Championship Predictions

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Reading and Luton square off against each other at Select Car Leasing Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Royals aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to WBA, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Luton. All Jahmari Clarke, Michael Morrison, Andy Rinomhota, Tom McIntyre, Yakou Meite, and Lucas Joao are out of contention with injuries for the hosts. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

The City Ground will host Saturday’s football match between Nottingham Forest and Hull City. The Reds aim to extend their winning run to three games, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. A man to keep an eye in the home team will be winger Lewis Grabban, who found the net in the 4-1 crushing of Swansea. Both Max Lowe and Loic Mbe Soh are sidelin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Millwall play host to Preston at the Den in the Championship round 23. 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 United on the road. The capital club are undefeated in the previous five home games in the Championship, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Coventry City and Stoke City go head to head at Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Sky Blues played out a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town in their last league match, with the team extending their winless run to five games. Coventry City are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, but this match ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Bristol City play host to Huddersfield Town at their Ashton Gate Stadium in the Championship round 23. The Robins have been impressive at home ground of late, with the team beating all Barnsley, Stoke, and Derby at home, while sharing the spoils with Blackburn Rovers. Forward Alex Scott has joined the likes of Joe Williams, Nathan Baker, Andy King, Tommy Conway, and Robbie C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Blackpool will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Derby County when they take on Peterborough on Matchday 23. The Seasiders are on a three-game losing run in the Championship, and seeing that they failed to find the net in the previous four league fixtures, home win should not be considered. All Luke Garbutt, Kevin Stewart, Grant Ward, and Matty Virtue are sidelined with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Saturday’s football game at Ewood Park pits together Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Riversiders look unstoppable at the moment, with the team winning each of their last four league fixtures, and a victory over Birmingham will see them move closer to automatic promotion places. Tony Mowbray should stick t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

12:30

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Riverside Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, the two top-table sides. The Boro have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating both Huddersfield and Swansea, while sharing the spoils with Stoke City. Even though all Duncan Watmore, Isaiah Jones, Matt Crooks, and Marcus Browne are out of contention with injuries. Th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 December 2021

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Cardiff City and Derby County face each other at Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship round 23. The Bluebirds have been playing some high-scoring games of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The good news for the hosts is that defender Sean Morrison is back from suspension. The Rams, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Bla ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 December 2021 at 12:30

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 December 2021

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to extend their winning run to three games when they take on Barnsley at Oakwell. The Baggies are eager to stay in the race for automatic promotion, and the bookies see them as favourites to win Friday’s clash. However, away win should not be considered this time out as the visitors are hit by coronavirus.

All Semi Ayayi, Conor T ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 December 2021 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

13 December 2021

19:45

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QPR

QPR

High-flying Sheffield United will look to extend their winning run to four games when they host Queens Park Rangers to their Bramall Lane on Monday evening. The Blades have found their best form of late, and we are positive that they are going to find the net on Matchday 22. Ireland international David McGoldrick, who found the net in a 3-2 win over Cardiff City, will be the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 December 2021 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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