Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Bet365 Stadium will host Thursday’s football game between Stoke City and Derby County, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2021/2022 Championship campaign. The Potters are eyeing a place in the playoffs, while Derby’s main goal is to avoid relegation to League One. Stoke City have not been in action since December 11, 2021 when they played out a goalle ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Nottingham Forest will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they host Huddersfield Town to their City Ground on Matchday 25. The Reds are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, but given their anything but good display in the Boxing Day defeat, home win should not be considered. Both Carvalho and Silva are pushing for a start, while all Mighten, Osei-Tutu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Bristol City and QPR face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Ashton Gate Stadium. The Robins have been playing some high-scoring games of late, with the team playing out a 2-2 draw with Hull City, while losing to Hudersfield Town (2-3). Bristol City are eager to emerge triumphant in their last game of the year, but they face a difficult task in the midwe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 December 2021

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Bournemouth will look to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Blackburn and Middlesbrough when they take on Cardiff City at Vitality Stadium on Thursday. The Cherries are eager to stay in automatic promotion berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Bluebirds. David Brooks remains on the sidelines through illness, but he should be the only absentee in the h ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 December 2021 at 19:45

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

20:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Wednesday’s football game at Select Car Leasing Stadium pits together Reading and Fulham, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the remainder of the season. Reading’s main goal is to secure yet another Championship survival, while Fulham are eyeing automatic promotion to the Premier League. The Royals are eager to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to West Brom, a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Luton

Luton

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Hull City face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Blades did well to shock Fulham at Craven Cottage in their last league match, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Hull. New boss Paul Heckingbottom and his men are on a four-game winning run, and it is no wonde ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Coventry City play host to Millwall at their Coventry Building Society Arena in the Championship round 25. The Sky Blues aim to put an end to their five-game winless run, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in Wednesday’s clash. All Gustavo Hamer, Martyn Waghorn, and Jake Clarke-Salter are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackpool and Middlesbrough go head to head at Bloomfield Road in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. The Seasiders have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to both Derby and Huddersfield on the road, while beating Peterborough at home. Defender Jordan Gabriel is banned for the match, while all Casey, Garb ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Blackburn will be aiming to extend their winning run to six games when they take on Barnsley on Matchday 25. The Riversiders were not in action at the weekend as their clash with Hull City was postponed, meaning that tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for the hosts. Blackburn are determined to return secure automatic promotion to the Premier League, and they are ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2021

19:45

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Peterborough

Peterborough

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 29 December 2021 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 December 2021

17:30

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

QPR and Bournemouth go head to head at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. Following three consecutive league wins, the Hoops suffered a 2-0 loss to Stoke City in their last league fixture, but despite the defeat they remained in the playoffs berth. All Lyndon Dykes, Lee Wallace, Jordy de Wijs, and Sam McCallum are out of contention wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 December 2021 at 17:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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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