Championship Predictions

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

30 January 2022

13:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Saturday’s football game at Pride Park pits together Derby County and Birmingham City, the two bottom-table sides. The Rams aim to recover from the East Midlands derby defeat, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Despite their 21-point deduction, Derby are only eight points behind the safe zone. Wayne Rooney’s troops face yet another must-win game agai ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 January 2022 at 13:30

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

17:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Sheffield United will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Luton Town when they take on Peterborough United at Weston Homes Stadium. The Blades do not want to give up on their playoffs dream, and a win over Peterborough will see them keep their top-six finish hopes alive. Both Morgan Gibbs-White and Jack O’Connell are sidelined with injuries, but they should be the only ab ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 17:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Queens Park Rangers will look to move closer to automatic promotion places when they take on Reading at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. The Hoops have been impressive in the second half of the season, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-two finish. All Kakay, Dieng and Chair are on international duty, while Sam McCallum remains in the recove ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Deepdale will host Saturday’s Championship game between Preston and Bristol City, the two teams who are level on points in the standings. Preston are on a four-game winless run in the league, and, no doubt, they are eager to get back on course. The Lilywhites are eyeing their sixth home win of the process, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Millwall play host to WBA at the Den in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Lions aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Baggies. Both Burke and Burey are pushing for a start, while the likes of Sheyi Oyo, Tom Bradshaw, Jed Wallace, Daniel Ballard, and Ryan Leonard miss out with injur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Coventry City, the two playoffs-chasing sides. The Boro aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers, and you should know that they are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in front of home fans. Both Marc Bola and Marcus Browne are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended play ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Blackburn

Blackburn

Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Kenilworth Road in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Hatters quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United, with the team beating Bristol City at home ground in their last league match. Luton aim to move closer to the playoffs berth, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Hull City will look to build on back-to-back wins over Blackburn Rovers and Bournemouth when they host Swansea City to their MKM Stadium. The Tigers aim to build on back-to-back wins over Blackburn Rovers and Bournemouth, and they must be high on spirits ahead of the visit of Swansea. All Andy Cannon, Josh Emmanuel, Mallik Wilks, Callum Elder, Lewie Coyle, and Alfie Jones sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

High-flying Fulham will be aiming to clinch to position in the standings when they take on Blackpool at their Craven Cottage on Matchday 29. The Cottagers are on a four-game winning run in the Championship, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic did not travel to Stoke on Trent, but he should return to the starting XI ag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 January 2022

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bournemouth will look to regain their spot in top two when they take on Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon. The Cherries impressed in the first half of the season, but they head into the match following back-to-back losses to Luton Town and Hull City. Lewis Cook should recover in time to face the Tykes, while Chris Mepham who limped off with injury at the weekend, is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 January 2022 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 January 2022

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Kirklees Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Huddersfield Town and Stoke City. The Terriers aim to build on a thrilling 4-3 win over Reading, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Danny Ward, who scored a hat-trick in the last league match, while both Levi Colwill and Alex Vallejo sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 January 2022 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 January 2022

20:00

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Preston

Preston

WBA will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Peterborough when they host Preston at the Hawthorns on Matchday 25. The Baggies faced no difficulties in the last league match, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. Grady Diangana is pushing for a start after finding the net in the last league match, while Semi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 January 2022 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 September 2026 • 20:48 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
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.1 min/Goal (191 Goals in 66 matches)
38% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 66 matches)
70% Both Teams Scored (46 times out of 66 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 15%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.95
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.42
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.06
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 627

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
2 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
3 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
4 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
5 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
8 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
12 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
13 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
14 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
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 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
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 - 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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