Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2022

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Queens Park Rangers and Swansea City take on each other in London in a highly-anticipated Championship game. QPR aim to build on back-to-back wins over WBA and Coventry, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Tuesday’s clash. All Osman Kakay, Seny Dieng, and Ilias Chair are on Africa Cup of Nations, while Sam McCallum remains in the recovery room.

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This match will be played on 25 January 2022 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2022

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Nottingham Forest and Barnsley go head to head at City Ground in the Championship round 26. The Reds are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, and they must be high on confidence following the East Midlands derby triumph. Joe Worrall remains in the recovery room, while Max Lowe should keep his place in the starting XI after producing a fine display on his return f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2022 at 19:45

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2022

19:45

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Kenilworth Road will host Tuesday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Bristol City, the two teams who are almost level on points in the standings. Luton aim to make amends for 2-0 loss to Sheffield United, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Robins. Reece Burke is serving suspension, while Gabriel Osho should made his debut at the back. The good ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2022 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2022

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Coventry City and Stoke City face each other at Coventry Building Society Arena in a postponed Championship game. The Sky Blues impressed in the first half of the season, but they do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of the visit of Stoke. Coventry City aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Queens Park Rangers, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. New ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2022 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2022

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Birmingham City will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Barnsley when they take on Peterborough United at St. Andrew’s Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Blues quickly bounced back from a 6-2 loss to Fulham, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they want to keep on climbing the standings. Both Jordan James and Scott Hogan should retain their spots in the st ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2022 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Monday’s football game between Blackburn and Middlesbrough will bring down the curtain on day 28 of the current Championship campaign. The Riversiders have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Huddersfield, beating Cardiff, while losing to Hull in their last league match. Blackburn aim to climb to automatic promotion places, and th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2022 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

West Bromwich Albion will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers when they host Peterborough United to the Hawthorns on Matchday 28. The Baggies are on a four-game winless run in the Championship, but they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Defender Semi Ajayi is on international duty, while all Robert Snodgrass, Kean Bryan, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Swansea City and Preston go head to head at Swansea.com in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans are having a season to forget, with the team sitting in the 17th place in the standings, and given their anything but good form, we do not believe that there is a big value in betting on the Welsh outfit. Swansea suffered three defeats in the previous f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Bet365 Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Stoke City and Fulham. The Potters aim to build on a 2-0 win over Hull City which helped them regain a much-needed confidence. Stoke City are on a four-game winless run at home ground, and, no doubt, they are eager to put an end to the negative trend. All Sawyers, Bursik, Thompson, Souttar, and Powell are out of con ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Following a 2-2 draw with Preston, Sheffield United will look to return to winning ways when they face Luton Town at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are nine points behind the playoffs berth, but they have no fewer than three games in hand. Sheffield United are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the fiel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Reading play host to Huddersfield Town at their Select Car Leasing Stadium in the Championship round 28. The Royals are on a three-game losing run ahead of Saturday’s clash, with the team conceding 11 goals in total in the previous three league fixtures. Both Abdul-Rahman Baba and Andy Yiadom are on Africa Cup of Nations, and seeing that Scott Dann, Felipe Araruna, Tom McI ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2022

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Coventry Building Society Arena pits together Coventry and QPR, the two top-table sides. The Sky Blues did well to crush Peterborough 4-1 in their last league match, with the team moving closer to the playoffs berth. A man to watch in the home team will be Matthew Godden, who scored a brace at the weekend, while Liam Kelly is rated doubtful afte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2022 at 15:00

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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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