Championship Predictions

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

27 December 2021

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and West Bromwich Albion face each other in the Championship round 24. The Rams did well to make amends for back-to-back losses to QPR and Bristol City, with the team beating Blackpool thanks to Luke Piange’s goal. The teenager should keep his place in the starting XI, while all Festy Ebosele, Colin Kazim-Richards, Ravel Mor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 December 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over league leaders Fulham, Sheffield United will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Preston on Boxing Day. New boss Paul Heckingbottom undisputedly helped the team regain a much-needed confidence, and it is no wonder the bookies see his men as favourites to win Sunday’s clash. A man to watch in the away t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Millwall play host to Swansea City at the Den on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Birmingham at home, while losing to both Hull City and Peterborough on the road. The capital club are undefeated in the previous five home fixtures, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest go head to head at Riverside Stadium in the Championship round 24. The Boro aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bournemouth, and a win in the Boxing Day clash could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Slovenia international Andraz Sporar should continue to lead the line for the hosts, while midfielder Marcus Browne remains in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Luton Town and Bristol City take on each other at Kenilworth Road on Boxing Day. The Hatters have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team losing to Cardiff City, beating Blackpool, while sharing the spoils with Fulham. Luton aim to move closer to the Championship playoffs berth, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Robins. Midfielder Luke Berry sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Hull City and Blackburn Rovers go head to head at MKM Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Tigers aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but this will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Josh Emmanuel has been tested positive for coronavirus, while all Lewie Coyle, Alfie Jones, and Brandon Fleming are sidelined with injuries. < ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Huddersfield Town and Blackpool square off against each other at Kirklees Stadium in the Championship round 24. The Terriers aim to build on a 3-2 win over Bristol City, with the team eyeing their seventh home triumph of the process. Danny Ward should continue to lead the line for the hosts despite failing to find the net in the last league match, while all Jonathan Hogg, Al ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Fulham will be looking to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United when they host Birmingham City to their Craven Cottage on Matchday 24. The Cottagers are on a five-game winless run in the Championship, meaning that they need to get back on course as soon as possible if they are to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. Both Cavaleiro and Stansfield are out ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 26 December 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2021

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

All eyes will be on Craven Cottage when Fulhm and Sheffield United face each other in the Championship derby. The Cottagers made a flying start to the season, but they have drawn each of their last four league fixtures. The capital club aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible, and we are positive that they will go for a win in Monday’s clash. The Blades, on the o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2021 at 19:45

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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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