLD
6 Charlton Athletic 6 3 2 1 6 7 -1 11 WWDLD
7 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
8 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Norwich City 6 3 0 3 10 9 +1 9 LWLWW
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
13 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
14 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
17 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 -2 5 WLDLL
20 Cardiff City 6 0 4 2 7 10 -3 4 DDLLD
21 Derby County 6 1 1 4 5 11 -6 4 DLWLL
22 Bolton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 4 DLLLL
23 Preston North End 6 1 0 5 6 12 -6 3 LLLWL
24 Burnley 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 3 LLDLD

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 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 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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