Championship Predictions

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Peterborough United play host to Coventry City at their Weston Homes Stadium on day 27 of the current Championship campaign. The Posh continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and they are surely capable of matching the Sky Blues on home soil. Midfielder Bali Mumba should be recalled to the starting XI after finding the net in t ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

After suffering a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend, Millwall will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Nottingham Forest on Matchday 27. The Lions aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Reds. A man to watch in the home team will be Benik Afobe, who has been scoring goals for fun of late.

Forest, on ... Read More...

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

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Reading, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. Middlesbrough aim to extend their winning run to four games, and a win over Reading should see them climb to the playoffs berth. Slovenia international Andraz Sporar is widely expected to return to the start ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Huddersfield Town and Swansea City take on each other at Kirklees Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Terriers aim to build on the FA Cup win over Burnley, and a triumph over Swansea will see them stay in the playoffs berth. Goalkeeper Ryan Schofield suffered an injury in the FA Cup triumph, with Lee Nicholls returning to the starting XI. ... Read More...

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

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Fulham will be aiming to overtake Bournemouth in top position when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 27. The Cottagers rolled over Reading 7-0 in midweek, with key attacker Aleksandar Mitrovic scoring a brace. The Serbia striker should continue to lead the line for the hosts, while Ivan Cavaleiro remains in the recovery room.

The Robins, on the othe ... Read More...

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

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and Sheffield United face each other in the Championship round 27. The Rams have yet to recover from the 21-point deduction, with the team sitting in the ultimate position, eleven points behind the safe zone. Wayne Rooney’s troops face yet another must-win game against Sheffield United, and they are likely to leave their hea ... Read More...

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

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Bluebirds did well to eliminate Preston in the FA Cup round 3 at the weekend, but they are on a four-game winless run in the English second tier. January signing Cody Drameh is likely to make his Cardiff City debut against Blackburn.

... Read More...

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

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Barnsley play host to Blackpool at their Oakwell on day 27 of the current Championship campaign. The Tykes were not in action in midweek as their clash with Stoke City was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at the Yorkshire club. Considering that Barnsley are hit by both injuries and coronavirus, we are not tempted to put our money on the hosts. The Seasiders, on the other h ... Read More...

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

15 January 2022

12:30

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Bournemouth, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Hatters occupy 16th place in the standings, with the team having slim chances of booking their place in the playoffs. Even though Luton impressed in a 4-0 win over Harrogate, home win should not be considered as Bournemouth a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 January 2022 at 12:30

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

12 January 2022

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

After surviving lower-league side Barrow in the FA Cup round 3, Barnsley will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Stoke in the Championship round 24. The Tykes are on an eight-game winless run in the English second tier, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Both Halme and Oulare are sidelined with injuries, while Carlton ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 January 2022 at 19:45

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

11 January 2022

20:00

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Fulham

Fulham

After suffering a shocking loss to Kidderminster in the FA Cup round 3, Reading will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Fulham in the Championship round 25. The Royals aim to put an end to their three-game winless run in the English second tier, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Fulham. However, home win should not be considered at the Madejski ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 January 2022 at 20:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

3 January 2022

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Monday’s football game at Vitality Stadium pits together Bournemouth and Peterborough, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the remainder of the season. The Cherries aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over QPR, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in the first game of the year. Adam Smith continues to miss out with injury, but he should b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2022 at 19:45

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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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